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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: $23,875

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $31,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,517

Nissan Sentra SL   
Difference: $28,288

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152012201220122012
ModelSentraSentra5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimSRSL528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,910 $20,670 $46,900 $52,500 $60,950 $62,000
Base Invoice $18,921 $19,641 $43,330 $48,480 $56,255 $57,220
Premium Package 2,230 1,130 2,250      
Navigation Package 720 720        
Floor mats 180 180        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350 350        
Technology Package     1,850 1,850    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550  
App support     250 250 250 250
Heated front seats     500 500 500 500
Proximity key     1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Folding second row seats     475 475   475
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350 350 350
Obstacle detection, rear       750    
Premium Package 1,974 1,000 2,050      
Navigation Package 637 637        
Floor mats 148 148        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 266 266        
Technology Package     1,685 1,685    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500  
App support     230 230 230 230
Heated front seats     455 455 455 455
Proximity key     910 910 910 910
Folding second row seats     430 430   430
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320 320 320
Obstacle detection, rear       685    
Options (change) 3,480 2,380 7,225 5,725 2,650 2,575
Options (change) 3,025 2,051 6,580 5,215 2,415 2,345
Destination 825 825 895 895 895 895
Total Price $24,215 $23,875 $55,020 $59,120 $64,495 $65,470
Total Invoice $22,771 $22,517 $50,805 $54,590 $59,565 $60,460

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,207
Model Year201520152012201220122012
ModelSentraSentra5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimSRSL528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine130hp I4130hp I4240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8
TransmissionCVTCVTT8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$24,215$23,875$55,020$59,120$64,495$65,470
Adjustments for Features0-125-5,630-5,180-4,580-5,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,215$23,750$49,390$53,940$59,915$59,990
Cost Above Minimum$465$0$0$4,550$10,525$10,600
Total Invoice$22,771$22,517$50,805$54,590$59,565$60,460
Adjustments for Features0-118-5,199-4,783-4,230-5,061
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,771$22,399$45,606$49,807$55,335$55,399
Cost Above Minimum$372$0$0$4,201$9,729$9,793

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year201520152012201220122012
ModelSentraSentra5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimSRSL528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0$0    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer  $350   
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
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 $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150    
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Cargo mat$40$40    
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25    
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$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
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$75    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150 
Regenerative braking  $0$0 $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200     
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
Satellite radio$200$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50
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$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 $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200    
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$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$2,815$2,940$8,445$7,995$7,395$8,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$125$5,630$5,180$4,580$5,480
Value of Feature Adjustments0-118-5,199-4,783-4,230-5,061

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20152012
ModelSentra5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in116.9 in
Length182.1 in193.1 in
Width69.3 in73.2 in
Height58.9 in57.6 in
Curb Weight2,823 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SR

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested213086%
Total Not Requested35014%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested975100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested98074%
Total Not Requested35026%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested975100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power decklid350No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100050%
Total Not Requested100050%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested92598%
Total Not Requested152%

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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