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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: $23,095

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $19,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,371

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $18,114

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
Model3-Series3-SeriesSentra
Trim328i335i2.0SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,900 $42,400 $19,760
Base Invoice $32,290 $39,190 $18,428
Technology Package 2,550 2,550  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Folding second row seats 475 475  
Sunroof 1,050    
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 900
Heated front seats 500 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350  
Mud guards     160
Special Value Package     990
Floor mats     120
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     135
Interior ambient lighting     250
Technology Package 2,320 2,320  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Folding second row seats 430 430  
Sunroof 955    
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,320 780
Heated front seats 455 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320  
Mud guards     118
Special Value Package     859
Floor mats     94
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     116
Interior ambient lighting     196
Options (change) 6,925 5,875 2,555
Options (change) 6,300 5,345 2,163
Destination 895 895 780
Total Price $42,720 $49,170 $23,095
Total Invoice $39,485 $45,430 $21,371

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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: $18,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,485
Model Year201220122012
Model3-Series3-SeriesSentra
Trim328i335i2.0SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6140hp I4
TransmissionM6M6CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18205/55-16
Total Price$42,720$49,170$23,095
Adjustments for Features-680-2,9800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,040$46,190$23,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,150$0
Total Invoice$39,485$45,430$21,371
Adjustments for Features-629-2,7530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,856$42,677$21,371
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,821$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year201220122012
Model3-Series3-SeriesSentra
Trim328i335i2.0SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
CVT  $1000
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Brake assist$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo net  $40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive$15$15 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$3,220$5,520$2,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$680$2,980$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-629-2,7530

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20122012
Model3-SeriesSentra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in105.7 in
Length182.5 in179.8 in
Width71.3 in70.5 in
Height56.3 in59.5 in
Curb Weight3,407 lb.2,854 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested62557%
Total Not Requested46543%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested62557%
Total Not Requested46543%

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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