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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: $21,030

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $16,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,533

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $15,847

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016201620162008
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesSentra
Trim320i328i328d330e340iM32.0SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,150 $38,350 $39,850 $43,700 $45,800 $63,500 $19,070
Base Invoice $31,180 $35,960 $37,340 $40,885 $42,815 $59,100 $17,786
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550 550  
Folding second row seats 475            
Sunroof 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050   0 750
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 950  
Wood trim           0  
Mud guards             140
Floor mats             165
Rear spoiler             210
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500 500 500  
Folding second row seats 430            
Sunroof 955 955 955 955   0 651
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,320 1,320 1,320 1,320 865  
Wood trim           0  
Mud guards             106
Floor mats             129
Rear spoiler             166
Options (change) 3,525 3,050 3,050 3,050 2,000 1,500 1,265
Options (change) 3,205 2,775 2,775 2,775 1,820 1,365 1,052
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 695
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,001 0 0 0
Total Price $37,670 $42,395 $43,895 $43,744 $48,795 $65,995 $21,030
Total Invoice $35,380 $39,730 $41,110 $40,654 $45,630 $61,460 $19,533

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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: $15,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,495
Model Year2016201620162016201620162008
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesSentra
Trim320i328i328d330e340iM32.0SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D181hp I4 PiH320hp I6425hp I6140hp I4
TransmissionM6T8T8T8M6M6CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18255/40-18205/55-16
Total Price$37,670$42,395$43,895$43,744$48,795$65,995$21,030
Adjustments for Features-1,440-4,515-4,615-4,640-5,265-7,0300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,230$37,880$39,280$39,104$43,530$58,965$21,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,650$3,050$2,874$7,300$22,735$0
Total Invoice$35,380$39,730$41,110$40,654$45,630$61,460$19,533
Adjustments for Features-1,352-4,231-4,322-4,312-4,923-6,5470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,028$35,499$36,788$36,342$40,707$54,913$19,533
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,471$2,760$2,314$6,679$20,885$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year2016201620162016201620162008
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesSentra
Trim320i328i328d330e340iM32.0SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   $150$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300   
CVT      $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0 
FWD      $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100$100 
Proximity key    $250$250$250
Remote app     $25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual      $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Stability control$400$400$400$400$400$400 
Temporary spare tire      $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150  
Traction control$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Cargo mat      $40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers      $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger   $0   
8 kWh battery pack   $0   
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 $0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0$0$0$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25    $25 
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0 
Rear spoiler     $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)     $0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity     $0 
App support     $0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25 
DVD-compatible player     $0 
Handwriting recognition     $200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet     $150 
Media drive     $15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years     $0 
Navigation system     $600 
S Voice support     $0 
Satellite radio      $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250$250 
Siri Eyes Free support     $0 
Surround sound     $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information     $25 
USB port$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio     $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Compass $0$0$0$0$0 
Cornering lights     $50 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25   
LED headlights    $1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights     $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights     $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100 
Heated front seats     $200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50     $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50      
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50      
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50      
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100 
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)     $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching     $50 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100   
Total Value of Features$3,680$6,755$6,855$6,880$7,505$9,270$2,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,440$4,515$4,615$4,640$5,265$7,030$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,352-4,231-4,322-4,312-4,923-6,5470

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20162008
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 Weight3,431 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
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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