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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: $23,660

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $19,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,138

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $17,347

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122014
Model3-Series3-SeriesSentra
Trim328i335iSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,900 $42,400 $19,640
Base Invoice $32,290 $39,190 $18,521
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  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350  
Navigation Package     800
Premium Package     1,200
Leather Package     1,030
Floor mats     180
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  
Heated front seats 455 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320  
Navigation Package     702
Premium Package     1,053
Leather Package     904
Floor mats     148
Options (change) 6,925 5,875 3,210
Options (change) 6,300 5,345 2,807
Destination 895 895 810
Total Price $42,720 $49,170 $23,660
Total Invoice $39,485 $45,430 $22,138

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,227
Model Year201220122014
Model3-Series3-SeriesSentra
Trim328i335iSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6130hp I4
TransmissionM6M6CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$42,720$49,170$23,660
Adjustments for Features-130-2,4300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,590$46,740$23,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,150$0
Total Invoice$39,485$45,430$22,138
Adjustments for Features-120-2,2450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,365$43,185$22,138
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,820$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year201220122014
Model3-Series3-SeriesSentra
Trim328i335iSL
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
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 mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive$15$15 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass  $0
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
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$2,345$4,645$2,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$130$2,430$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-120-2,2450

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20122014
Model3-SeriesSentra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in106.3 in
Length182.5 in182.1 in
Width71.3 in69.3 in
Height56.3 in58.9 in
Curb Weight3,407 lb.2,823 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in50.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft315.1 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 audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested36533%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested36533%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested70072%
Total Not Requested27528%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested113076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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