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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: $23,095

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $31,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,371

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $29,809

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016201620162012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesSentra
Trim528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM52.0SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,200 $55,850 $57,350 $62,100 $66,300 $94,100 $19,760
Base Invoice $46,865 $52,060 $53,440 $57,810 $61,675 $87,250 $18,428
Premium Package 2,600 1,500 1,500 1,500      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550      
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500 500    
Rear spoiler           0  
Wood trim           0  
Mud guards             160
Special Value Package             990
Leather seating surfaces             900
Floor mats             120
Auto-dimming rearview mirror             135
Interior ambient lighting             250
Premium Package 2,365 1,365 1,365 1,365      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500      
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455 455    
Rear spoiler           0  
Wood trim           0  
Mud guards             118
Special Value Package             859
Leather seating surfaces             780
Floor mats             94
Auto-dimming rearview mirror             116
Interior ambient lighting             196
Options (change) 3,650 2,550 2,550 2,550 500 0 2,555
Options (change) 3,320 2,320 2,320 2,320 455 0 2,163
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 780
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $54,845 $59,395 $60,895 $65,645 $67,795 $96,395 $23,095
Total Invoice $51,180 $55,375 $56,755 $61,125 $63,125 $89,545 $21,371

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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: $25,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,879
Model Year2016201620162016201620162012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesSentra
Trim528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM52.0SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6255hp I6 D335hp I4 H443hp V8560hp V8140hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8S7CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10600, 16600, 16160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18265/40-19205/55-16
Total Price$54,845$59,395$60,895$65,645$67,795$96,395$23,095
Adjustments for Features-6,355-6,355-6,355-6,355-7,955-9,6800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,490$53,040$54,540$59,290$59,840$86,715$23,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,550$6,050$10,800$11,350$38,225$0
Total Invoice$51,180$55,375$56,755$61,125$63,125$89,545$21,371
Adjustments for Features-5,930-5,925-5,923-5,917-7,407-8,9920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,250$49,450$50,832$55,208$55,718$80,553$21,371
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,200$5,582$9,958$10,468$35,303$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year2016201620162016201620162012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesSentra
Trim528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM52.0SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300  
7-speed automated manual     $1200 
CVT      $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0 
FWD      $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual      $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear    $250$250 
Rearview camera    $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire      $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Cargo net      $40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 $100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250   
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125   
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers      $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 $0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit     $0 
Bodyside moldings      $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler     $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0$0 
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0$0 
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio      $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound    $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Text dictation$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information      $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Voice recorder$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 $125
Headlight washers     $50 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300$300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat      $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat     $100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat     $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat    $100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat    $100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner     $650 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,945$8,945$8,945$8,945$10,545$12,270$2,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,355$6,355$6,355$6,355$7,955$9,680$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,930-5,925-5,923-5,917-7,407-8,9920

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20162012
Model5-SeriesSentra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in105.7 in
Length193.4 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 Legroom35.3 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115055%
Total Not Requested95045%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested70074%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535d

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested70074%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested70074%

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 camera200Yes
Cargo net40No
Total Requested178098%
Total Not Requested402%

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