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Nissan Sentra vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Sentra vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,055

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $21,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,137

Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V   
Difference: $19,998

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelSentraX3
TrimSE-R Spec VxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $20,990 $42,700
Base Invoice $19,571 $39,465
Upgrade Package 2,600  
Mud guards 160  
Bodyside moldings 155  
Floor mats 120  
Interior ambient lighting 250  
Navigation system   2,150
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Upgrade Package 2,255  
Mud guards 118  
Bodyside moldings 123  
Floor mats 94  
Interior ambient lighting 196  
Navigation system   1,955
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 3,285 3,050
Options (change) 2,786 2,775
Destination 780 895
Total Price $25,055 $46,645
Total Invoice $23,137 $43,135

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,136
Model Year20122012
ModelSentraX3
TrimSE-R Spec VxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionM6T8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)340, 8205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/50-18
Total Price$25,055$46,645
Adjustments for Features0-7,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,055$39,225
Total Invoice$23,137$43,135
Adjustments for Features0-6,862
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,137$36,273

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. BMW X3

Model Year20122012
ModelSentraX3
TrimSE-R Spec VxDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Hill descent control $250
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,525$9,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,420
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,862

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. BMW X3

Model Year20122012
ModelSentraX3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.7 in110.6 in
Length179.8 in183.0 in
Width70.5 in74.1 in
Height59.5 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,078 lb.4,222 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.163.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V

Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Limited-slip front differential500No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Rockford Fosgate, 340W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested178063%
Total Not Requested105037%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested41541%

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