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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: $56,500

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $32,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,165

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $25,019

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120082008200820082008
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series911911911911911
Trim528i535i550iCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $45,050 $50,100 $60,200 $73,500 $83,800 $87,000 $97,300 $126,200
Base Invoice $41,645 $46,290 $55,585 $64,174 $73,192 $76,038 $85,011 $110,313
Premium Package 1,800 1,800            
Navigation system 1,900 1,900   2,110 2,110 2,110 2,110  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500              
Sport Package 2,200 2,200 2,200          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550   690 690 690 690  
Folding second row seats 475 475 475          
Xenon HID headlights 900     1,090   1,090    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000     1,990   1,990    
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750   530 530 530 530 530
Dynamic Handling Package   2,700 2,700          
Sport Chrono Package Plus       960 960 960 960  
Adaptive Sports Seats       3,055 3,055 3,055 3,055  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       385 385 385 385  
Floor mats       140 140 140 140 140
Bluetooth cell phone link       960 960 960 960 960
Wood trim       890 890 890 890 890
Audio controls on steering wheel       990 990 990 990  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel               620
Premium Package 1,640 1,640            
Navigation system 1,730 1,730   1,794 1,794 1,794 1,794  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475              
Sport Package 2,000 2,000 2,000          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500   587 587 587 587  
Folding second row seats 430 430 430          
Xenon HID headlights 820     927   927    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910     1,692   1,692    
Heated front seats 455 455 455 425 425 425 425 425
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685   451 451 451 451 451
Dynamic Handling Package   2,455 2,455          
Sport Chrono Package Plus       816 816 816 816  
Adaptive Sports Seats       2,597 2,597 2,597 2,597  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       327 327 327 327  
Floor mats       119 119 119 119 119
Bluetooth cell phone link       816 816 816 816 816
Wood trim       757 757 757 757 757
Audio controls on steering wheel       842 842 842 842  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel               527
Options (change) 10,575 10,875 5,875 14,290 11,210 14,290 11,210 3,640
Options (change) 9,645 9,895 5,340 12,150 9,531 12,150 9,531 3,095
Destination 875 875 875 860 860 860 860 860
Total Price $56,500 $61,850 $66,950 $88,650 $95,870 $102,150 $109,370 $130,700
Total Invoice $52,165 $57,060 $61,800 $77,184 $83,583 $89,048 $95,402 $114,268

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 528i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,558
Model Year20112011201120082008200820082008
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series911911911911911
Trim528i535i550iCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8325hp H6355hp H6325hp H6355hp H6480hp H6
TransmissionT8T8T8M6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12235, 9235, 9235, 9235, 9325, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19235/40-18235/35-19235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$56,500$61,850$66,950$88,650$95,870$102,150$109,370$130,700
Adjustments for Features-2,750-3,150-3,1500-125-2,000-2,125-2,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,750$58,700$63,800$88,650$95,745$100,150$107,245$128,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,950$10,050$0$7,095$11,500$18,595$39,500
Total Invoice$52,165$57,060$61,800$77,184$83,583$89,048$95,402$114,268
Adjustments for Features-2,539-2,906-2,9080-109-1,743-1,854-2,229
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,626$54,154$58,892$77,184$83,474$87,305$93,548$112,039
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,528$9,266$0$6,290$10,121$16,364$34,855

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Porsche 911

Model Year20112011201120082008200820082008
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series911911911911911
Trim528i535i550iCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300     
6-speed manual   $150$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0   
AWD     $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200     
Remote app$25$25$25     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350     
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0     
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150     
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350     
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150     
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50     
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100     
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100     
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125     
Rear air vents$100$100$100     
Residual heat$50$50$50     
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15$15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential       $300
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter$0$0$0     
Rear-engine configuration   $0$0$0$0$0
Regenerative braking$0$0$0     
Exterior 
Larger rear spoiler       $200
Panoramic sunroof     $1200$1200 
Retractable rear spoiler   $400$400$400$400 
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900  $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50     
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25     
DVD-Audio-compatible player       $0
HD radio$50$50$50     
Media drive$15$15$15     
Off-road navigation system   $0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25     
Surround sound       $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200     
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25     
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75     
Boost gauge       $75
Chronometer   $100$100$100$100 
Cornering lights$50$50$50     
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125 $125$125
Headlight washers   $50$50$50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25     
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50     
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150     
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50     
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150     
Metal pedals   $75$75$75$75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50     
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50     
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100$100$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100     
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100     
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100$100     
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100     
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650$650$650$650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather       $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500$500     
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100       
Total Value of Features$6,090$6,490$6,490$3,340$3,465$5,340$5,465$5,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,750$3,150$3,150$0$125$2,000$2,125$2,550
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,539-2,906-2,9080-109-1,743-1,854-2,229

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Porsche 911

Model Year20112008
Model5-Series911
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase116.9 in92.5 in
Length193.1 in175.6 in
Width73.2 in71.2 in
Height57.6 in51.6 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.3,076 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in31.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft34.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested162593%
Total Not Requested1257%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45WR18 tires200No
Special exterior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10012%
Total Not Requested75088%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested162593%
Total Not Requested1257%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special exterior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10010%
Total Not Requested95090%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special exterior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10010%
Total Not Requested95090%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera S

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa S

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%

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%

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