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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: $57,845

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $34,240

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220092009200920092009
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series911911911911911
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $46,900 $52,500 $60,950 $62,000 $75,600 $86,200 $89,500 $100,100 $128,700
Cold Weather Package 1,450 1,450   1,450          
Sport Package 3,600 3,600 3,000 2,600          
Premium Package 2,250                
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350 350          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550   710 710 710 710  
Technology Package 1,850 1,850              
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750   530 530 530 530 530
Heated front seats     500   500 500 500 500 500
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       500          
Sport Chrono Package Plus         960 960 960 960  
Adaptive Sports Seats         3,055 3,055 3,055 3,055  
Navigation system         2,110 2,110 2,110 2,110  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         420 420 420 420  
iPod integration         440 440 440 440 440
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
Adaptive dampers - electrical         1,990   1,990    
Heated steering wheel         190 190 190 190  
Steering-linked headlights         690 690 690 690  
Audio controls on steering wheel         870 870 870 870  
Wood trim         890 890 890 890 890
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel                 255
6-speed manual                 0
Cold Weather Package 1,320 1,320   1,320          
Sport Package 3,275 3,275 2,730 2,365          
Premium Package 2,050                
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320 320          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500   0 0 0 0  
Technology Package 1,685 1,685              
Obstacle detection, rear   685 685   451 451 451 451 451
Heated front seats     455   425 425 425 425 425
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       475          
Sport Chrono Package Plus         816 816 816 816  
Adaptive Sports Seats         2,597 2,597 2,597 2,597  
Navigation system         1,794 1,794 1,794 1,794  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         0 0 0 0  
iPod integration         0 0 0 0 0
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
Adaptive dampers - electrical         1,692   1,692    
Heated steering wheel         0 0 0 0  
Steering-linked headlights         0 0 0 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel         0 0 0 0  
Wood trim         757 757 757 757 757
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel                 0
6-speed manual                 0
Options (change) 10,050 8,550 5,150 4,900 15,535 13,545 15,535 13,545 4,795
Options (change) 9,150 7,785 4,690 4,480 8,651 6,959 8,651 6,959 1,752
Destination 895 895 895 895 950 950 950 950 950
Total Price $57,845 $61,945 $66,995 $67,795 $92,085 $100,695 $105,985 $114,595 $134,445

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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: $37,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,961
Model Year201220122012201220092009200920092009
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series911911911911911
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8345hp H6385hp H6345hp H6385hp H6480hp H6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8M6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10235, 9235, 9235, 9235, 9385, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19245/45-18245/40-19235/40-18235/35-19235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$57,845$61,945$66,995$67,795$92,085$100,695$105,985$114,595$134,445
Adjustments for Features-2,985-2,535-1,985-2,58500-2,300-2,300-2,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,860$59,410$65,010$65,210$92,085$100,695$103,685$112,295$132,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,550$10,150$10,350$0$8,610$11,600$20,210$40,285

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Porsche 911

Model Year201220122012201220092009200920092009
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series911911911911911
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300     
6-speed manual    $150$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0   
AWD      $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100$100$100$100$100 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200     
Power trunk closer$350        
Remote app$25$25$25$25     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350     
Universal garage door opener$100  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0     
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75     
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75     
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150     
Rearview camera$200$200 $200     
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350     
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150     
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50     
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100     
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100     
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125     
Rear air vents$100$100 $100     
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250      
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125      
Residual heat$50$50$50$50     
Water-repellent front-door glass    $15$15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential      $300$300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150      
Raised top speed limiter$0$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  $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25     
DVD-Audio-compatible player    $0$0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0     
HD radio$50$50$50$50     
iPod integration    $100$100$100$100$100
Off-road navigation system    $0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio    $200$200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250     
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25     
Surround sound        $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200     
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25     
Traffic information    $25$25$25$25$25
USB port$25$25$25$25     
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge        $75
Chronometer    $100$100$100$100 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50     
Fog light, rear    $100$100$100$100$100
Headlight washers$50$50 $50$50$50$50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25      
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25     
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50     
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50     
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300$300$300$300$300$300
Heated second row seats$200$200 $200     
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150     
Metal pedals    $75$75$75$75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50     
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$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$100     
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100     
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100     
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Transmission 
Launch control    $100$100$100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100     
Total Value of Features$7,500$7,050$6,500$7,100$4,515$4,515$6,815$6,815$6,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,985$2,535$1,985$2,585$0$0$2,300$2,300$2,075
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,754-2,339-1,832-2,38700-208-159-42

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Porsche 911

Model Year20122009
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

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested65068%
Total Not Requested30032%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45WR18 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
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 Requested60044%
Total Not Requested75056%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested150075%
Total Not Requested50025%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested71576%
Total Not Requested22524%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested65068%
Total Not Requested30032%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
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 Requested60039%
Total Not Requested95061%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested71576%
Total Not Requested22524%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
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 Requested60052%
Total Not Requested55048%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested65068%
Total Not Requested30032%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
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

Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested165100%
Total Not Requested00%

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