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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: $23,820

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $17,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,260

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $15,670

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142011201120112011
ModelSentra3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimSL328i335i335dM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,640 $34,600 $42,050 $44,150 $55,900
Base Invoice $18,521 $32,030 $38,885 $40,820 $51,630
Leather Package 1,030        
Premium Package 1,200        
Navigation Package 800        
Rear spoiler 340       0
Navigation system   2,100 2,100 2,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500
Folding second row seats   475 475 475 475
Proximity key   500 500 500  
Sunroof   1,050     1,050
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350 350
iPod integration     400 400  
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450 950
Convenience Package         2,900
Leather Package 904        
Premium Package 1,053        
Navigation Package 702        
Rear spoiler 270       0
Navigation system   1,910 1,910 1,910  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500 500
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455
Folding second row seats   430 430 430 430
Proximity key   455 455 455  
Sunroof   955     955
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320 320
iPod integration     365 365  
Leather seating surfaces     1,320 1,320 865
Convenience Package         2,640
Options (change) 3,370 5,525 6,325 6,325 6,775
Options (change) 2,929 5,025 5,755 5,755 6,165
Destination 810 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $23,820 $41,000 $49,250 $51,350 $64,850
Total Invoice $22,260 $37,930 $45,515 $47,450 $59,970

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,990
Model Year20142011201120112011
ModelSentra3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimSL328i335i335dM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine130hp I4230hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D414hp V8
TransmissionCVTT6M6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8180, 8180, 8180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$23,820$41,000$49,250$51,350$64,850
Adjustments for Features0-735-1,335-2,285-1,710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,820$40,265$47,915$49,065$63,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,650$8,800$22,875
Total Invoice$22,260$37,930$45,515$47,450$59,970
Adjustments for Features0-680-1,234-2,111-1,581
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,260$37,250$44,281$45,339$58,389
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,031$8,089$21,139

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20142011201120112011
ModelSentra3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimSL328i335i335dM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100 
6-speed manual  $150 $150
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Rearview camera$200    
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Ski sack $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200   $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0
Infotainment 
App support$0    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25    
Bluetooth cell phone link$100    
HD radio $50$50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Satellite radio$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25    
Traffic + travel information$25    
Traffic information $25$25$25$25
USB port$25    
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150   $150
Compass$0    
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50  $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$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$2,375$3,110$3,710$4,660$4,085
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$735$1,335$2,285$1,710
Value of Feature Adjustments0-680-1,234-2,111-1,581

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20142011
ModelSentra3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in108.7 in
Length182.1 in178.2 in
Width69.3 in71.5 in
Height58.9 in55.9 in
Curb Weight2,823 lb.3,341 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested113076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested70072%
Total Not Requested27528%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335d

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested107575%
Total Not Requested36525%

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