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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: $24,215

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $16,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,787

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $15,613

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201720172017201720172017
ModelSentraSentra3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimSRSL320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,910 $20,670 $33,450 $40,250 $38,750 $44,100 $47,900 $64,000
Base Invoice $18,921 $19,641 $31,790 $38,115 $36,720 $41,695 $45,225 $60,200
Premium Package 2,230 1,130   2,450 2,450 2,450    
Navigation Package 720 720            
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 275              
Floor mats 180 180            
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350 350            
Rear spoiler   340            
Navigation system     1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     700 700 700 700 700 700
Folding second row seats     475          
Heated front seats     500 500 500 500 500  
Sunroof     1,050         0
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 0
Luxury Package       0 0 0 0  
Executive Package               3,900
Wood trim               0
Premium Package 1,974 1,000   2,255 2,255 2,255    
Navigation Package 637 637            
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 233              
Floor mats 148 148            
Illuminated door sill trim plates 266 266            
Rear spoiler   270            
Navigation system     1,775 1,775 1,775 1,775 1,775  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     645 645 645 645 645 645
Folding second row seats     435          
Heated front seats     460 460 460 460 460  
Sunroof     965         0
Leather seating surfaces     1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 0
Luxury Package       0 0 0 0  
Executive Package               3,590
Wood trim               0
Options (change) 3,755 2,720 6,125 7,050 7,050 7,050 4,600 4,600
Options (change) 3,258 2,321 5,615 6,470 6,470 6,470 4,215 4,235
Destination 825 825 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 -4,001 0 0
Total Price $24,490 $24,215 $40,570 $48,295 $46,795 $48,144 $53,495 $69,595
Total Invoice $23,004 $22,787 $38,400 $45,580 $44,185 $45,159 $50,435 $65,430

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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: $16,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,725
Model Year20152015201720172017201720172017
ModelSentraSentra3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimSRSL320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine130hp I4130hp I4180hp I4180hp I4 D248hp I4180hp I4 PiH320hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionCVTCVTM6T8T8T8M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$24,490$24,215$40,570$48,295$46,795$48,144$53,495$69,595
Adjustments for Features0-325-205-5,230-5,130-5,255-3,980-6,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,490$23,890$40,365$43,065$41,665$42,889$49,515$63,190
Cost Above Minimum$600$0$0$2,700$1,300$2,524$9,150$22,825
Total Invoice$23,004$22,787$38,400$45,580$44,185$45,159$50,435$65,430
Adjustments for Features0-306-194-4,936-4,844-4,929-3,752-6,022
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,004$22,481$38,206$40,644$39,341$40,230$46,683$59,408
Cost Above Minimum$523$0$0$2,438$1,135$2,024$8,477$21,202

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20152015201720172017201720172017
ModelSentraSentra3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimSRSL320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000      
6-speed manual  $150   $150$150
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300$1300  
FWD$0$0      
RWD  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel       $100
Proximity key$250$250 $250$250$250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15$15$15
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0$0$0
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     $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150      
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Cargo mat$40$40      
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25      
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$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      
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential       $500
Engine / Motor 
3.5 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
Body kit$0       
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25$25$25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)       $0
Rear spoiler$200$200     $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)       $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0$0$0
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$200      
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250$250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25     $25
Surround sound       $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Text dictation       $50
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Voice recorder       $0
Wi-Fi hotspot       $50
Wireless charging station       $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150$150$150$150$150
Compass$0  $0$0$0$0$0
Cornering lights       $50
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)       $350
Headlight washers       $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25  
LED headlights   $1000$1000$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$25
Xenon HID headlights       $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100$100$100$100$100
Heated second row seats       $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200      
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$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     
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $50     
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150$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
Wood trim   $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical       $500
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$2,815$3,140$3,020$8,045$7,945$8,070$6,795$9,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$325$205$5,230$5,130$5,255$3,980$6,405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-306-194-4,936-4,844-4,929-3,752-6,022

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20152017
ModelSentra3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.6 in
Length182.1 in182.5 in
Width69.3 in71.3 in
Height58.9 in56.3 in
Curb Weight2,823 lb.3,502 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SR

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested213086%
Total Not Requested35014%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Total Requested975100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested98074%
Total Not Requested35026%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Total Requested975100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 320i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000No
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 Requested115041%
Total Not Requested165059%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000No
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 Requested115041%
Total Not Requested165059%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000No
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 Requested115041%
Total Not Requested165059%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested72565%
Total Not Requested39035%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested45065%
Total Not Requested-45035%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested22515%
Total Not Requested127585%

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