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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: $23,525

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $19,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,251

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $17,234

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220152015
Model3-Series3-SeriesSentraSentra
Trim328i335iSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,900 $42,400 $19,910 $20,670
Base Invoice $32,290 $39,190 $18,921 $19,641
Technology Package 2,550 2,550    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Folding second row seats 475 475    
Heated front seats 500 500    
Sunroof 1,050      
Leather seating surfaces 1,450      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350    
Premium Package   1,900 2,230 1,130
Navigation Package     720 720
Floor mats     180 180
Technology Package 2,320 2,320    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
Folding second row seats 430 430    
Heated front seats 455 455    
Sunroof 955      
Leather seating surfaces 1,320      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320    
Premium Package   1,730 1,974 1,000
Navigation Package     637 637
Floor mats     148 148
Options (change) 6,925 6,325 3,130 2,030
Options (change) 6,300 5,755 2,759 1,785
Destination 895 895 825 825
Total Price $42,720 $49,620 $23,865 $23,525
Total Invoice $39,485 $45,840 $22,505 $22,251

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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: $19,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,070
Model Year2012201220152015
Model3-Series3-SeriesSentraSentra
Trim328i335iSRSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6130hp I4130hp I4
TransmissionM6M6CVTCVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$42,720$49,620$23,865$23,525
Adjustments for Features-305-3,2550-125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,415$46,365$23,865$23,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,950$465$0
Total Invoice$39,485$45,840$22,505$22,251
Adjustments for Features-282-3,0070-118
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,203$42,833$22,505$22,133
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,630$372$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year2012201220152015
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100  
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo mat  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0  
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
HD radio$50$50  
Media drive$15$15  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Compass $0$0 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Steering-linked headlights $150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 $25
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$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$2,845$5,795$2,540$2,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$305$3,255$0$125
Value of Feature Adjustments-282-3,0070-118

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20122015
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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested125081%
Total Not Requested30019%
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 SR

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
App support0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested70072%
Total Not Requested27528%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested213086%
Total Not Requested35014%

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
App support0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested70072%
Total Not Requested27528%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested98074%
Total Not Requested35026%

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