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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: $23,495

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $16,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,718

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $15,112

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220142014201420142014
ModelSentra3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim2.0SL320i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,760 $32,750 $37,300 $38,600 $43,400 $49,900
Base Invoice $18,428 $30,310 $34,495 $35,690 $40,110 $46,090
Special Value Package 990          
Mud guards 160          
Leather seating surfaces 900 1,450        
Navigation system 400 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150
Interior ambient lighting 250          
Floor mats 120          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 135          
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550 550
Sunroof   1,050        
Cold Weather Package   950        
Premium Package     3,100 3,100 2,200 2,200
Heated front seats     500 500 500 500
Special Value Package 859          
Mud guards 118          
Leather seating surfaces 780 1,320        
Navigation system 347 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955
Interior ambient lighting 196          
Floor mats 94          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 116          
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500 500 500
Sunroof   955        
Cold Weather Package   865        
Premium Package     2,820 2,820 2,000 2,000
Heated front seats     455 455 455 455
Options (change) 2,955 6,150 6,300 6,300 5,400 5,400
Options (change) 2,510 5,595 5,730 5,730 4,910 4,910
Destination 780 925 925 925 925 925
Total Price $23,495 $39,825 $44,525 $45,825 $49,725 $56,225
Total Invoice $21,718 $36,830 $41,150 $42,345 $45,945 $51,925

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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: $15,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,998
Model Year201220142014201420142014
ModelSentra3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim2.0SL320i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4180hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6335hp I6 H
TransmissionCVTM6M6T8M6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$23,495$39,825$44,525$45,825$49,725$56,225
Adjustments for Features0-1,205-3,005-4,455-3,955-5,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,495$38,620$41,520$41,370$45,770$51,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,900$2,750$7,150$12,475
Total Invoice$21,718$36,830$41,150$42,345$45,945$51,925
Adjustments for Features0-1,114-2,777-4,117-3,654-4,738
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,718$35,716$38,373$38,228$42,291$47,187
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,657$2,512$6,575$11,471

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201220142014201420142014
ModelSentra3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim2.0SL320i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000     
6-speed manual $150$150 $150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300 $1300
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel $100    
Proximity key$250 $250$250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150$150
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75
Rearview camera$200     
Temporary spare tire$150     
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50
Cargo net$40     
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150$150
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75     
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200     
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15
S Voice support $0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200     
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200
Text dictation $50$50$50$50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25     
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125$125
Compass  $0$0$0$0
Headlight washers $50    
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200    
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50    
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50    
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50    
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Wood trim   $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200
Total Value of Features$2,565$3,770$5,570$7,020$6,520$7,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,205$3,005$4,455$3,955$5,130
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,114-2,777-4,117-3,654-4,738

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122014
ModelSentra3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in110.6 in
Length179.8 in182.5 in
Width70.5 in71.3 in
Height59.5 in56.3 in
Curb Weight2,854 lb.3,411 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft313.0 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 320i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested54047%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested54047%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested205076%
Total Not Requested65024%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested54047%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested205076%
Total Not Requested65024%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested54047%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested54047%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%

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