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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: $73,525

BMW 5-Series 535i   
Difference: $51,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $67,715

BMW 5-Series 535i   
Difference: $44,229

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112017201720172017
Model5-Series5-Series911911911911
Trim535i550iCarrera SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $50,100 $60,200 $103,400 $119,000 $159,200 $188,100
Base Invoice $46,290 $55,585 $93,060 $107,100 $143,280 $169,290
Premium Package 1,800          
Driver Assistance Package 1,350 1,350        
M Sport Package 6,500 6,500        
Active Ventilated Seat Package 1,950 1,950        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,490 2,490 2,490 2,490
Premium Package 2 4,500          
Active steering 1,750 1,750        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550   710 710    
App support 250 250        
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,090   1,090 1,090
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500 500        
Rearview camera   400        
iPod integration   400        
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350        
Heated steering wheel     470   0 0
Steering-linked headlights     770      
Adaptive sport seats plus     3,825      
Auto-dimming mirrors     420      
Active stabilizer bars     3,160 3,160 3,160  
Rear wheel steering     2,090 2,090    
Sunroof     1,990 1,990   1,990
Cooled or ventilated front seats     840 615 840 840
Heated front seats     690      
Body kit     750 750 750 750
Power-folding mirrors     320 0 320 0
Blind spot warning system     850 850 850 850
Interior ambient lighting     510   510 510
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel       470    
Premium Package Plus       4,570    
Auto-dimming headlights         500  
Wood trim           0
Premium Package 1,640          
Driver Assistance Package 1,230 1,230        
M Sport Package 5,915 5,915        
Active Ventilated Seat Package 1,775 1,775        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185 2,117 2,117 2,117 2,117
Premium Package 2 4,095          
Active steering 1,595 1,595        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500   604 604    
App support 230 230        
Proximity key 910 910 927   927 927
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475 475        
Rearview camera   365        
iPod integration   365        
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320        
Heated steering wheel     400   0 0
Steering-linked headlights     655      
Adaptive sport seats plus     3,251      
Auto-dimming mirrors     357      
Active stabilizer bars     2,686 2,686 2,686  
Rear wheel steering     1,777 1,777    
Sunroof     1,692 1,692   1,692
Cooled or ventilated front seats     714 523 714 714
Heated front seats     587      
Body kit     638 638 638 638
Power-folding mirrors     272 0 272 0
Blind spot warning system     723 723 723 723
Interior ambient lighting     434   434 434
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel       400    
Premium Package Plus       3,884    
Auto-dimming headlights         425  
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 22,550 16,850 20,975 17,695 10,510 8,520
Options (change) 20,550 15,365 17,834 15,044 8,936 7,245
Destination 875 875 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050
Total Price $73,525 $77,925 $125,425 $137,745 $170,760 $197,670
Total Invoice $67,715 $71,825 $111,944 $123,194 $153,266 $177,585

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 535i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $53,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,459
Model Year201120112017201720172017
Model5-Series5-Series911911911911
Trim535i550iCarrera SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine300hp I6400hp V8420hp H6450hp H6540hp H6580hp H6
TransmissionT8T8M7M7S7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16205, 12?, 8?, 8555, 12555, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-19245/35-20245/35-20245/35-20245/35-20
Total Price$73,525$77,925$125,425$137,745$170,760$197,670
Adjustments for Features-1,335-7350-1,800-5,800-10,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,190$77,190$125,425$135,945$164,960$187,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,000$0$10,520$39,535$61,745
Total Invoice$67,715$71,825$111,944$123,194$153,266$177,585
Adjustments for Features-1,230-6770-1,610-5,206-9,433
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,485$71,148$111,944$121,584$148,060$168,152
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,663$0$9,640$36,116$56,208

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Porsche 911

Model Year201120112017201720172017
Model5-Series5-Series911911911911
Trim535i550iCarrera SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300    
7-speed manual  $300$300  
7-speed automated manual    $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100$100
Power rear side windows$200$200    
Sunshade, rear, power$225     
Sunshades, second row$125     
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0    
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200$200
Ceramic brake rotors     $4000
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning$200$200    
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25$25
Tires, run-flat$150$150    
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50    
Rear seat pass-through$100$100    
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100    
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500$500$500
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300$300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500  
Raised top speed limiter$0$0    
Rear-engine configuration  $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Active front spoiler    $500$500
Active grille shutters  $0$0$0$0
Active rear spoiler  $300$300$300$300
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0$0$0
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400  
Tall rear wing-type spoiler    $500$500
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100$100
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100$100    
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0
Off-road navigation system  $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250    
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25    
Surround sound$250   $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25    
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0    
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  $200$200
Boost gauge  $75$75$75$75
Chronometer   $100$100$100
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125    
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50
LED headlights    $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25    
Performance data recording app   $200  
Performance meter   $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25    
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 $100  
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50    
Folding second row seats w/o opening to trunk  $75$75$75$75
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150$150
Massage, driver seat$100$100    
Massage, passenger seat$100$100    
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150    
Metal pedals  $75$75$75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100 $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100 $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100$100 $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100 $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100    
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100    
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650$650$650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000
Wood trim     $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000$1000    
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 $200$200$200
Polished alloy wheels    $350 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching   $50  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,825$6,225$5,490$7,290$11,290$15,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,335$735$0$1,800$5,800$10,500
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,230-6770-1,610-5,206-9,433

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Porsche 911

Model Year20112017
Model5-Series911
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase116.9 in96.5 in
Length193.1 in177.1 in
Width73.2 in71.2 in
Height57.6 in50.9 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.3,154 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 Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft35.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.414.3 ft3

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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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Special exterior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested150064%
Total Not Requested85036%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
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 camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested186566%
Total Not Requested97534%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Special exterior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested150064%
Total Not Requested85036%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested80059%
Total Not Requested55041%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera S

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
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 seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 wheel100No
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
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 seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested210084%
Total Not Requested40016%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Turbo

Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Turbo S

Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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