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BMW 5-Series vs. Nissan Sentra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 5-Series vs. Nissan Sentra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,440

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $26,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,804

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $24,041

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620062011
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesSentra
Trim525i530i550iM52.0SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,500 $46,800 $57,400 $81,200 $19,390
Base Invoice $38,855 $42,770 $52,415 $74,070 $18,084
Folding second row seats 475 475 475 475  
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,800    
Satellite radio 595 595 595 595  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450     900
Heated front seats 500 500 500    
Rear spoiler       0  
Wood trim       0  
Special Value Package         990
Mud guards         150
Floor mats         120
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         130
Folding second row seats 430 430 430 430  
Proximity key 910 910 910 910  
Navigation system 1,640 1,640 1,640    
Satellite radio 540 540 540 540  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,320     780
Heated front seats 455 455 455    
Rear spoiler       0  
Wood trim       0  
Special Value Package         859
Mud guards         115
Floor mats         94
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         112
Options (change) 5,820 5,820 4,370 2,070 2,290
Options (change) 5,295 5,295 3,975 1,880 1,960
Destination 695 695 695 695 760
Gas Tax 0 0 0 3,000 0
Total Price $49,015 $53,315 $62,465 $86,965 $22,440
Total Invoice $44,845 $48,760 $57,085 $79,645 $20,804

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra 2.0SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,760
Model Year20062006200620062011
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesSentra
Trim525i530i550iM52.0SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine215hp I6255hp I6360hp V8500hp V10140hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6S7CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 10200, 10200, 10420, 13160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17255/40-19205/55-16
Total Price$49,015$53,315$62,465$86,965$22,440
Adjustments for Features-1,400-2,350-2,500-5,5150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,615$50,965$59,965$81,450$22,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,350$12,350$33,835$0
Total Invoice$44,845$48,760$57,085$79,645$20,804
Adjustments for Features-1,281-2,149-2,285-5,0510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,564$46,611$54,800$74,594$20,804
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,047$11,236$31,030$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20062006200620062011
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesSentra
Trim525i530i550iM52.0SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150  
7-speed automated manual   $1200 
CVT    $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener  $100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250 
Rearview camera    $200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo net    $40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Ski sack$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100
CD changer, remote   $200 
MP3-compatible player    $50
Surround sound   $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Compass$0$0$0  
Headlight washers   $50 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors   $50 
Steering-linked headlights $150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$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, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$3,540$4,490$4,640$7,655$2,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,400$2,350$2,500$5,515$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,281-2,149-2,285-5,0510

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20062011
Model5-SeriesSentra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in105.7 in
Length191.1 in179.8 in
Width72.7 in70.5 in
Height57.8 in59.5 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.2,854 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra 2.0SL

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Special Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Rearview camera200No
Cargo net40No
Total Requested158087%
Total Not Requested24013%

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