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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: $23,080

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $29,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,323

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $27,547

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112011
ModelSentra5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim2.0SL528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,390 $45,050 $50,100 $60,200
Base Invoice $18,084 $41,645 $46,290 $55,585
Special Value Package 990      
Mud guards 150      
Leather seating surfaces 900      
Navigation system 400 1,900 1,900  
Floor mats 120      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 130      
Interior ambient lighting 240      
Premium Package   1,800 1,800  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550  
iPod integration   400 400 400
Folding second row seats   475 475 475
Heated front seats   500 500 500
Proximity key   1,000 1,000 1,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350
Rearview camera       400
Special Value Package 859      
Mud guards 115      
Leather seating surfaces 780      
Navigation system 347 1,730 1,730  
Floor mats 94      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 112      
Interior ambient lighting 172      
Premium Package   1,640 1,640  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500  
iPod integration   365 365 365
Folding second row seats   430 430 430
Heated front seats   455 455 455
Proximity key   910 910 910
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320
Rearview camera       365
Options (change) 2,930 6,975 6,975 3,125
Options (change) 2,479 6,350 6,350 2,845
Destination 760 875 875 875
Total Price $23,080 $52,900 $57,950 $64,200
Total Invoice $21,323 $48,870 $53,515 $59,305

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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: $25,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,732
Model Year2011201120112011
ModelSentra5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim2.0SL528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionCVTT8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6205, 12205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$23,080$52,900$57,950$64,200
Adjustments for Features0-4,130-4,830-5,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,080$48,770$53,120$58,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,350$10,000
Total Invoice$21,323$48,870$53,515$59,305
Adjustments for Features0-3,815-4,460-5,016
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,323$45,055$49,055$54,289
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,000$9,234

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2011201120112011
ModelSentra5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trim2.0SL528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Brake assist $50$50$50
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera$200  $200
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo net$40   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
USB port$25   
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Cornering lights  $50$50
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Wood trim $300$300$300
Total Value of Features$2,190$6,320$7,020$7,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,130$4,830$5,430
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,815-4,460-5,016

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20112011
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
Nissan Sentra 2.0SL

Special Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Cargo net40No
Total Requested178098%
Total Not Requested402%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Proximity key
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
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
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested120069%
Total Not Requested55031%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Proximity key
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
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
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested120069%
Total Not Requested55031%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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