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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: $25,065

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $16,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,612

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $14,883

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620062006
ModelSentraSentra3-Series3-Series
TrimSRSL325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,410 $22,170 $30,900 $36,600
Base Invoice $19,395 $21,063 $28,300 $33,485
Premium Package 2,590 1,130 2,900 2,200
Technology Package 1,230 1,230    
Steering-linked headlights     800  
Navigation system     2,000 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475
Heated front seats     500 500
Folding second row seats     475 475
Proximity key     500 500
Satellite radio     595 595
Adaptive cruise control     2,200 2,200
Premium Package 2,293 1,000 2,640 2,000
Technology Package 1,089 1,089    
Steering-linked headlights     730  
Navigation system     1,820 1,820
Metallic paint (extra cost)     430 430
Heated front seats     455 455
Folding second row seats     430 430
Proximity key     455 455
Satellite radio     540 540
Adaptive cruise control     2,000 2,000
Options (change) 3,820 2,360 10,445 8,945
Options (change) 3,382 2,089 9,500 8,130
Destination 835 835 695 695
Total Price $25,065 $25,365 $42,040 $46,240
Total Invoice $23,612 $23,987 $38,495 $42,310

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,727
Model Year2016201620062006
ModelSentraSentra3-Series3-Series
TrimSRSL325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine130hp I4130hp I4215hp I6255hp I6
TransmissionCVTCVTM6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 10?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$25,065$25,365$42,040$46,240
Adjustments for Features0-100-170-420
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,065$25,265$41,870$45,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$200$0$3,950
Total Invoice$23,612$23,987$38,495$42,310
Adjustments for Features0-95-156-384
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,612$23,892$38,339$41,926
Cost Above Minimum$0$280$0$3,587

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2016201620062006
ModelSentraSentra3-Series3-Series
TrimSRSL325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo mat  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Ski sack  $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25
Rear spoiler$200   
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound   $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Compass  $0$0
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Wood trim  $300$300
Total Value of Features$3,300$3,400$3,470$3,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$170$420
Value of Feature Adjustments0-95-156-384

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20162006
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 Weight2,849 lb.3,286 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 SR

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested318079%
Total Not Requested82521%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested98066%
Total Not Requested50034%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested170060%
Total Not Requested115040%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested145074%
Total Not Requested50026%

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