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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: $95,370

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $13,925

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920132013
Model5-Series911911
TrimM5CarreraCarrera S
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $85,500 $84,300 $98,900
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,500 3,690 3,690
iPod integration 400    
Heated steering wheel 200 270 270
HD radio 350    
Wood trim 0 1,990 1,990
Proximity key 1,000    
Rear spoiler 0    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595    
Bose 555W 12 speakers   2,420 2,420
Torque vectoring, brake-based   1,320  
Premium Package Plus   2,330 2,330
Adaptive sport seats plus   3,825 3,825
Sport suspension (upgrade)   2,980 890
Sunroof   1,990 1,990
Audio controls on steering wheel   615 615
Obstacle detection, rear   610 610
Voice control for nav and audio   595 595
Obstacle detection, front   380 380
Power-folding mirrors   320 320
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,185 0 0
iPod integration 365    
Heated steering wheel 180 0 0
HD radio 315    
Wood trim 0 0 0
Proximity key 910    
Rear spoiler 0    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540    
Bose 555W 12 speakers   0 0
Torque vectoring, brake-based   0  
Premium Package Plus   0 0
Adaptive sport seats plus   0 0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0 0
Sunroof   0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel   0 0
Obstacle detection, rear   0 0
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0
Obstacle detection, front   0 0
Power-folding mirrors   0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0
Options (change) 6,045 24,045 20,635
Options (change) 5,495 0 0
Destination 825 950 950
Gas Tax 3,000 0 0
Total Price $95,370 $109,295 $120,485

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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 Carrera
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $86,914
Model Year200920132013
Model5-Series911911
TrimM5CarreraCarrera S
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine500hp V10350hp H6400hp H6
TransmissionS7M7M7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 13445, 12445, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19235/40-19245/35-20
Total Price$95,370$109,295$120,485
Adjustments for Features-32000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$95,050$109,295$120,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,190

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Porsche 911

Model Year200920132013
Model5-Series911911
TrimM5CarreraCarrera S
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
7-speed manual $300$300
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Rear-engine configuration $0$0
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Rear spoiler$200  
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
iPod integration$100  
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Off-road navigation system $0$0
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Folding second row seats w/o opening to trunk $75$75
Metal pedals $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
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,000$2,680$2,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$320$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-29600

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Porsche 911

Model Year20092013
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 Weight3,506 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 radio50Yes
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%
Torque vectoring / active trace control
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport suspension (upgrade)
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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 Requested190075%
Total Not Requested65025%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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 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 radio50Yes
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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 Requested190075%
Total Not Requested65025%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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 Requested150088%
Total Not Requested20012%

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