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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: $20,855

Nissan Sentra 2.0SR   
Difference: $15,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,360

Nissan Sentra 2.0SR   
Difference: $14,325

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620122012
Modeli3SentraSentra
TrimBase2.0SR2.0SL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,400 $18,360 $19,760
Base Invoice $39,690 $17,125 $18,428
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Special Edition Package   1,300  
Mud guards   160 160
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   135 135
Floor mats   120 120
Navigation system     400
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
Special Edition Package   1,127  
Mud guards   118 118
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   116 116
Floor mats   94 94
Navigation system     347
Options (change) 550 1,715 815
Options (change) 500 1,455 675
Destination 995 780 780
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $36,445 $20,855 $21,355
Total Invoice $33,685 $19,360 $19,883

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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: $12,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,777
Model Year201620122012
Modeli3SentraSentra
TrimBase2.0SR2.0SL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine168hp E140hp I4140hp I4
TransmissionA1CVTCVT
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4160, 6160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$36,445$20,855$21,355
Adjustments for Features-3,730-9700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,715$19,885$21,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,470
Total Invoice$33,685$19,360$19,883
Adjustments for Features-3,448-9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,237$18,460$19,883
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,423

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year201620122012
Modeli3SentraSentra
TrimBase2.0SR2.0SL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800  
CVT $1000$1000
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app$25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist$50  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo net $40 
Console with shifter $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
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack$0  
7.2 kW onboard charger$500  
DC quick-charging capability$750  
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Carbon fiber body structure$0  
Sunroof $900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD player $125$125
HD radio$50  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic information $25$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$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$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
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Heated front seats$200  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Total Value of Features$6,325$3,565$2,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,730$970$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,448-9000

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20162012
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 2.0SR

Special Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Cargo net40No
Proximity key250No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25No
USB port-75Yes
Total Requested105546%
Total Not Requested121554%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra 2.0SL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%

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