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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: $21,855

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $15,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,304

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $14,366

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201020102009
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesSentra
Trim328i335i335dM32.0SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,150 $40,600 $43,950 $55,400 $19,660
Base Invoice $30,680 $37,530 $40,615 $51,150 $18,334
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550  
Folding second row seats 475 475 475 475  
Sunroof 1,050     1,050 850
Proximity key 500 500 500    
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350 350  
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450 950  
Rear spoiler       0 210
Mud guards         140
Cargo organizer         150
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         125
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500  
Folding second row seats 430 430 430 430  
Sunroof 955     955 738
Proximity key 455 455 455    
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320 320  
Leather seating surfaces   1,320 1,320 865  
Rear spoiler       0 167
Mud guards         106
Cargo organizer         130
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         109
Options (change) 3,425 3,825 3,825 3,875 1,475
Options (change) 3,115 3,480 3,480 3,525 1,250
Destination 875 875 875 875 720
Gas Tax 0 0 -900 1,300 0
Total Price $37,450 $45,300 $47,750 $61,450 $21,855
Total Invoice $34,670 $41,885 $44,070 $56,850 $20,304

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra 2.0SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,274
Model Year20102010201020102009
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesSentra
Trim328i335i335dM32.0SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D414hp V8140hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6M6CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18205/55-16
Total Price$37,450$45,300$47,750$61,450$21,855
Adjustments for Features-1,180-2,630-3,580-3,0550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,270$42,670$44,170$58,395$21,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,400$7,900$22,125$0
Total Invoice$34,670$41,885$44,070$56,850$20,304
Adjustments for Features-1,092-2,432-3,304-2,8260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,578$39,453$40,766$54,024$20,304
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,875$7,188$20,446$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20102010201020102009
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesSentra
Trim328i335i335dM32.0SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
CVT    $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250$250 $250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Stability control$400$400$400$400 
Temporary spare tire    $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Traction control$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40 
Cargo net    $40
Cargo organizer    $100
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Ski sack$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100
iPod integration$100    
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$3,770$5,220$6,170$5,645$2,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,180$2,630$3,580$3,055$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,092-2,432-3,304-2,8260

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20102009
Model3-SeriesSentra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in105.7 in
Length178.2 in179.8 in
Width71.5 in70.5 in
Height55.9 in59.5 in
Curb Weight3,341 lb.2,854 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra 2.0SL

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1180100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo organizer
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo organizer100No
Cargo net40No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested140100%

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