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

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Nissan Sentra vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,810

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $30,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,267

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $27,893

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012201220122012
ModelSentra5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim2.0SL528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,660 $46,900 $52,500 $60,950 $62,000
Base Invoice $18,334 $43,330 $48,480 $56,255 $57,220
Sunroof 850        
Mud guards 140        
Cargo organizer 150        
Floor mats 165        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 125        
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550  
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500
Proximity key   1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Leather seating surfaces   1,450      
Folding second row seats   475 475   475
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350 350
Sunroof 738        
Mud guards 106        
Cargo organizer 130        
Floor mats 130        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 109        
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500  
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455
Proximity key   910 910 910 910
Leather seating surfaces   1,320      
Folding second row seats   430 430   430
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320 320
Options (change) 1,430 4,325 2,875 2,400 2,325
Options (change) 1,213 3,935 2,615 2,185 2,115
Destination 720 895 895 895 895
Total Price $21,810 $52,120 $56,270 $64,245 $65,220
Total Invoice $20,267 $48,160 $51,990 $59,335 $60,230

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra 2.0SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,303
Model Year20092012201220122012
ModelSentra5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim2.0SL528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8
TransmissionCVTT8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$21,810$52,120$56,270$64,245$65,220
Adjustments for Features0-6,050-6,050-6,790-7,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,810$46,070$50,220$57,455$57,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,150$11,385$11,460
Total Invoice$20,267$48,160$51,990$59,335$60,230
Adjustments for Features0-5,590-5,590-6,271-7,102
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,267$42,570$46,400$53,064$53,128
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,830$10,494$10,558

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20092012201220122012
ModelSentra5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim2.0SL528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
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
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
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Rearview camera    $200
Stability control $400$400$400$400
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150
Traction control $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo mat$40    
Cargo net$40    
Cargo organizer$100    
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50
Media drive   $15$15
Navigation system   $600$600
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
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $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
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
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$2,105$8,155$8,155$8,895$9,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,050$6,050$6,790$7,690
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,590-5,590-6,271-7,102

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20092012
ModelSentra5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in116.9 in
Length179.8 in193.1 in
Width70.5 in73.2 in
Height59.5 in57.6 in
Curb Weight2,854 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

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