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BMW i3 vs. Nissan Sentra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i3 vs. Nissan Sentra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,770

Nissan Sentra 2.0SR   
Difference: $16,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,526

Nissan Sentra 2.0SR   
Difference: $14,619

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420092009200920092009
Modeli3SentraSentraSentraSentraSentra
TrimBase2.0S2.0SR2.0SLSE-RSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,350 $17,760 $17,760 $19,660 $20,660 $21,160
Base Invoice $38,220 $16,567 $16,567 $18,334 $19,265 $19,729
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   125 125 125 125 125
Floor mats   165 165 165 165 165
Rear spoiler   210   210    
Alloy wheels   350        
Convenience Plus Package   850        
Mud guards   140        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   109 109 109 109 109
Floor mats   130 130 130 130 130
Rear spoiler   167   167    
Alloy wheels   304        
Convenience Plus Package   738        
Mud guards   106        
Options (change) 550 1,840 290 500 290 290
Options (change) 500 1,554 239 406 239 239
Destination 925 720 720 720 720 720
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0 0 0 0
Total Price $35,325 $20,320 $18,770 $20,880 $21,670 $22,170
Total Invoice $32,145 $18,841 $17,526 $19,460 $20,224 $20,688

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra 2.0SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,018
Model Year201420092009200920092009
Modeli3SentraSentraSentraSentraSentra
TrimBase2.0S2.0SR2.0SLSE-RSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine168hp E140hp I4140hp I4140hp I4177hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionA1M6CVTCVTCVT-6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4160, 6160, 6160, 6160, 6160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19205/55-16205/55-16205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$35,325$20,320$18,770$20,880$21,670$22,170
Adjustments for Features-5,240-1,065-1,250-2,425-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,085$19,255$17,520$18,455$20,620$22,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,735$0$935$3,100$4,650
Total Invoice$32,145$18,841$17,526$19,460$20,224$20,688
Adjustments for Features-4,768-987-1,167-2,260-9800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,377$17,854$16,359$17,200$19,244$20,688
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,495$0$841$2,885$4,329

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year201420092009200920092009
Modeli3SentraSentraSentraSentraSentra
TrimBase2.0S2.0SR2.0SLSE-RSE-R Spec V
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800     
6-speed manual $150   $150
CVT  $1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100 
RWD$0     
FWD $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200$200
Proximity key $250 $250  
Remote app$25     
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250     
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150   $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0
Brake assist$50     
Obstacle detection, rear$250     
Stability control$400     
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150$150
Traction control$100     
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75     
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40$40
Cargo net $40    
Cargo organizer $100    
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150     
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100     
Automatic climate control, front$200     
Heat pump$250     
Interior air filter$0     
Rain-sensing wipers$175     
Rear wiper$175     
Residual heat$50     
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75$75$75
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack$0     
7.2 kW onboard charger$500     
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 $25$25
Carbon fiber body structure$0     
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25     
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 $100$100$100
CD player $125$125$125$125$125
HD radio$50     
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50
Navigation system$600     
Satellite radio   $200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200     
USB port$25     
Voice control for external devices$0     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75     
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75     
Automatic headlights$125     
Digital instruments$0     
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50     
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50     
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25     
LED headlights$1000     
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25     
Steering-linked headlights$150     
Tachometer $75$75$75$75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25     
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50 $50  
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300  
Leather seating surfaces   $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50     
Metal pedals    $75$75
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450$450   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)    $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100 
Total Value of Features$6,925$2,750$2,935$4,110$2,735$1,685
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,240$1,065$1,250$2,425$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,768-987-1,167-2,260-9800

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20142009
Modeli3Sentra
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in105.7 in
Length157.4 in179.8 in
Width69.9 in70.5 in
Height62.1 in59.5 in
Curb Weight2,635 lb.2,854 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
2.8 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.8 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra 2.0S

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Convenience Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo organizer100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested25039%
Total Not Requested39061%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra 2.0SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra 2.0SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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