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BMW 5-Series vs. Porsche 911 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 5-Series vs. Porsche 911 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $116,895

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $6,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $109,169

Porsche 911 Carrera   
Difference: $206

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820172017201720172017
Model5-Series911911911911911
TrimM5CarreraCarrera SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $102,600 $89,400 $103,400 $119,000 $159,200 $188,100
Base Invoice $96,100 $80,460 $93,060 $107,100 $143,280 $169,290
Apple CarPlay support 300          
Wood trim 0 1,990 1,990   1,990 0
Sunroof 0 1,990 1,990 1,990   1,990
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,500 3,490 3,490 3,850    
Ceramic brake rotors 8,500 8,520 8,520 8,520 9,210  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   1,320        
Heated steering wheel   470 470   0 0
Premium Package Plus   3,970 3,970 4,570    
Adaptive sport seats plus   3,825 3,825   1,145  
245/35ZR20   1,580        
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   2,950 2,950      
Body kit   750 750 750 750 750
Power-folding mirrors   320 320 0 320 0
Voice recorder   650 650 650 650 650
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710 710    
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel       470    
LED headlights       2,765    
Interior ambient lighting         510 510
Proximity key         1,090 1,090
Auto-dimming headlights         500  
Apple CarPlay support 275          
Wood trim 0 1,692 1,692   1,692 0
Sunroof 0 1,692 1,692 1,692   1,692
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,185 2,967 2,967 3,273    
Ceramic brake rotors 7,820 7,242 7,242 7,242 7,829  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   1,122        
Heated steering wheel   400 400   0 0
Premium Package Plus   3,375 3,375 3,884    
Adaptive sport seats plus   3,251 3,251   973  
245/35ZR20   1,343        
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   2,508 2,508      
Body kit   638 638 638 638 638
Power-folding mirrors   272 272 0 272 0
Voice recorder   553 553 553 553 553
Metallic paint (extra cost)   604 604 604    
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel       400    
LED headlights       2,350    
Interior ambient lighting         434 434
Proximity key         927 927
Auto-dimming headlights         425  
Options (change) 12,300 32,535 29,635 24,275 16,165 4,990
Options (change) 11,280 27,659 25,194 20,636 13,743 4,244
Destination 995 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050
Gas Tax 1,000 0 0 0 0 0
Total Price $116,895 $122,985 $134,085 $144,325 $176,415 $194,140
Total Invoice $109,375 $109,169 $119,304 $128,786 $158,073 $174,584

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Porsche 911

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series M5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,622
Model Year201820172017201720172017
Model5-Series911911911911911
TrimM5CarreraCarrera SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine600hp V8370hp H6420hp H6450hp H6540hp H6580hp H6
TransmissionT8M7M7M7S7S7
Drivetrain4WDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16?, 8?, 8?, 8555, 12555, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/40-19245/35-20245/35-20245/35-20245/35-20245/35-20
Total Price$116,895$122,985$134,085$144,325$176,415$194,140
Adjustments for Features-5,16000-700-5,200-5,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$111,735$122,985$134,085$143,625$171,215$188,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,100$20,640$48,230$65,455
Total Invoice$109,375$109,169$119,304$128,786$158,073$174,584
Adjustments for Features-4,82800-625-4,659-5,126
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$104,547$109,169$119,304$128,161$153,414$169,458
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,135$18,992$44,245$60,289

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Porsche 911

Model Year201820172017201720172017
Model5-Series911911911911911
TrimM5CarreraCarrera SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300     
7-speed manual $300$300$300  
7-speed automated manual    $1200$1200
4WD$1700     
RWD $0$0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100     
Power rear side windows$200     
Power trunk closer$350     
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0     
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0     
Driver drowsiness monitor$150     
Hill descent control$250     
Rollover sensor$50     
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25$25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50     
Rear seat pass-through$100     
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100     
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500     
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500$500$500
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300$300$300
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500$500$500$500  
Rear-engine configuration $0$0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Active front spoiler    $500$500
Active grille shutters $0$0$0$0$0
Active rear spoiler $300$300$300$300$300
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 $0$0$0$0
Rear spoiler$200     
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400$400  
Tall rear wing-type spoiler    $500$500
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0     
Gesture control system$100     
Off-road navigation system $0$0$0$0$0
S Voice support$0     
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250     
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25     
Surround sound$250   $250$250
Text dictation$50     
Traffic + travel information$25     
Traffic information $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0     
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Boost gauge $75$75$75$75$75
Chronometer   $100$100$100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Head-up display (HUD)$350     
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150     
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250     
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25     
Performance data recording app   $200  
Performance meter   $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100  
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150  
Center armrest(s), second row$50     
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300   
Folding second row seats$300     
Folding second row seats w/o opening to trunk $75$75$75$75$75
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150$150
Memory system, passenger seat$150     
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50     
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50     
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100     
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100     
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0  
Wood trim$300$300$300 $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars     $500
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options$0     
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  $200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)$0     
Polished alloy wheels    $350 
Rear wheel steering    $1500$1500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0     
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching   $50  
Launch control$100     
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   $100$100
Total Value of Features$9,300$4,140$4,140$4,840$9,340$9,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,160$0$0$700$5,200$5,700
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,82800-625-4,659-5,126

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Porsche 911

Model Year20182017
Model5-Series911
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase117.1 in96.5 in
Length194.6 in177.1 in
Width73.5 in71.2 in
Height58.2 in50.9 in
Curb Weight3,747 lb.3,154 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.7 ft35.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.714.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera

Torque vectoring, brake-based
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
245/35ZR20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
245/35ZR20 tires200No
305/30ZR20 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable
FeatureValueRequested?
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable500Yes
Sport exhaust0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested292587%
Total Not Requested42513%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera S

Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable
FeatureValueRequested?
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable500Yes
Sport exhaust0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested292587%
Total Not Requested42513%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera GTS

Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested242597%
Total Not Requested753%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Turbo

Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Turbo S

Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%

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