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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: $24,365

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $45,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,937

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $41,923

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162015
ModelSentraSentra3-Series
TrimSRSLM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,410 $22,170 $62,000
Base Invoice $19,395 $21,063 $57,720
Premium Package 2,590 1,130  
Floor mats 180 180  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350 350  
Rear spoiler   340  
Executive Package     4,300
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
Sunroof     0
Leather seating surfaces     0
Wood trim     0
LED headlights     1,900
Premium Package 2,293 1,000  
Floor mats 148 148  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 266 266  
Rear spoiler   270  
Executive Package     3,915
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500
Sunroof     0
Leather seating surfaces     0
Wood trim     0
LED headlights     1,730
Options (change) 3,120 2,000 6,750
Options (change) 2,707 1,684 6,145
Destination 835 835 995
Total Price $24,365 $25,005 $69,745
Total Invoice $22,937 $23,582 $64,860

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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: $40,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,827
Model Year201620162015
ModelSentraSentra3-Series
TrimSRSLM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine130hp I4130hp I4425hp I6
TransmissionCVTCVTM6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17255/40-18
Total Price$24,365$25,005$69,745
Adjustments for Features0-300-4,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,365$24,705$65,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$340$0
Total Invoice$22,937$23,582$64,860
Adjustments for Features0-283-4,096
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,937$23,299$60,764
Cost Above Minimum$0$362$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201620162015
ModelSentraSentra3-Series
TrimSRSLM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Regenerative braking  $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Handwriting recognition  $200
HD radio  $50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Media drive  $15
S Voice support  $0
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass  $0
Cornering lights  $50
Fog lights$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Headlight washers  $50
LED headlights  $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching  $50
Total Value of Features$3,115$3,415$7,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$4,405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-283-4,096

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20162015
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 Weight2,849 lb.3,411 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?
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested335584%
Total Not Requested65016%

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%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested45076%
Total Not Requested-45024%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested45024%
Total Not Requested145076%

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