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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: $62,475

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $43,130

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120132013
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series911911
Trim528i535i550iCarreraCarrera S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $45,050 $50,100 $60,200 $84,300 $98,900
Premium Package 1,800 1,800      
Active Ventilated Seat Package 1,950 1,950 1,950    
Xenon HID headlights 900        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400 2,490 2,490
Premium Package 2 4,500 4,500      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550   710 710
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000     2,090  
Sport Package 2,200 2,200 2,200    
App support 250 250 250 210 210
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000    
Dynamic Handling Package   2,700 2,700    
iPod integration     400    
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350    
Bose 555W 12 speakers       2,420 2,420
Premium Package Plus       2,330 2,330
Adaptive sport seats plus       3,825 3,825
Sunroof       1,990 1,990
Wood trim       1,770 1,770
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
Active stabilizer bars         3,160
Premium Package 1,640 1,640      
Active Ventilated Seat Package 1,775 1,775 1,775    
Xenon HID headlights 820        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185 2,185 0 0
Premium Package 2 4,095 4,095      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500   0 0
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910     0  
Sport Package 2,000 2,000 2,000    
App support 230 230 230 0 0
Proximity key 910 910 910    
Dynamic Handling Package   2,455 2,455    
iPod integration     365    
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320    
Bose 555W 12 speakers       0 0
Premium Package Plus       0 0
Adaptive sport seats plus       0 0
Sunroof       0 0
Wood trim       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
Active stabilizer bars         0
Options (change) 16,550 17,350 11,250 20,355 21,425
Options (change) 15,065 15,790 10,240 0 0
Destination 875 875 875 950 950
Total Price $62,475 $68,325 $72,325 $105,605 $121,275

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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 Carrera S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $44,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $55,734
Model Year20112011201120132013
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series911911
Trim528i535i550iCarreraCarrera S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8350hp H6400hp H6
TransmissionT8T8T8M7M7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 16205, 12445, 12445, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19235/40-19245/35-20
Total Price$62,475$68,325$72,325$105,605$121,275
Adjustments for Features-985-1,685-8850-900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,490$66,640$71,440$105,605$120,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,150$9,950$0$14,770

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Porsche 911

Model Year20112011201120132013
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series911911
Trim528i535i550iCarreraCarrera S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300  
7-speed manual   $300$300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225   
Sunshades, second row$125$125   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Rearview camera$200$200   
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150
Raised top speed limiter$0$0$0  
Rear-engine configuration   $0$0
Exterior 
Retractable rear spoiler   $400$400
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0$0
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Off-road navigation system   $0$0
Satellite radio   $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250 $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Traffic information   $25$25
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125  
Headlight washers   $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Folding second row seats w/o opening to trunk   $75$75
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Metal pedals   $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
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500$500 $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200  
Total Value of Features$4,375$5,075$4,275$3,390$4,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$985$1,685$885$0$900
Value of Feature Adjustments-908-1,553-8160-7

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Porsche 911

Model Year20112013
Model5-Series911
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase116.9 in96.5 in
Length193.1 in176.8 in
Width73.2 in71.2 in
Height57.6 in51.3 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.3,043 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in0.0 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 mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested80059%
Total Not Requested55041%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
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 Requested166559%
Total Not Requested117541%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45WR18 tires200No
Special exterior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested30035%
Total Not Requested55065%

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 mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested100083%
Total Not Requested20017%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special exterior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested30029%
Total Not Requested75071%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested80059%
Total Not Requested55041%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
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 Requested166559%
Total Not Requested117541%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested100083%
Total Not Requested20017%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special exterior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested30029%
Total Not Requested75071%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested80059%
Total Not Requested55041%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera

Bose, 445W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 445W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested52549%
Total Not Requested55051%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested2550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera S

Bose, 445W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 445W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested52549%
Total Not Requested55051%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested2550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%

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