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Nissan Sentra vs. BMW i8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Sentra vs. BMW i8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $17,455

Nissan Sentra 1.8 S   
Difference: $120,447

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,152

Nissan Sentra 1.8 S   
Difference: $111,175

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062016
ModelSentraSentraSentrai8
Trim1.8 SSE-RSE-R Spec VBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $15,200 $18,100 $18,300 $140,700
Base Invoice $14,137 $16,834 $17,020 $130,125
ABS and Side Airbags Package 600 600 600  
Satellite radio 350 350 350  
Special Edition Package 500      
Interior air filter 50 50 50  
Floor mats 150 150 150  
Sunroof Package   700 700  
Audio Fanatic Package   650 650  
ABS and Side Airbags Package 520 520 520  
Satellite radio 304 304 304  
Special Edition Package 433      
Interior air filter 40 40 40  
Floor mats 113 113 113  
Sunroof Package   607 607  
Audio Fanatic Package   564 564  
Options (change) 1,650 2,500 2,500 0
Options (change) 1,410 2,148 2,148 0
Destination 605 605 605 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -3,793
Total Price $17,455 $21,205 $21,405 $137,902
Total Invoice $16,152 $19,587 $19,773 $127,327

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. BMW i8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra 1.8 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $106,817
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $98,590
Model Year2006200620062016
ModelSentraSentraSentrai8
Trim1.8 SSE-RSE-R Spec VBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine126hp I4165hp I4175hp I4357hp I3 PiH
TransmissionM5A4M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9300, 9300, 9360, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-16195/55-16215/45-17215/45-20
Total Price$17,455$21,205$21,405$137,902
Adjustments for Features0-1,955-1,805-13,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,455$19,250$19,600$124,272
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,795$2,145$0
Total Invoice$16,152$19,587$19,773$127,327
Adjustments for Features0-1,806-1,667-12,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,152$17,781$18,106$114,742
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,629$1,954$0

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. BMW i8

Model Year2006200620062016
ModelSentraSentraSentrai8
Trim1.8 SSE-RSE-R Spec VBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
4-speed automatic $800  
6-speed manual  $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Proximity key   $250
Remote app   $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Around view cameras   $500
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist   $50
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Pedestrian detection   $50
Side curtain airbags   $350
Stability control   $400
Tire-pressure monitor   $75
Traction control   $100
Wide-view front camera   $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Residual heat   $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500 
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger   $0
7 kWh battery pack   $0
Automatic start / stop   $150
Mid-engine configuration   $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25 
Carbon fiber body structure   $0
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Sunroof $900$900 
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription   $150
Handwriting recognition   $200
HD radio   $50
In-vehicle Internet   $150
Media drive   $15
Navigation system   $600
S Voice support   $0
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Text dictation   $50
Traffic + travel information   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights   $125
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Heated mirrors   $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
LED headlights   $1000
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Heated front seats   $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Partial leather seating sufaces   $450
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
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$1,635$3,590$3,440$15,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,955$1,805$13,630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,806-1,667-12,585

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. BMW i8

Model Year20062016
ModelSentrai8
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase99.8 in110.2 in
Length177.5 in184.9 in
Width67.3 in76.5 in
Height55.5 in50.8 in
Curb Weight2,514 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.11.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.5 in61.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in32.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in51.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume11.6 ft34.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra 1.8 S

ABS and Side Airbags Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Special Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rockford Fosgate, 300W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Special exterior trim0No
Fog lights125No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200No
195/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested50028%
Total Not Requested127572%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R

ABS and Side Airbags Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested808%
Total Not Requested90092%
Audio Fanatic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rockford Fosgate, 300W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V

ABS and Side Airbags Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested808%
Total Not Requested90092%
Audio Fanatic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rockford Fosgate, 300W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%

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