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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: $16,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,371

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $15,274

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320132012
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesSentra
Trim320i328i335iActiveHybrid 32.0SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,550 $36,850 $43,150 $49,650 $19,760
Base Invoice $30,125 $34,080 $39,880 $45,860 $18,428
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550  
Sunroof 1,050 1,050      
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 900
Cold Weather Package 950        
Heated front seats   500 500 500  
DUPL Voice texting capability       0  
Mud guards         160
Special Value Package         990
Floor mats         120
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         135
Interior ambient lighting         250
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500  
Sunroof 955 955      
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,320 1,320 1,320 780
Cold Weather Package 865        
Heated front seats   455 455 455  
DUPL Voice texting capability       0  
Mud guards         118
Special Value Package         859
Floor mats         94
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         116
Interior ambient lighting         196
Options (change) 6,150 5,700 4,650 4,650 2,555
Options (change) 5,595 5,185 4,230 4,230 2,163
Destination 925 925 925 925 780
Total Price $39,625 $43,475 $48,725 $55,225 $23,095
Total Invoice $36,645 $40,190 $45,035 $51,015 $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: $15,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,530
Model Year20132013201320132012
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesSentra
Trim320i328i335iActiveHybrid 32.0SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6 H140hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T8T8CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 9160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18205/55-16
Total Price$39,625$43,475$48,725$55,225$23,095
Adjustments for Features-805-2,005-3,805-3,8800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,820$41,470$44,920$51,345$23,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,650$6,100$12,525$0
Total Invoice$36,645$40,190$45,035$51,015$21,371
Adjustments for Features-744-1,854-3,517-3,5840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,901$38,336$41,518$47,431$21,371
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,435$5,617$11,530$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20132013201320132012
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesSentra
Trim320i328i335iActiveHybrid 32.0SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300 
CVT    $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100    
Proximity key    $250
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Rearview camera    $200
Temporary spare tire    $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo net    $40
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 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
DUPL Voice texting capability   $50 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Satellite radio    $200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
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 driver-side mirror $75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Compass $0$0$0 
Headlight washers$50    
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200    
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200 
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Wood trim $300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Total Value of Features$3,345$4,545$6,345$6,420$2,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$805$2,005$3,805$3,880$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-744-1,854-3,517-3,5840

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20132012
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 Weight3,361 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 320i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested62562%
Total Not Requested39038%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested62562%
Total Not Requested39038%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested62562%
Total Not Requested39038%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested62562%
Total Not Requested39038%

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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