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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: $6,190

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201220122012201220122012
Model5-Series911911911911911911
TrimM5CarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurboTurbo S
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $83,900 $79,000 $91,900 $93,500 $106,400 $137,500 $160,700
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,500 3,295 3,295 3,295 3,295    
Folding second row seats 475            
Heated steering wheel 200 250 250 250 250 250 250
Wood trim 0 890 890 890 890 890 890
iPod integration 400            
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    
Infotainment Package   3,010 3,010 3,010 3,010    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710 710 710    
Heated front seats   525 525 525 525 525 525
Obstacle detection, rear   530 530 530 530 530 530
Voice control for nav and audio   595 595 595 595 595 595
Audio controls on steering wheel   615 615 615 615 0 0
CD changer, in-dash   650 650 650 650 650  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   3,040 950        
Carrera S wheels   1,550          
Adaptive dampers - electrical       2,090      
Traffic information           0 0
Satellite radio           750 750
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,185 -306 -306 -306 -306    
Folding second row seats 430            
Heated steering wheel 180 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wood trim 0 757 757 757 757 757 0
iPod integration 365            
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    
Infotainment Package   0 0 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0 0    
Heated front seats   0 0 0 0 0 0
Obstacle detection, rear   451 451 451 451 451 0
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0 0 0 0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel   0 0 0 0 0 0
CD changer, in-dash   0 0 0 0 0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0 0        
Carrera S wheels   1,318          
Adaptive dampers - electrical       0      
Traffic information           0 0
Satellite radio           0 0
Options (change) 5,170 19,135 15,495 16,635 14,545 5,335 3,540
Options (change) 4,700 4,817 3,499 3,499 3,499 2,181 0
Destination 825 950 950 950 950 950 950
Gas Tax 3,000 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total Price $92,895 $99,085 $108,345 $111,085 $121,895 $143,785 $165,190

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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: $8,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $82,591
Model Year2008201220122012201220122012
Model5-Series911911911911911911
TrimM5CarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurboTurbo S
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine500hp V10345hp H6385hp H6345hp H6385hp H6500hp H6530hp H6
TransmissionS7M6M6M6M6M6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 13385, 13385, 13385, 13385, 13385, 13385, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19235/35-19235/35-19235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$92,895$99,085$108,345$111,085$121,895$143,785$165,190
Adjustments for Features-2,59500-2,000-2,000-1,575-7,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$90,300$99,085$108,345$109,085$119,895$142,210$157,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,260$10,000$20,810$43,125$58,230

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Porsche 911

Model Year2008201220122012201220122012
Model5-Series911911911911911911
TrimM5CarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurboTurbo S
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200     $1200
6-speed manual $150$150$150$150$150 
RWD$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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350      
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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 
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$15
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)      $500
Engine / Motor 
Rear-engine configuration $0$0$0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0      
Larger rear spoiler     $200$200
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200  
Rear spoiler$200      
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400$400$400  
Sunroof$900$900$900  $900$900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200      
CD player$125      
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0$0
iPod integration$100      
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50$50
Off-road navigation system $0$0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250      
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200      
USB port $25$25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge     $75$75
Chronometer      $100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100$100
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      
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75$75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50      
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50      
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector      $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0    
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0      
Transmission 
Launch control      $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls      $100
Total Value of Features$5,100$2,505$2,505$4,505$4,505$4,080$10,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,595$0$0$2,000$2,000$1,575$7,875
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,39900-80-73-34-45

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Porsche 911

Model Year20082012
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%
Sport suspension (upgrade)
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Total Requested1050100%
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
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 information25Yes
Bose, 385W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested110075%
Total Not Requested36525%
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%
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
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 information25Yes
Bose, 385W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested110075%
Total Not Requested36525%

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%
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
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 information25Yes
Bose, 385W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested110075%
Total Not Requested36525%

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%
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
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 information25Yes
Bose, 385W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested110075%
Total Not Requested36525%

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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