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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: $92,895

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $2,435

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820092009200920092009
Model5-Series911911911911911
TrimM5CarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurbo
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $83,900 $75,600 $86,200 $89,500 $100,100 $128,700
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,500 3,295 3,295 3,295 3,295  
Folding second row seats 475          
iPod integration 400 440 440 440 440 440
Heated steering wheel 200 190 190 190 190  
Wood trim 0 890 890 890 890 890
Rear spoiler 0          
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595          
Adaptive Sports Seats   3,055 3,055 3,055 3,055 1,145
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   420 420 420 420  
Navigation system   2,110 2,110 2,110 2,110  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710 710 710  
Traffic information   0 0 0 0 0
Satellite radio   750 750 750 750 750
Floor mats   140 140 140 140 140
Voice control for nav and audio   595 595 595 595 595
CD changer, in-dash   650 650 650 650 650
Bluetooth cell phone link   695 695 695 695 695
Limited-slip rear differential   950 950      
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,990   1,990    
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500 500
Obstacle detection, rear   530 530 530 530 530
Audio controls on steering wheel   870 870 870 870  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel           255
6-speed manual           0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,185 -306 -306 -306 -306  
Folding second row seats 430          
iPod integration 365 0 0 0 0 0
Heated steering wheel 180 0 0 0 0  
Wood trim 0 757 757 757 757 757
Rear spoiler 0          
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540          
Adaptive Sports Seats   2,597 2,597 2,597 2,597 973
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   0 0 0 0  
Navigation system   1,794 1,794 1,794 1,794  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0 0  
Traffic information   0 0 0 0 0
Satellite radio   0 0 0 0 0
Floor mats   119 119 119 119 119
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0 0 0 0
CD changer, in-dash   553 553 553 553 553
Bluetooth cell phone link   0 0 0 0 0
Limited-slip rear differential   0 0      
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,692   1,692    
Heated front seats   425 425 425 425 425
Obstacle detection, rear   451 451 451 451 451
Audio controls on steering wheel   0 0 0 0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel           0
6-speed manual           0
Options (change) 5,170 18,780 16,790 17,830 15,840 6,590
Options (change) 4,700 8,082 6,390 8,082 6,390 3,278
Destination 825 950 950 950 950 950
Gas Tax 3,000 0 0 0 0 0
Total Price $92,895 $95,330 $103,940 $108,280 $116,890 $136,240

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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
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $79,160
Model Year200820092009200920092009
Model5-Series911911911911911
TrimM5CarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurbo
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine500hp V10345hp H6385hp H6345hp H6385hp H6480hp H6
TransmissionS7M6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 13235, 9235, 9235, 9235, 9385, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19235/40-18235/35-19235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$92,895$95,330$103,940$108,280$116,890$136,240
Adjustments for Features-2,77000-2,000-2,000-1,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$90,125$95,330$103,940$106,280$114,890$134,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,610$10,950$19,560$39,185

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Porsche 911

Model Year200820092009200920092009
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 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100 
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 
Automatic air recirculation$100     
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
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 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200     
CD player$125     
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50
Off-road navigation system $0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250     
Surround sound$250    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge     $75
Fog light, rear $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     
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50     
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50     
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0     
Total Value of Features$5,500$2,730$2,730$4,730$4,730$4,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,770$0$0$2,000$2,000$1,725
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,56100-167-126-54

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Porsche 911

Model Year20082009
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 Weight3,506 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%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested15091%
Total Not Requested159%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
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 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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested15091%
Total Not Requested159%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
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 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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested15091%
Total Not Requested159%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
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 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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested15091%
Total Not Requested159%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
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 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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested15091%
Total Not Requested159%
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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