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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: $23,950

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $29,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,118

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $27,637

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920092013
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesSentra
Trim528i535i550iM5SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,800 $51,100 $60,400 $85,500 $19,590
Base Invoice $42,315 $47,190 $55,750 $78,840 $18,270
Premium Package 2,400 2,200     1,200
Navigation system 1,900 1,900 1,900    
Folding second row seats 475 475 475 475  
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000  
iPod integration 400 400 400 400  
Heated front seats 500 500 500    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595 595 595  
Rear spoiler       0 295
Wood trim       0  
Navigation Package         650
Leather Package         1,030
Floor mats         170
Illuminated door sill trim plates         225
Premium Package 2,185 2,000     1,041
Navigation system 1,730 1,730 1,730    
Folding second row seats 430 430 430 430  
Proximity key 910 910 910 910  
iPod integration 365 365 365 365  
Heated front seats 455 455 455    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540 540 540  
Rear spoiler       0 240
Wood trim       0  
Navigation Package         564
Leather Package         894
Floor mats         136
Illuminated door sill trim plates         183
Options (change) 7,270 7,070 4,870 2,470 3,570
Options (change) 6,615 6,430 4,430 2,245 3,058
Destination 825 825 825 825 790
Gas Tax 0 0 0 3,000 0
Total Price $53,895 $58,995 $66,095 $91,795 $23,950
Total Invoice $49,755 $54,445 $61,005 $84,910 $22,118

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,860
Model Year20092009200920092013
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesSentra
Trim528i535i550iM5SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6360hp V8500hp V10130hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6S7CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 10200, 10200, 10420, 13?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17255/40-19205/50-17
Total Price$53,895$58,995$66,095$91,795$23,950
Adjustments for Features-1,925-2,575-2,975-5,6400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,970$56,420$63,120$86,155$23,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,450$11,150$34,185$0
Total Invoice$49,755$54,445$61,005$84,910$22,118
Adjustments for Features-1,777-2,376-2,746-5,2170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,978$52,069$58,259$79,693$22,118
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,091$10,281$31,715$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20092009200920092013
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesSentra
Trim528i535i550iM5SL
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/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250 
Rearview camera    $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo mat    $40
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Ski sack$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15 
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 
App support    $0
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
CD changer, remote   $200 
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
MP3-compatible player    $50
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Surround sound   $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information    $25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25 
USB port    $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Compass$0$0$0 $0
Headlight washers   $50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $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$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$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$4,465$5,115$5,515$8,180$2,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,925$2,575$2,975$5,640$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,777-2,376-2,746-5,2170

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20092013
Model5-SeriesSentra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in106.3 in
Length191.1 in182.1 in
Width72.7 in69.3 in
Height57.8 in58.9 in
Curb Weight3,506 lb.2,823 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in50.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested105055%
Total Not Requested85045%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested105066%
Total Not Requested55034%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested113076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested70072%
Total Not Requested27528%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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