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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.
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Nissan Sentra vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $23,495 Nissan Sentra 2.0SL | |||||||
| Difference: $16,625 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $21,718 Nissan Sentra 2.0SL | |||||||
| Difference: $15,892 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Sentra | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | 2.0SL | 320i | 328i | 328d | 330e | 340i | M3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $19,760 | $33,150 | $38,350 | $39,850 | $43,700 | $45,800 | $63,500 |
| Base Invoice | $18,428 | $31,180 | $35,960 | $37,340 | $40,885 | $42,815 | $59,100 |
| Special Value Package | 990 | ||||||
| Mud guards | 160 | ||||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | 1,450 | 1,450 | 1,450 | 1,450 | 1,450 | 0 |
| Navigation system | 400 | 1,950 | 1,950 | 1,950 | 1,950 | 1,950 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | 250 | ||||||
| Floor mats | 120 | ||||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 135 | ||||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 | |
| Folding second row seats | 475 | ||||||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Sunroof | 1,050 | 1,050 | 1,050 | 1,050 | 0 | ||
| Executive Package | 3,500 | ||||||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||||
| Special Value Package | 859 | ||||||
| Mud guards | 118 | ||||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 780 | 1,320 | 1,320 | 1,320 | 1,320 | 1,320 | 0 |
| Navigation system | 347 | 1,775 | 1,775 | 1,775 | 1,775 | 1,775 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | 196 | ||||||
| Floor mats | 94 | ||||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 116 | ||||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | |
| Folding second row seats | 430 | ||||||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 455 | 455 | 455 | ||
| Sunroof | 955 | 955 | 955 | 955 | 0 | ||
| Executive Package | 3,185 | ||||||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||||
| Options (change) | 2,955 | 5,975 | 5,500 | 5,500 | 5,500 | 4,450 | 4,050 |
| Options (change) | 2,510 | 5,435 | 5,005 | 5,005 | 5,005 | 4,050 | 3,685 |
| Destination | 780 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -4,001 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $23,495 | $40,120 | $44,845 | $46,345 | $46,194 | $51,245 | $68,545 |
| Total Invoice | $21,718 | $37,610 | $41,960 | $43,340 | $42,884 | $47,860 | $63,780 |
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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: $15,845 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,161 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Sentra | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | 2.0SL | 320i | 328i | 328d | 330e | 340i | M3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 140hp I4 | 180hp I4 | 240hp I4 | 180hp I4 D | 181hp I4 PiH | 320hp I6 | 425hp I6 |
| Transmission | CVT | M6 | T8 | T8 | T8 | M6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 160, 6 | 205, 9 | 205, 9 | 205, 9 | 205, 9 | 205, 9 | 600, 16 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 205/55-16 | 225/50-17 | 225/50-17 | 225/50-17 | 225/50-17 | 225/45-18 | 255/40-18 |
| Total Price | $23,495 | $40,120 | $44,845 | $46,345 | $46,194 | $51,245 | $68,545 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -780 | -3,855 | -3,955 | -3,980 | -4,605 | -6,355 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $23,495 | $39,340 | $40,990 | $42,390 | $42,214 | $46,640 | $62,190 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,650 | $3,050 | $2,874 | $7,300 | $22,850 |
| Total Invoice | $21,718 | $37,610 | $41,960 | $43,340 | $42,884 | $47,860 | $63,780 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -731 | -3,607 | -3,699 | -3,695 | -4,301 | -5,913 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $21,718 | $36,879 | $38,353 | $39,641 | $39,189 | $43,559 | $57,867 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,474 | $2,762 | $2,310 | $6,680 | $20,988 |
Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2012 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Sentra | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | 2.0SL | 320i | 328i | 328d | 330e | 340i | M3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||
| CVT | $1000 | ||||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | ||||
| FWD | $0 | ||||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Accessories | |||||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | ||||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $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 | |
| 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 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | ||||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | ||||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | ||||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cargo net | $40 | ||||||
| Climate Control | |||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| 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 | |
| Interior air filter | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| 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 | ||||||
| Drivetrain | |||||||
| Active rear 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 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | ||||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | |||||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | ||||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Sport rocker panels (optional) | $0 | ||||||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| S Voice support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | ||||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | ||||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | ||||||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $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 | $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 | |
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | ||||||
| Headlight washers | $50 | ||||||
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | ||||||
| LED headlights | $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 | |||||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | ||||||
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $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 | ||||||
| Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||||||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $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 | ||
| 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 | ||||||
| Transmission | |||||||
| Downshift rev matching | $50 | ||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Total Value of Features | $2,690 | $3,470 | $6,545 | $6,645 | $6,670 | $7,295 | $9,045 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $780 | $3,855 | $3,955 | $3,980 | $4,605 | $6,355 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -731 | -3,607 | -3,699 | -3,695 | -4,301 | -5,913 |
Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2012 | 2016 |
| Model | Sentra | 3-Series |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 110.6 in |
| Length | 179.8 in | 182.5 in |
| Width | 70.5 in | 71.3 in |
| Height | 59.5 in | 56.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,854 lb. | 3,431 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 15.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.6 in | 40.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.9 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 54.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.4 in | 42.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.3 in | 37.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.1 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 34.5 in | 35.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.1 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra 2.0SL
| Special Value Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Cargo net | 40 | No |
| Total Requested | 1780 | 98% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 2% |
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% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 515 | 46% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 515 | 46% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 515 | 46% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 515 | 46% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 515 | 46% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 450 | Yes |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | -450 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | -450 | 46% |
| Executive Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 15% |
| Total Not Requested | 1100 | 85% |
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