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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: $20,820

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $16,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,367

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $15,073

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142014201420142008
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesSentra
Trim320i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 32.0SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,750 $37,300 $38,600 $43,400 $49,900 $19,070
Base Invoice $30,310 $34,495 $35,690 $40,110 $46,090 $17,786
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550  
Folding second row seats 475          
Sunroof 1,050         750
Leather seating surfaces 1,450          
Premium Package   3,100 3,100 2,200 2,200  
Mud guards           140
Floor mats           165
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500 500  
Folding second row seats 430          
Sunroof 955         651
Leather seating surfaces 1,320          
Premium Package   2,820 2,820 2,000 2,000  
Mud guards           106
Floor mats           129
Options (change) 3,525 3,650 3,650 2,750 2,750 1,055
Options (change) 3,205 3,320 3,320 2,500 2,500 886
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 695
Total Price $37,200 $41,875 $43,175 $47,075 $53,575 $20,820
Total Invoice $34,440 $38,740 $39,935 $43,535 $49,515 $19,367

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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: $14,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,508
Model Year201420142014201420142008
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesSentra
Trim320i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 32.0SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6335hp I6 H140hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T8M6T8CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18205/55-16
Total Price$37,200$41,875$43,175$47,075$53,575$20,820
Adjustments for Features-1,690-3,840-5,290-4,790-5,9650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,510$38,035$37,885$42,285$47,610$20,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,525$2,375$6,775$12,100$0
Total Invoice$34,440$38,740$39,935$43,535$49,515$19,367
Adjustments for Features-1,565-3,553-4,893-4,430-5,5130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,875$35,187$35,042$39,105$44,002$19,367
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,312$2,167$6,230$11,127$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year201420142014201420142008
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesSentra
Trim320i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 32.0SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 $1300 
CVT     $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0$0 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100 
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual     $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150$150 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75 
Stability control$400$400$400$400$400 
Temporary spare tire     $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150 
Traction control$100$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50 
Cargo mat     $40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers     $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50 
Satellite radio     $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200 
USB port$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125 
Compass $0$0$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100 
Wood trim  $300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200 
Total Value of Features$3,605$5,755$7,205$6,705$7,880$1,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,690$3,840$5,290$4,790$5,965$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,565-3,553-4,893-4,430-5,5130

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20142008
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 Weight3,411 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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested205076%
Total Not Requested65024%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested205076%
Total Not Requested65024%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra 2.0SL

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested980100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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