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Nissan Sentra vs. BMW 1-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Sentra vs. BMW 1-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,940

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $16,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,644

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $14,556

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820122012
ModelSentraSentraSentra1-Series1-Series
TrimSRSLSR Turbo128i135i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $20,500 $23,440 $22,490 $31,200 $39,300
Base Invoice $19,481 $22,267 $21,366 $28,885 $36,335
Premium Package 3,560   2,590 3,400 1,750
Door sill trim plates 75 75 75    
Floor mats 200 200 200    
Rear spoiler   340      
BMW Assist       650 650
Navigation system       2,150 2,150
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550 550
App support       250 250
Heated front seats       500 500
Proximity key       500 500
Xenon HID headlights       900  
Satellite radio - one year subscription       350 350
Premium Package 3,150   2,293 3,095 1,595
Door sill trim plates 53 53 53    
Floor mats 169 169 169    
Rear spoiler   270      
BMW Assist       590 590
Navigation system       1,955 1,955
Metallic paint (extra cost)       500 500
App support       230 230
Heated front seats       455 455
Proximity key       455 455
Xenon HID headlights       820  
Satellite radio - one year subscription       320 320
Options (change) 3,835 615 2,865 9,250 6,700
Options (change) 3,372 492 2,515 8,420 6,100
Destination 885 885 885 895 895
Total Price $25,220 $24,940 $26,240 $41,345 $46,895
Total Invoice $23,738 $23,644 $24,766 $38,200 $43,330

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. BMW 1-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,313
Model Year20182018201820122012
ModelSentraSentraSentra1-Series1-Series
TrimSRSLSR Turbo128i135i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine130hp I4130hp I4188hp I4230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionCVTCVTM6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 8180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17205/50-17205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$25,220$24,940$26,240$41,345$46,895
Adjustments for Features-1,900-1,8750-1,105-1,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,320$23,065$26,240$40,240$45,640
Cost Above Minimum$255$0$3,175$0$5,400
Total Invoice$23,738$23,644$24,766$38,200$43,330
Adjustments for Features-1,788-1,7780-1,021-1,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,950$21,866$24,766$37,179$42,170
Cost Above Minimum$84$0$2,900$0$4,991

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20182018201820122012
ModelSentraSentraSentra1-Series1-Series
TrimSRSLSR Turbo128i135i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000   
6-speed manual  $150$150$150
FWD$0$0$0  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600   
Cruise control  $150$150$150
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Remote app   $25$25
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200   
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100  
Forward collision warning$200$200   
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Tires, run-flat   $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Second-row low console   $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
HD radio   $50$50
iPod integration   $100$100
Media drive   $15$15
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0$0$0  
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Traffic information   $25$25
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights   $50$50
Headlight washers    $50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Wood trim   $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0
Total Value of Features$4,665$4,640$2,765$3,870$4,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,900$1,875$0$1,105$1,255
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,788-1,7780-1,021-1,160

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20182012
ModelSentra1-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.3 in104.7 in
Length182.1 in172.2 in
Width69.3 in68.8 in
Height58.9 in56.0 in
Curb Weight2,849 lb.3,209 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft310.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SR

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested355584%
Total Not Requested67516%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SR Turbo

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested245578%
Total Not Requested67522%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested35093%
Total Not Requested257%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Total Requested258065%
Total Not Requested140035%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested35093%
Total Not Requested257%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested138087%
Total Not Requested20013%

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