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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: $23,080

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $31,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,323

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $29,252

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122011
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesSentra
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i2.0SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,900 $52,500 $60,950 $62,000 $19,390
Base Invoice $43,330 $48,480 $56,255 $57,220 $18,084
Technology Package 1,850 1,850      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550    
Folding second row seats 475 475   475  
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350 350  
Premium Package 2,250        
Obstacle detection, rear   750      
Special Value Package         990
Mud guards         150
Navigation system         400
Leather seating surfaces         900
Floor mats         120
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         130
Interior ambient lighting         240
Technology Package 1,685 1,685      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500    
Folding second row seats 430 430   430  
Proximity key 910 910 910 910  
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320 320  
Premium Package 2,050        
Obstacle detection, rear   685      
Special Value Package         859
Mud guards         115
Navigation system         347
Leather seating surfaces         780
Floor mats         94
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         112
Interior ambient lighting         172
Options (change) 6,975 5,475 2,400 2,325 2,930
Options (change) 6,350 4,985 2,185 2,115 2,479
Destination 895 895 895 895 760
Total Price $54,770 $58,870 $64,245 $65,220 $23,080
Total Invoice $50,575 $54,360 $59,335 $60,230 $21,323

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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: $25,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,522
Model Year20122012201220122011
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesSentra
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i2.0SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8140hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8T8CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18205/55-16
Total Price$54,770$58,870$64,245$65,220$23,080
Adjustments for Features-6,205-5,755-5,155-6,0550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,565$53,115$59,090$59,165$23,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,550$10,525$10,600$0
Total Invoice$50,575$54,360$59,335$60,230$21,323
Adjustments for Features-5,730-5,314-4,761-5,5920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,845$49,046$54,574$54,638$21,323
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,201$9,729$9,793$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20122012201220122011
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesSentra
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i2.0SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300 
CVT    $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer$350    
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
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 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 $150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250 
Rearview camera$200$200 $200$200
Temporary spare tire    $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo net    $40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
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$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 $100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250  
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0 $0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information    $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat   $150 
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat   $100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat   $100 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Total Value of Features$8,670$8,220$7,620$8,520$2,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,205$5,755$5,155$6,055$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,730-5,314-4,761-5,5920

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20122011
Model5-SeriesSentra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in105.7 in
Length193.1 in179.8 in
Width73.2 in70.5 in
Height57.6 in59.5 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.2,854 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested80085%
Total Not Requested14015%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power decklid350No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90045%
Total Not Requested110055%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested80085%
Total Not Requested14015%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra 2.0SL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 camera200Yes
Cargo net40No
Total Requested178098%
Total Not Requested402%

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