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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: $21,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,612

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $18,958

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201120112011
ModelSentraSentra3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimSRSL328i335i335d
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,410 $22,170 $34,600 $42,050 $44,150
Base Invoice $19,395 $21,063 $32,030 $38,885 $40,820
Premium Package 2,590 1,130 2,650 2,650 2,650
Technology Package 1,230 1,230      
Navigation system     2,100 2,100 2,100
Steering-linked headlights     900    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550
App support     250 250 250
Heated front seats     500 500 500
Folding second row seats     475 475 475
Proximity key     500 500 500
Adaptive cruise control     2,400 2,400 2,400
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350 350
iPod integration       400 400
Premium Package 2,293 1,000 2,410 2,410 2,410
Technology Package 1,089 1,089      
Navigation system     1,910 1,910 1,910
Steering-linked headlights     820    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500
App support     230 230 230
Heated front seats     455 455 455
Folding second row seats     430 430 430
Proximity key     455 455 455
Adaptive cruise control     2,135 2,135 2,135
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320 320
iPod integration       365 365
Options (change) 3,820 2,360 10,675 10,175 10,175
Options (change) 3,382 2,089 9,665 9,210 9,210
Destination 835 835 875 875 875
Total Price $25,065 $25,365 $46,150 $53,100 $55,200
Total Invoice $23,612 $23,987 $42,570 $48,970 $50,905

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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: $19,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,750
Model Year20162016201120112011
ModelSentraSentra3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimSRSL328i335i335d
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine130hp I4130hp I4230hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D
TransmissionCVTCVTT6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8180, 8180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$25,065$25,365$46,150$53,100$55,200
Adjustments for Features0-100-1,310-360-1,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,065$25,265$44,840$52,740$53,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$200$0$7,900$9,050
Total Invoice$23,612$23,987$42,570$48,970$50,905
Adjustments for Features0-95-1,208-332-1,208
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,612$23,892$41,362$48,638$49,697
Cost Above Minimum$0$280$0$7,276$8,335

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20162016201120112011
ModelSentraSentra3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimSRSL328i335i335d
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 $1100
6-speed manual   $150 
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
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   
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo mat  $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Ski sack  $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Exterior 
Body kit$0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200    
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
HD radio  $50$50$50
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Compass  $0$0$0
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Total Value of Features$3,625$3,725$4,935$3,985$4,935
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$1,310$360$1,310
Value of Feature Adjustments0-95-1,208-332-1,208

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20162011
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.3,341 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 SR

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested333083%
Total Not Requested67517%
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
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested113076%
Total Not Requested35024%
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 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Remote app25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
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 Requested170059%
Total Not Requested117541%

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Remote app25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested145073%
Total Not Requested52527%

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Remote app25No
Total Requested145073%
Total Not Requested52527%

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