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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: $86,170

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $1,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $76,105

Porsche 911 Carrera   
Difference: $2,820

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620082008200820082008
Model5-Series911911911911911
TrimM5CarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurbo
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $81,200 $73,500 $83,800 $87,000 $97,300 $126,200
Base Invoice $74,070 $64,174 $73,192 $76,038 $85,011 $110,313
Folding second row seats 475          
Xenon HID headlights 800 1,090   1,090    
Wood trim 0 890 890 890 890 890
Rear spoiler 0          
Adaptive Sports Seats   3,055 3,055 3,055 3,055 1,145
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   385 385 385 385  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   690 690 690 690  
Floor mats   140 140 140 140 140
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,990   1,990    
Navigation system   2,110 2,110 2,110 2,110  
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500 500
Obstacle detection, rear   530 530 530 530 530
CD changer, remote   650 650 650 650 650
Audio controls on steering wheel   990 990 990 990  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel           620
Folding second row seats 430          
Xenon HID headlights 730 927   927    
Wood trim 0 757 757 757 757 757
Rear spoiler 0          
Adaptive Sports Seats   2,597 2,597 2,597 2,597 973
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   327 327 327 327  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   587 587 587 587  
Floor mats   119 119 119 119 119
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,692   1,692    
Navigation system   1,794 1,794 1,794 1,794  
Heated front seats   425 425 425 425 425
Obstacle detection, rear   451 451 451 451 451
CD changer, remote   553 553 553 553 553
Audio controls on steering wheel   842 842 842 842  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel           527
Options (change) 1,275 13,020 9,940 13,020 9,940 4,475
Options (change) 1,160 11,071 8,452 11,071 8,452 3,805
Destination 695 860 860 860 860 860
Gas Tax 3,000 0 0 0 0 0
Total Price $86,170 $87,380 $94,600 $100,880 $108,100 $131,535
Total Invoice $78,925 $76,105 $82,504 $87,969 $94,323 $114,978

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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: $4,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $441
Model Year200620082008200820082008
Model5-Series911911911911911
TrimM5CarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurbo
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine500hp V10325hp H6355hp H6325hp H6355hp H6480hp H6
TransmissionS7M6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 13235, 9235, 9235, 9235, 9325, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19235/40-18235/35-19235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$86,170$87,380$94,600$100,880$108,100$131,535
Adjustments for Features-3,5600-125-2,000-2,125-3,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$82,610$87,380$94,475$98,880$105,975$128,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,095$11,500$18,595$40,905
Total Invoice$78,925$76,105$82,504$87,969$94,323$114,978
Adjustments for Features-3,2610-109-1,744-1,854-2,841
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$75,664$76,105$82,395$86,225$92,469$112,137
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,290$10,120$16,364$36,032

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Porsche 911

Model Year200620082008200820082008
Model5-Series911911911911911
TrimM5CarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurbo
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200     
6-speed manual $150$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0   
AWD   $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350     
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front$150     
Side curtain airbags$350     
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50     
Rear seat pass-through$100     
Ski sack$50     
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125     
Rear air vents with manual controls$150     
Residual heat$50     
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300    $300
Engine / Motor 
Rear-engine configuration $0$0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0     
Larger rear spoiler     $200
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200     
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400$400$400 
Sunroof$900$900$900  $900
Infotainment 
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50
Off-road navigation system $0$0$0$0$0
Surround sound$250    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200     
Voice control for nav and audio$100     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75     
Boost gauge     $75
Fog lights$125 $125 $125$125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25     
Power-folding mirrors$50     
Steering-linked headlights$150     
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50     
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50     
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50     
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0     
Total Value of Features$5,475$1,915$2,040$3,915$4,040$5,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,560$0$125$2,000$2,125$3,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2610-109-1,744-1,854-2,841

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Porsche 911

Model Year20062008
Model5-Series911
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase113.7 in92.5 in
Length191.1 in175.6 in
Width72.7 in71.2 in
Height57.8 in51.6 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.3,076 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in31.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft34.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera S

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa S

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Turbo

Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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