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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: $95,620

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $13,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $88,390

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $9,133

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920172017201720172017
Model5-Series911911911911911
TrimM5CarreraCarrera SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $85,500 $89,400 $103,400 $119,000 $159,200 $188,100
Base Invoice $78,840 $80,460 $93,060 $107,100 $143,280 $169,290
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,500 3,490 3,490 3,850    
HD radio 350          
iPod integration 400          
Proximity key 1,000       1,090 1,090
Heated steering wheel 200 470 470   0 0
Wood trim 0 1,990 1,990   1,990 0
Auto-dimming headlights 250       500  
Rear spoiler 0          
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595          
Torque vectoring, brake-based   1,320        
Premium Package Plus   3,970 3,970 4,570    
Adaptive sport seats plus   3,825 3,825   1,145  
Sunroof   1,990 1,990 1,990   1,990
Body kit   750 750 750 750 750
Power-folding mirrors   320 320 0 320 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710 710    
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel       470    
Interior ambient lighting         510 510
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,185 2,967 2,967 3,273    
HD radio 315          
iPod integration 365          
Proximity key 910       927 927
Heated steering wheel 180 400 400   0 0
Wood trim 0 1,692 1,692   1,692 0
Auto-dimming headlights 230       425  
Rear spoiler 0          
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540          
Torque vectoring, brake-based   1,122        
Premium Package Plus   3,375 3,375 3,884    
Adaptive sport seats plus   3,251 3,251   973  
Sunroof   1,692 1,692 1,692   1,692
Body kit   638 638 638 638 638
Power-folding mirrors   272 272 0 272 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   604 604 604    
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel       400    
Interior ambient lighting         434 434
Options (change) 6,295 18,835 17,515 12,340 6,305 4,340
Options (change) 5,725 16,013 14,891 10,491 5,361 3,691
Destination 825 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050
Gas Tax 3,000 0 0 0 0 0
Total Price $95,620 $109,285 $121,965 $132,390 $166,555 $193,490
Total Invoice $88,390 $97,523 $109,001 $118,641 $149,691 $174,031

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series M5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,125
Model Year200920172017201720172017
Model5-Series911911911911911
TrimM5CarreraCarrera SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine500hp V10370hp H6420hp H6450hp H6540hp H6580hp H6
TransmissionS7M7M7M7S7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 13?, 8?, 8?, 8555, 12555, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19235/40-19245/35-20245/35-20245/35-20245/35-20
Total Price$95,620$109,285$121,965$132,390$166,555$193,490
Adjustments for Features0-1,130-1,130-1,630-6,830-11,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$95,620$108,155$120,835$130,760$159,725$182,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,680$22,605$51,570$74,005
Total Invoice$88,390$97,523$109,001$118,641$149,691$174,031
Adjustments for Features0-1,008-1,010-1,461-6,138-10,191
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$88,390$96,515$107,991$117,180$143,553$163,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,476$20,665$47,038$67,325

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Porsche 911

Model Year200920172017201720172017
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     
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
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
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25$25$25
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$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 grille shutters $0$0$0$0$0
Active rear spoiler $300$300$300$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 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0$0
App support $0$0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
CD changer, remote$200     
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100     
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0
Off-road navigation system $0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250     
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250   $250$250
Traffic information $25$25$25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 $200$200
Boost gauge $75$75$75$75$75
Chronometer   $100$100$100
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125     
LED headlights $1000$1000 $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25     
Performance data recording app   $200  
Performance meter   $150$150$150
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25     
Xenon HID headlights$500  $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100  
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150  
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
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 $250$250
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     
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  
Wood trim$300$300$300 $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars     $500
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200
Polished alloy wheels    $350 
Rear wheel steering    $1500$1500
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0     
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching   $50  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,675$5,805$5,805$6,305$11,505$16,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,130$1,130$1,630$6,830$11,330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,008-1,010-1,461-6,138-10,191

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Porsche 911

Model Year20092017
Model5-Series911
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase113.7 in96.5 in
Length191.1 in177.1 in
Width72.7 in71.2 in
Height57.8 in50.9 in
Curb Weight3,506 lb.3,154 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 Volume,
Minimum
14.0 ft35.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.014.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera

Torque vectoring, brake-based
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
LED headlights500No
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
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 length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested215064%
Total Not Requested120036%
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
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
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 length adjuster, driver seat100No
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

Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
LED headlights500No
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
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 length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested215064%
Total Not Requested120036%
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
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
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 length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested150088%
Total Not Requested20012%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera GTS

Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
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 length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested230092%
Total Not Requested2008%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Turbo

Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Turbo S

Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%

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