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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: $87,290

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $18,320

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620162016201620162016
Model5-Series911911911911911
TrimM5CarreraCarrera SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $81,200 $84,300 $98,900 $114,200 $151,100 $182,700
Xenon HID headlights 800          
Satellite radio 595          
Wood trim 0 1,770 1,770   1,990 0
Proximity key 1,000          
Rear spoiler 0          
Bose 555W 12 speakers   2,120 2,120 2,120    
Torque vectoring, brake-based   1,320        
Premium Package Plus   2,330 2,330 4,470    
Adaptive sport seats plus   3,825 3,825   1,145  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   2,980 890 890    
Sunroof   1,990 1,990 1,990   1,990
Body kit   750 750 750 750 750
Audio controls on steering wheel   615 615 165 0 0
Obstacle detection, rear   610 610 610    
Obstacle detection, front   380 380 380 380  
Power-folding mirrors   320 320 0 320 0
Voice control for nav and audio   595 595 595 595 595
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710 710    
CD changer, in-dash         750 750
Xenon HID headlights 730          
Satellite radio 540          
Wood trim 0 0 0   0 0
Proximity key 910          
Rear spoiler 0          
Bose 555W 12 speakers   0 0 0    
Torque vectoring, brake-based   0        
Premium Package Plus   0 0 0    
Adaptive sport seats plus   0 0   0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0 0 0    
Sunroof   0 0 0   0
Body kit   0 0 0 0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel   0 0 0 0 0
Obstacle detection, rear   0 0 0    
Obstacle detection, front   0 0 0 0  
Power-folding mirrors   0 0 0 0 0
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0    
CD changer, in-dash         0 0
Options (change) 2,395 20,315 16,905 12,680 5,930 4,085
Options (change) 2,180 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 695 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 3,000 0 0 0 0 0
Total Price $87,290 $105,610 $116,800 $127,875 $158,025 $187,780

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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: $18,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $78,857
Model Year200620162016201620162016
Model5-Series911911911911911
TrimM5CarreraCarrera SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine500hp V10350hp H6400hp H6430hp H6520hp H6560hp H6
TransmissionS7M7M7M7S7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 13445, 12445, 12445, 12445, 12445, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19235/40-19245/35-20245/35-20245/35-20245/35-20
Total Price$87,290$105,610$116,800$127,875$158,025$187,780
Adjustments for Features-17000-1,300-5,625-11,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$87,120$105,610$116,800$126,575$152,400$175,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,190$20,965$46,790$70,295

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Porsche 911

Model Year200620162016201620162016
Model5-Series911911911911911
TrimM5CarreraCarrera SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200   $1200$1200
7-speed manual $300$300$300  
RWD$0$0$0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200     
Proximity key$250$250$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Ceramic brake rotors     $4000
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50     
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150     
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500 $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500  
Rear-engine configuration $0$0$0$0$0
Regenerative braking $0$0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Active front spoiler    $500$500
Active rear spoiler    $300$300
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0$0$0
Rear spoiler$200     
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400$400  
Tall rear wing-type spoiler    $500$500
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200     
CD player$125     
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50
Off-road navigation system $0$0$0$0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200     
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
Traffic information $25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights     $200
Boost gauge    $75$75
Chronometer   $100 $100
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125     
LED headlights     $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25     
Performance meter   $150 $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25     
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50     
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300   
Folding second row seats w/o opening to trunk $75$75$75$75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50     
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50     
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000
Wood trim$300$300$300 $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars     $500
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200 $200
Rear wheel steering    $1500$1500
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0     
Wheels, dark finish   $0  
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,700$3,530$3,530$4,830$9,155$15,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$170$0$0$1,300$5,625$11,875
Value of Feature Adjustments-15600-10-35-63

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Porsche 911

Model Year20062016
Model5-Series911
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase113.7 in96.5 in
Length191.1 in176.8 in
Width72.7 in71.2 in
Height57.8 in51.3 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.3,043 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in0.0 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

Bose, 445W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 445W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
App support0No
Total Requested65060%
Total Not Requested42540%
Torque vectoring / active trace control
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Sport suspension (upgrade)
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested195074%
Total Not Requested70026%
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested150088%
Total Not Requested20012%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera S

Bose, 445W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 445W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
App support0No
Total Requested65060%
Total Not Requested42540%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested195074%
Total Not Requested70026%
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested150088%
Total Not Requested20012%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera GTS

Bose, 445W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 445W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
App support0No
Total Requested65060%
Total Not Requested42540%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested215086%
Total Not Requested35014%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Turbo

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%

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