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BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Sentra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Sentra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,065

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $20,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,612

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $17,868

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820162016
Model3-Series3-SeriesSentraSentra
Trim328i335iSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,700 $39,300 $20,410 $22,170
Base Invoice $30,085 $36,155 $19,395 $21,063
Premium Package 3,350 2,650 2,590 1,130
Steering-linked headlights 800      
Navigation system 2,100 2,100    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595    
Adaptive cruise control 2,400 2,400    
Heated front seats 500 500    
iPod integration 400 400    
Proximity key 500 500    
Folding second row seats 475 475    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Technology Package     1,230 1,230
Premium Package 3,050 2,410 2,293 1,000
Steering-linked headlights 730      
Navigation system 1,910 1,910    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540    
Adaptive cruise control 2,135 2,135    
Heated front seats 455 455    
iPod integration 365 365    
Proximity key 455 455    
Folding second row seats 430 430    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
Technology Package     1,089 1,089
Options (change) 11,670 10,170 3,820 2,360
Options (change) 10,570 9,200 3,382 2,089
Destination 825 825 835 835
Total Price $45,195 $50,295 $25,065 $25,365
Total Invoice $41,480 $46,180 $23,612 $23,987

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,574
Model Year2008200820162016
Model3-Series3-SeriesSentraSentra
Trim328i335iSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6130hp I4130hp I4
TransmissionM6M6CVTCVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10300, 13?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$45,195$50,295$25,065$25,365
Adjustments for Features-320-5700-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,875$49,725$25,065$25,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,850$0$200
Total Invoice$41,480$46,180$23,612$23,987
Adjustments for Features-294-5230-95
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,186$45,657$23,612$23,892
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,471$0$280

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year2008200820162016
Model3-Series3-SeriesSentraSentra
Trim328i335iSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
CVT  $1000$1000
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Rearview camera  $200$200
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo mat$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Ski sack$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Residual heat$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
iPod integration$100$100  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound $250  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Compass$0$0  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Wood trim$300$300  
Total Value of Features$3,945$4,195$3,625$3,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$320$570$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-294-5230-95

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20082016
Model3-SeriesSentra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in106.3 in
Length178.2 in182.1 in
Width71.5 in69.3 in
Height55.9 in58.9 in
Curb Weight3,341 lb.2,849 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in50.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Total Requested170060%
Total Not Requested115040%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested145074%
Total Not Requested50026%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SR

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested333083%
Total Not Requested67517%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested113076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%

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