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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: $86,765

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $8,265

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062011201120112011201120112011
Model5-Series911911911911911911911
TrimM5CarreraCarrera STargaTarga SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $81,200 $77,800 $90,500 $92,100 $104,800 $103,100 $135,500 $160,700
Xenon HID headlights 800              
Folding second row seats 475              
Satellite radio 595         750 750 750
Wood trim 0 890 890 890 890   890 890
Rear spoiler 0              
Adaptive Sports Seats   3,055 3,055 3,055 3,055 2,255 1,145  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   420 420 420 420 420    
Infotainment Package   3,010 3,010 3,010 3,010      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710 710 710 710    
Heated front seats   525 525 525 525 525 525 525
Obstacle detection, rear   530 530 530 530 530 530 530
Voice control for nav and audio   595 595 595 595 595 595 595
Audio controls on steering wheel   615 615 615 615 365 0 0
CD changer, in-dash   650 650 650 650 650 650  
Steering-linked headlights   690 690 690 690 690 690  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   3,040 950     950    
Carrera S wheels   1,550            
Adaptive dampers - electrical       2,090        
PCM           2,110    
Xenon HID headlights 730              
Folding second row seats 430              
Satellite radio 540         0 0 0
Wood trim 0 757 757 757 757   757 0
Rear spoiler 0              
Adaptive Sports Seats   2,597 2,597 2,597 2,597 0 973  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   0 0 0 0 0    
Infotainment Package   0 0 0 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0 0 0    
Heated front seats   0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Obstacle detection, rear   451 451 451 451 0 451 0
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel   0 0 0 0 0 0 0
CD changer, in-dash   0 0 0 0 0 0  
Steering-linked headlights   0 0 0 0 0 0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0 0     0    
Carrera S wheels   1,318            
Adaptive dampers - electrical       0        
PCM           0    
Options (change) 1,870 16,280 12,640 13,780 11,690 10,550 5,775 3,290
Options (change) 1,700 5,123 3,805 3,805 3,805 0 2,181 0
Destination 695 950 950 950 950 950 950 950
Gas Tax 3,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total Price $86,765 $95,030 $104,090 $106,830 $117,440 $114,600 $142,225 $164,940

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 5-Series M5
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche 911 Turbo S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $76,418
Model Year20062011201120112011201120112011
Model5-Series911911911911911911911
TrimM5CarreraCarrera STargaTarga SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine500hp V10345hp H6385hp H6345hp H6385hp H6408hp H6500hp H6530hp H6
TransmissionS7M6M6M6M6M6M6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 13385, 13385, 13385, 13385, 13235, 9385, 13385, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19235/35-19235/35-19235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$86,765$95,030$104,090$106,830$117,440$114,600$142,225$164,940
Adjustments for Features-2,345-75-75-6,875-2,0750-2,625-8,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$84,420$94,955$104,015$99,955$115,365$114,600$139,600$156,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,060$5,000$20,410$19,645$44,645$61,210

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Porsche 911

Model Year20062011201120112011201120112011
Model5-Series911911911911911911911
TrimM5CarreraCarrera STargaTarga SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200      $1200
6-speed manual $150$150$150$150$150$150 
RWD$0$0$0  $0  
AWD   $1700$1700 $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200       
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350       
Wind blocker   $300    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests   $500    
Ceramic brake rotors       $4000
Obstacle detection, front$150       
Side curtain airbags$350       
Torque vectoring, brake-based       $100
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$15$15
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)       $500
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     $500  
Rear-engine configuration $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0    $0  
Larger rear spoiler      $200$200
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200   
Power convertible top   $4000    
Rear spoiler$200       
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400$400$400$400  
Sunroof$900$900$900  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325$325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200       
CD player$125       
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Off-road navigation system $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250 $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200       
Traffic information $25$25$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge      $75$75
Chronometer       $100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25       
Power-folding mirrors$50       
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25       
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50       
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50       
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50       
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     $0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather      $1000$1000
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300 $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector       $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0  $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0       
Transmission 
Launch control       $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       $100
Total Value of Features$5,200$2,930$2,930$9,730$4,930$2,855$5,480$11,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,345$75$75$6,875$2,075$0$2,625$8,775
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,148-5-3-306-840-58-51

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Porsche 911

Model Year20062011
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.16.9 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 ft34.4 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
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport suspension (upgrade)
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Total Requested1050100%
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25No
Bose, 385W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Total Requested105072%
Total Not Requested41528%
Carrera S wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
235/35ZR19 tires200No
295/30ZR19 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera S

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport suspension (upgrade)
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Total Requested550100%
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25No
Bose, 385W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Total Requested105072%
Total Not Requested41528%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested300100%
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25No
Bose, 385W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Total Requested105072%
Total Not Requested41528%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa S

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested300100%
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25No
Bose, 385W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Total Requested105072%
Total Not Requested41528%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera GTS

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport suspension (upgrade)
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Total Requested550100%
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Total Requested60094%
Total Not Requested406%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Turbo

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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