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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: $18,155

Nissan Sentra 1.8 S   
Difference: $20,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,759

Nissan Sentra 1.8 S   
Difference: $18,631

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620122012
ModelSentraSentraSentra3-Series3-Series
Trim1.8 SSE-RSE-R Spec V328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,200 $18,100 $18,300 $34,900 $42,400
Base Invoice $14,137 $16,834 $17,020 $32,290 $39,190
ABS and Side Airbags Package 600 600 600    
Sunroof Package 700 700 700    
Special Edition Package 500        
Floor mats 150 150 150    
Interior air filter 50 50 50    
Satellite radio 350 350 350    
Audio Fanatic Package   650 650    
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550 550
Folding second row seats       475 475
Sunroof       1,050  
Satellite radio - one year subscription       350 350
ABS and Side Airbags Package 520 520 520    
Sunroof Package 607 607 607    
Special Edition Package 433        
Floor mats 113 113 113    
Interior air filter 40 40 40    
Satellite radio 304 304 304    
Audio Fanatic Package   564 564    
Metallic paint (extra cost)       500 500
Folding second row seats       430 430
Sunroof       955  
Satellite radio - one year subscription       320 320
Options (change) 2,350 2,500 2,500 2,425 1,375
Options (change) 2,017 2,148 2,148 2,205 1,250
Destination 605 605 605 895 895
Total Price $18,155 $21,205 $21,405 $38,220 $44,670
Total Invoice $16,759 $19,587 $19,773 $35,390 $41,335

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra 1.8 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,001
Model Year20062006200620122012
ModelSentraSentraSentra3-Series3-Series
Trim1.8 SSE-RSE-R Spec V328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine126hp I4165hp I4175hp I4240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionM5A4M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9300, 9300, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-16195/55-16215/45-17225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$18,155$21,205$21,405$38,220$44,670
Adjustments for Features0-975-825-2,840-5,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,155$20,230$20,580$35,380$39,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,075$2,425$0$4,150
Total Invoice$16,759$19,587$19,773$35,390$41,335
Adjustments for Features0-901-762-2,630-4,756
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,759$18,686$19,011$32,760$36,579
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,927$2,252$0$3,819

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062006200620122012
ModelSentraSentraSentra3-Series3-Series
Trim1.8 SSE-RSE-R Spec V328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
4-speed automatic $800   
6-speed manual  $150$150$150
FWD$0$0$0  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Brake assist   $50$50
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Stability control   $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor   $75$75
Tires, run-flat   $150$150
Traction control   $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Cargo mat$40$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $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$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150
Regenerative braking   $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125$125
Aux input   $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
HD radio   $50$50
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150
Automatic headlights   $125$125
Heated mirrors   $25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual tilt 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, 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$0
Wood trim    $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Total Value of Features$990$1,965$1,815$3,830$6,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$975$825$2,840$5,140
Value of Feature Adjustments0-901-762-2,630-4,756

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062012
ModelSentra3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.8 in110.6 in
Length177.5 in182.5 in
Width67.3 in71.3 in
Height55.5 in56.3 in
Curb Weight2,514 lb.3,407 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.5 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume11.6 ft313.0 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%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested980100%
Total Not Requested00%
Special Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rockford Fosgate, 300W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Special exterior trim0No
195/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested62535%
Total Not Requested115065%

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?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested980100%
Total Not Requested00%
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?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested980100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
BMW 3-Series 328i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%

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