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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: $21,030

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $29,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,533

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $26,807

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920092008
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesSentra
Trim528i535i550iM52.0SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,800 $51,100 $60,400 $85,500 $19,070
Base Invoice $42,315 $47,190 $55,750 $78,840 $17,786
Folding second row seats 475 475 475 475  
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595 595 595  
Rear spoiler       0 210
Wood trim       0  
Sunroof         750
Mud guards         140
Floor mats         165
Folding second row seats 430 430 430 430  
Proximity key 910 910 910 910  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,320      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540 540 540  
Rear spoiler       0 166
Wood trim       0  
Sunroof         651
Mud guards         106
Floor mats         129
Options (change) 3,520 3,520 2,070 2,070 1,265
Options (change) 3,200 3,200 1,880 1,880 1,052
Destination 825 825 825 825 695
Gas Tax 0 0 0 3,000 0
Total Price $50,145 $55,445 $63,295 $91,395 $21,030
Total Invoice $46,340 $51,215 $58,455 $84,545 $19,533

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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: $26,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,965
Model Year20092009200920092008
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesSentra
Trim528i535i550iM52.0SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp 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$50,145$55,445$63,295$91,395$21,030
Adjustments for Features-3,075-4,025-4,875-8,4650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,070$51,420$58,420$82,930$21,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,350$11,350$35,860$0
Total Invoice$46,340$51,215$58,455$84,545$19,533
Adjustments for Features-2,842-3,718-4,502-7,8310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,498$47,497$53,953$76,714$19,533
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,999$10,455$33,216$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20092009200920092008
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesSentra
Trim528i535i550iM52.0SL
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 
Stability control$400$400$400$400 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150
Traction control$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo mat    $40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Ski sack$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Infotainment 
CD changer, remote   $200 
Navigation system   $600 
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250 
Surround sound   $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic information   $25 
Voice control for nav and audio   $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 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers   $50 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Heated front seats   $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
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$4,940$5,890$6,740$10,330$1,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,075$4,025$4,875$8,465$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,842-3,718-4,502-7,8310

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20092008
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 Weight3,506 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

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested980100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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