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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: $22,975

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $18,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,277

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $16,653

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120112012
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesSentra
Trim328i335i335dM32.0SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,600 $42,050 $44,150 $55,900 $19,760
Base Invoice $32,030 $38,885 $40,820 $51,630 $18,428
Navigation system 2,100 2,100 2,100    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550  
Folding second row seats 475 475 475 475  
Proximity key 500 500 500    
Sunroof 1,050     1,050  
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350 350  
iPod integration   400 400    
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450 950 900
Convenience Package       2,900  
Rear spoiler       0  
Mud guards         160
Special Value Package         990
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         135
Interior ambient lighting         250
Navigation system 1,910 1,910 1,910    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500  
Folding second row seats 430 430 430 430  
Proximity key 455 455 455    
Sunroof 955     955  
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320 320  
iPod integration   365 365    
Leather seating surfaces   1,320 1,320 865 780
Convenience Package       2,640  
Rear spoiler       0  
Mud guards         118
Special Value Package         859
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         116
Interior ambient lighting         196
Options (change) 5,525 6,325 6,325 6,775 2,435
Options (change) 5,025 5,755 5,755 6,165 2,069
Destination 875 875 875 875 780
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $41,000 $49,250 $51,350 $64,850 $22,975
Total Invoice $37,930 $45,515 $47,450 $59,970 $21,277

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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: $16,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,316
Model Year20112011201120112012
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesSentra
Trim328i335i335dM32.0SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D414hp V8140hp I4
TransmissionT6M6T6M6CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8180, 8180, 8160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18205/55-16
Total Price$41,000$49,250$51,350$64,850$22,975
Adjustments for Features-1,445-2,045-2,995-2,4200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,555$47,205$48,355$62,430$22,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,650$8,800$22,875$0
Total Invoice$37,930$45,515$47,450$59,970$21,277
Adjustments for Features-1,337-1,890-2,768-2,2380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,593$43,625$44,682$57,732$21,277
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,032$8,089$21,139$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20112011201120112012
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesSentra
Trim328i335i335dM32.0SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100  
6-speed manual $150 $150 
CVT    $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
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 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250 
Rearview camera    $200
Temporary spare tire    $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40 
Cargo net    $40
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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250 
USB port    $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 
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 
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$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50 
Memory system, driver seat $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  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100  
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$3,985$4,585$5,535$4,960$2,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,445$2,045$2,995$2,420$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,337-1,890-2,768-2,2380

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20112012
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
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested62584%
Total Not Requested11516%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested62584%
Total Not Requested11516%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested62584%
Total Not Requested11516%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested97568%
Total Not Requested46532%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra 2.0SL

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Special Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Rearview camera200No
Cargo net40No
Total Requested158087%
Total Not Requested24013%

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