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Nissan Sentra vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Sentra vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,960

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $17,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,229

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $15,656

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011200820082008
ModelSentra3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim2.0SL328i335iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,390 $32,700 $39,300 $53,800
Base Invoice $18,084 $30,085 $36,155 $49,675
Special Value Package 990      
Mud guards 150      
Leather seating surfaces 900 1,450 1,450 950
Navigation system 400 2,100 2,100  
Interior ambient lighting 240      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 130      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
iPod integration   400 400 400
Heated front seats   500 500 500
Folding second row seats   475 475 475
Proximity key   500 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595 595 595
Technology Package       3,250
Sunroof       1,050
Rear spoiler       0
Special Value Package 859      
Mud guards 115      
Leather seating surfaces 780 1,320 1,320 865
Navigation system 347 1,910 1,910  
Interior ambient lighting 172      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 112      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500
iPod integration   365 365 365
Heated front seats   455 455 455
Folding second row seats   430 430 430
Proximity key   455 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540 540 540
Technology Package       2,960
Sunroof       955
Rear spoiler       0
Options (change) 2,810 6,570 6,570 7,770
Options (change) 2,385 5,975 5,975 7,070
Destination 760 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $22,960 $40,095 $46,695 $63,695
Total Invoice $21,229 $36,885 $42,955 $58,870

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra 2.0SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,214
Model Year2011200820082008
ModelSentra3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim2.0SL328i335iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4230hp I6300hp I6414hp V8
TransmissionCVTM6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6?, 10300, 13?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16225/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$22,960$40,095$46,695$63,695
Adjustments for Features0-480-2,280-3,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,960$39,615$44,415$60,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,800$20,550
Total Invoice$21,229$36,885$42,955$58,870
Adjustments for Features0-442-2,097-3,263
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,229$36,443$40,858$55,607
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,415$19,164

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2011200820082008
ModelSentra3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim2.0SL328i335iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Brake assist $50$50$50
Rearview camera$200   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Cargo net$40   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Ski sack $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
iPod integration $100$100$100
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
Surround sound  $250 
USB port$25   
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  $150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Wood trim $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$2,415$2,895$4,695$5,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$480$2,280$3,530
Value of Feature Adjustments0-442-2,097-3,263

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20112008
ModelSentra3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in108.7 in
Length179.8 in178.2 in
Width70.5 in71.5 in
Height59.5 in55.9 in
Curb Weight2,854 lb.3,341 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra 2.0SL

Special Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Rearview camera200No
Cargo net40No
Total Requested158087%
Total Not Requested24013%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested62586%
Total Not Requested10014%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested62586%
Total Not Requested10014%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested87552%
Total Not Requested80048%

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