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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: $24,970

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $32,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,486

Nissan Sentra SR   
Difference: $29,504

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201220122012
ModelSentraSentra5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimSRSL528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,990 $21,500 $46,900 $52,500 $62,000
Base Invoice $18,997 $20,429 $43,330 $48,480 $57,220
Premium Technology Package 3,820 2,360      
Floor mats 200 200      
Door sill trim plates 75 75      
Technology Package     1,850 1,850  
Premium Package     2,250    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,400 2,400 2,400
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550  
App support     250 250 250
Heated front seats     500 500 500
Proximity key     1,000 1,000 1,000
Folding second row seats     475 475 475
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350 350
Obstacle detection, rear       750  
Premium Technology Package 3,382 2,089      
Floor mats 169 169      
Door sill trim plates 53 53      
Technology Package     1,685 1,685  
Premium Package     2,050    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,185 2,185 2,185
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500  
App support     230 230 230
Heated front seats     455 455 455
Proximity key     910 910 910
Folding second row seats     430 430 430
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320 320
Obstacle detection, rear       685  
Options (change) 4,095 2,635 9,625 8,125 4,975
Options (change) 3,604 2,311 8,765 7,400 4,530
Destination 885 885 895 895 895
Total Price $24,970 $25,020 $57,420 $61,520 $67,870
Total Invoice $23,486 $23,625 $52,990 $56,775 $62,645

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan Sentra SL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Nissan Sentra SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,039
Model Year20172017201220122012
ModelSentraSentra5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimSRSL528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine130hp I4130hp I4240hp I4300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionCVTCVTT8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$24,970$25,020$57,420$61,520$67,870
Adjustments for Features0-100-3,755-3,305-3,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,970$24,920$53,665$58,215$64,265
Cost Above Minimum$50$0$0$4,550$10,600
Total Invoice$23,486$23,625$52,990$56,775$62,645
Adjustments for Features0-94-3,465-3,050-3,327
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,486$23,531$49,525$53,725$59,318
Cost Above Minimum$0$45$0$4,200$9,793

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Features Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20172017201220122012
ModelSentraSentra5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimSRSL528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850
Power trunk closer  $350  
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200   
Blind spot warning system$200$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo mat$40$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $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
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150 
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200    
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50
Media drive  $15$15$15
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0   
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
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, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat  $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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat    $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat    $100
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200 
Total Value of Features$4,115$4,215$7,870$7,420$7,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$3,755$3,305$3,605
Value of Feature Adjustments0-94-3,465-3,050-3,327

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Sentra vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20172012
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 Weight2,849 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 Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested420583%
Total Not Requested85017%

Option Package Details
Nissan Sentra SL

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested198078%
Total Not Requested55022%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
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%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
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

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
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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