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Nissan Sentra vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Nissan Sentra vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $18,155 Nissan Sentra 1.8 S | |||||||||
| Difference: $18,065 | |||||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $16,759 Nissan Sentra 1.8 S | |||||||||
| Difference: $17,301 | |||||||||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Sentra | Sentra | Sentra | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | 1.8 S | SE-R | SE-R Spec V | 320i | 328i | 328d | 330e | 340i | M3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $15,200 | $18,100 | $18,300 | $33,150 | $38,350 | $39,850 | $43,700 | $45,800 | $63,500 |
| Base Invoice | $14,137 | $16,834 | $17,020 | $31,180 | $35,960 | $37,340 | $40,885 | $42,815 | $59,100 |
| ABS and Side Airbags Package | 600 | 600 | 600 | ||||||
| Sunroof Package | 700 | 700 | 700 | ||||||
| Special Edition Package | 500 | ||||||||
| Floor mats | 150 | 150 | 150 | ||||||
| Interior air filter | 50 | 50 | 50 | ||||||
| Satellite radio | 350 | 350 | 350 | ||||||
| Audio Fanatic Package | 650 | 650 | |||||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | |||
| Folding second row seats | 475 | ||||||||
| Sunroof | 1,050 | 1,050 | 1,050 | 0 | |||||
| Luxury Package | 0 | 0 | |||||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,450 | 1,450 | |||||||
| Premium Package | 2,450 | ||||||||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||||||
| ABS and Side Airbags Package | 520 | 520 | 520 | ||||||
| Sunroof Package | 607 | 607 | 607 | ||||||
| Special Edition Package | 433 | ||||||||
| Floor mats | 113 | 113 | 113 | ||||||
| Interior air filter | 40 | 40 | 40 | ||||||
| Satellite radio | 304 | 304 | 304 | ||||||
| Audio Fanatic Package | 564 | 564 | |||||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | |||
| Folding second row seats | 430 | ||||||||
| Sunroof | 955 | 955 | 955 | 0 | |||||
| Luxury Package | 0 | 0 | |||||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,320 | 1,320 | |||||||
| Premium Package | 2,230 | ||||||||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||||||
| Options (change) | 2,350 | 2,500 | 2,500 | 2,075 | 4,450 | 1,600 | 1,600 | 2,000 | 550 |
| Options (change) | 2,017 | 2,148 | 2,148 | 1,885 | 4,050 | 1,455 | 1,455 | 1,820 | 500 |
| Destination | 605 | 605 | 605 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -4,001 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $18,155 | $21,205 | $21,405 | $36,220 | $43,795 | $42,445 | $42,294 | $48,795 | $65,045 |
| Total Invoice | $16,759 | $19,587 | $19,773 | $34,060 | $41,005 | $39,790 | $39,334 | $45,630 | $60,595 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. BMW 3-Series
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra 1.8 S | |||||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,100 | |||||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,513 | |||||||||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Sentra | Sentra | Sentra | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | 1.8 S | SE-R | SE-R Spec V | 320i | 328i | 328d | 330e | 340i | M3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 126hp I4 | 165hp I4 | 175hp I4 | 180hp I4 | 240hp I4 | 180hp I4 D | 181hp I4 PiH | 320hp I6 | 425hp I6 |
| Transmission | M5 | A4 | M6 | M6 | T8 | T8 | T8 | M6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 300, 9 | 300, 9 | 300, 9 | 205, 9 | 205, 9 | 205, 9 | 205, 9 | 205, 9 | 600, 16 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 195/55-16 | 195/55-16 | 215/45-17 | 225/50-17 | 225/50-17 | 225/50-17 | 225/50-17 | 225/45-18 | 255/40-18 |
| Total Price | $18,155 | $21,205 | $21,405 | $36,220 | $43,795 | $42,445 | $42,294 | $48,795 | $65,045 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -975 | -825 | -2,965 | -8,715 | -6,040 | -6,065 | -7,565 | -8,855 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $18,155 | $20,230 | $20,580 | $33,255 | $35,080 | $36,405 | $36,229 | $41,230 | $56,190 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,075 | $2,425 | $0 | $1,825 | $3,150 | $2,974 | $7,975 | $22,935 |
| Total Invoice | $16,759 | $19,587 | $19,773 | $34,060 | $41,005 | $39,790 | $39,334 | $45,630 | $60,595 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -901 | -762 | -2,788 | -8,160 | -5,662 | -5,641 | -7,074 | -8,249 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $16,759 | $18,686 | $19,011 | $31,272 | $32,845 | $34,128 | $33,693 | $38,556 | $52,346 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,927 | $2,252 | $0 | $1,573 | $2,856 | $2,421 | $7,284 | $21,074 |
Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Sentra | Sentra | Sentra | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | 1.8 S | SE-R | SE-R Spec V | 320i | 328i | 328d | 330e | 340i | M3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | ||||||||
| 4-speed automatic | $800 | ||||||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | ||||||
| FWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Accessories | |||||||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $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 | $150 | $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 | $150 | $150 | |
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |||
| Stability control | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | |||
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| 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 | $40 | $40 | ||||||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||||
| Climate Control | |||||||||
| 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 | |||
| 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 | $75 | $75 | ||||||
| Drivetrain | |||||||||
| Active rear differential | $500 | ||||||||
| Limited-slip front 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 | ||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | |||||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | ||||||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Sport rocker panels (optional) | $0 | ||||||||
| Infotainment | |||||||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | ||||||||
| App support | $0 | ||||||||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | ||||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||
| 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 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | ||||||||
| Surround sound | $250 | ||||||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Traffic + travel information | $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 | $125 | $125 | |
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | ||||||||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $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 | |||||||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Heated front seats | $200 | ||||||||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | |||||||
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $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 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||||||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Partial leather seating sufaces | $450 | ||||||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $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 | ||||
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||||
| 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 | $0 | |||||||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||||||
| Transmission | |||||||||
| Downshift rev matching | $50 | ||||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |||||||
| Total Value of Features | $1,315 | $2,290 | $2,140 | $4,280 | $10,030 | $7,355 | $7,380 | $8,880 | $10,170 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $975 | $825 | $2,965 | $8,715 | $6,040 | $6,065 | $7,565 | $8,855 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -901 | -762 | -2,788 | -8,160 | -5,662 | -5,641 | -7,074 | -8,249 |
Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2006 | 2016 |
| Model | Sentra | 3-Series |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 99.8 in | 110.6 in |
| Length | 177.5 in | 182.5 in |
| Width | 67.3 in | 71.3 in |
| Height | 55.5 in | 56.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,514 lb. | 3,431 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 15.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.9 in | 40.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 52.5 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 52.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.6 in | 42.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.0 in | 37.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 52.6 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 52.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.7 in | 35.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 11.6 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra 1.8 S
| ABS and Side Airbags Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Antilock brakes (ABS) | 400 | Yes |
| Front side airbags | 350 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 750 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Sunroof Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 980 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Special Edition Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Rockford Fosgate, 300W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Alloy wheels | 350 | Yes |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| Rear spoiler | 200 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| 195/55HR16 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 825 | 46% |
| Total Not Requested | 950 | 54% |
Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R
| ABS and Side Airbags Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Antilock brakes (ABS) | 400 | Yes |
| Front side airbags | 350 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 750 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Sunroof Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 980 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Audio Fanatic Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Alarm | 100 | No |
| Engine immobilizer (optional) | 0 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Rockford Fosgate, 300W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 100% |
Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V
| ABS and Side Airbags Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Antilock brakes (ABS) | 400 | Yes |
| Front side airbags | 350 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 750 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Sunroof Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 980 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Audio Fanatic Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Alarm | 100 | No |
| Engine immobilizer (optional) | 0 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Rockford Fosgate, 300W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 100% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 320i
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 33% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 25 | Yes |
| Chrome interior accents (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 25 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 1000 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 32% |
| Total Not Requested | 1900 | 68% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 25 | Yes |
| Chrome interior accents (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 25 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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