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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: $59,800

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $34,850

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120102010201020102010
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series911911911911911
Trim528i535i550iCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $45,050 $50,100 $60,200 $77,800 $88,800 $92,100 $103,100 $132,800
Premium Package 1,800 1,800            
Xenon HID headlights 900              
Active Ventilated Seat Package 1,950 1,950 1,950          
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500              
Sport Package 2,200 2,200 2,200          
Premium Package 2 4,500 4,500            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550   710 710 710 710  
Folding second row seats 475 475 475          
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000     1,990   1,990    
Dynamic Handling Package   2,700 2,700          
iPod integration     400 440 440 440 440 440
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350          
Sport Chrono Package Plus       960 960 960 960  
Adaptive Sports Seats       3,055 3,055 3,055 3,055  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       420 420 420 420  
Navigation system       2,110 2,110 2,110 2,110  
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
Bluetooth cell phone link       695 695 695 695 695
Heated front seats       510 510 510 510 510
Obstacle detection, rear       530 530 530 530 530
Audio controls on steering wheel       615 615 615 615 0
Steering-linked headlights       690 690 690 690 690
Cooled or ventilated front seats       800 800 800 800 800
Wood trim       890 890 890 890 890
Premium Package 1,640 1,640            
Xenon HID headlights 820              
Active Ventilated Seat Package 1,775 1,775 1,775          
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475              
Sport Package 2,000 2,000 2,000          
Premium Package 2 4,095 4,095            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500   0 0 0 0  
Folding second row seats 430 430 430          
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910     1,692   1,692    
Dynamic Handling Package   2,455 2,455          
iPod integration     365 0 0 0 0 0
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320          
Sport Chrono Package Plus       816 816 816 816  
Adaptive Sports Seats       2,597 2,597 2,597 2,597  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       0 0 0 0  
Navigation system       1,794 1,794 1,794 1,794  
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
Bluetooth cell phone link       0 0 0 0 0
Heated front seats       0 0 0 425 0
Obstacle detection, rear       451 451 451 451 451
Audio controls on steering wheel       0 0 0 0 0
Steering-linked headlights       0 0 0 0 0
Cooled or ventilated front seats       0 0 0 0 0
Wood trim       757 757 757 757 757
Options (change) 13,875 14,175 8,075 15,900 13,910 15,900 13,910 6,040
Options (change) 12,645 12,895 7,345 8,226 6,534 8,226 6,959 1,327
Destination 875 875 875 950 950 950 950 950
Total Price $59,800 $65,150 $69,150 $94,650 $103,660 $108,950 $117,960 $139,790

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 5-Series 528i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche 911 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $37,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,103
Model Year20112011201120102010201020102010
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series911911911911911
Trim528i535i550iCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8345hp H6385hp H6345hp H6385hp H6500hp H6
TransmissionT8T8T8M6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 16205, 12235, 9235, 9235, 9235, 9385, 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$59,800$65,150$69,150$94,650$103,660$108,950$117,960$139,790
Adjustments for Features-3,060-3,460-2,66000-2,300-2,300-2,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,740$61,690$66,490$94,650$103,660$106,650$115,660$137,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,950$9,750$0$9,010$12,000$21,010$42,815

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Porsche 911

Model Year20112011201120102010201020102010
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     
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225      
Sunshades, second row$125$125      
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     
Rearview camera$200$200      
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$300$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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25     
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0$0$0$0$0
HD radio$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$250$250     
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25     
Surround sound$250$250     $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200     
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25     
Traffic information   $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge       $75
Chronometer   $100$100$100$100 
Cornering lights$50$50$50     
Fog light, rear   $100$100$100$100$100
Headlight washers   $50$50$50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25     
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50     
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50     
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100     
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100     
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500$500     
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100$100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100       
Total Value of Features$6,675$7,075$6,275$3,615$3,615$5,915$5,915$5,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,060$3,460$2,660$0$0$2,300$2,300$2,325
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,823-3,190-2,45400-194-154-38

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Porsche 911

Model Year20112010
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.16.9 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 ft34.4 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 mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested170097%
Total Not Requested503%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
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 Requested60044%
Total Not Requested75056%
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%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested151553%
Total Not Requested132547%

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 mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested170097%
Total Not Requested503%
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%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
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 Requested60044%
Total Not Requested75056%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested151553%
Total Not Requested132547%

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%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
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 Requested60044%
Total Not Requested75056%

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, large15Yes
Total Requested165100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
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
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested165100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
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
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested165100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
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
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested165100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
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

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested165100%
Total Not Requested00%

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