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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: $23,095

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $32,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,371

Nissan Sentra 2.0SL   
Difference: $31,274

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220172017
ModelSentra5-Series5-Series
Trim2.0SL530i540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,760 $51,200 $56,450
Base Invoice $18,428 $48,295 $53,180
Mud guards 160    
Special Value Package 990    
Leather seating surfaces 900    
Interior ambient lighting 250    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 135    
Floor mats 120    
Premium Package   2,300  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700 700
Heated front seats   500 500
Temporary spare tire   150 150
Proximity key     650
Mud guards 118    
Special Value Package 859    
Leather seating surfaces 780    
Interior ambient lighting 196    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 116    
Floor mats 94    
Premium Package   2,115  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645 645
Heated front seats   455 455
Temporary spare tire   140 140
Proximity key     600
Options (change) 2,555 3,650 2,000
Options (change) 2,163 3,355 1,840
Destination 780 995 995
Total Price $23,095 $55,845 $59,445
Total Invoice $21,371 $52,645 $56,015

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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: $25,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,458
Model Year201220172017
ModelSentra5-Series5-Series
Trim2.0SL530i540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine140hp I4248hp I4335hp I6
TransmissionCVTT8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$23,095$55,845$59,445
Adjustments for Features0-7,230-6,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,095$48,615$52,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,325
Total Invoice$21,371$52,645$56,015
Adjustments for Features0-6,816-6,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,371$45,829$49,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,056

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year201220172017
ModelSentra5-Series5-Series
Trim2.0SL530i540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power trunk closer $350 
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Brake assist $50$50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo net$40  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Residual heat $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
S Voice support $0$0
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250 
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Text dictation $50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Voice recorder $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50 
Wireless charging station $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125
Cornering lights $50$50
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,165$9,395$8,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,230$6,505
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,816-6,130

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20122017
ModelSentra5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in117.1 in
Length179.8 in194.6 in
Width70.5 in73.5 in
Height59.5 in58.2 in
Curb Weight2,854 lb.3,747 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft318.7 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 camera200No
Cargo net40No
Total Requested158087%
Total Not Requested24013%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested115052%
Total Not Requested107548%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Proximity key
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%

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