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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: $60,545

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $43,760

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220132013
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series911911
Trim528i535i550iCarreraCarrera S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $46,900 $52,500 $62,000 $84,300 $98,900
Premium Package 2,250 1,000      
Sport Package 3,600 3,600 2,600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400 2,490 2,490
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550   710 710
App support 250 250 250 210 210
Heated front seats 500 500 500    
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350    
Technology Package 1,850 1,850      
Active stabilizer bars   2,500 2,500   3,160
Satellite radio       750 750
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
HD radio       370 370
Power-folding mirrors       320 320
Adaptive dampers - electrical       2,090  
Premium Package 2,050 910      
Sport Package 3,275 3,275 2,365    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185 2,185 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500   0 0
App support 230 230 230 0 0
Heated front seats 455 455 455    
Proximity key 910 910 910    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320    
Technology Package 1,685 1,685      
Active stabilizer bars   2,275 2,275   0
Satellite radio       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
HD radio       0 0
Power-folding mirrors       0 0
Adaptive dampers - electrical       0  
Options (change) 12,750 14,000 9,600 19,055 20,125
Options (change) 11,610 12,745 8,740 0 0
Destination 895 895 895 950 950
Total Price $60,545 $67,395 $72,495 $104,305 $119,975

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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: $44,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $53,868
Model Year20122012201220132013
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series911911
Trim528i535i550iCarreraCarrera S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine240hp I4300hp I6400hp V8350hp H6400hp H6
TransmissionT8T8T8M7M7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10235, 9235, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19235/40-19245/35-20
Total Price$60,545$67,395$72,495$104,305$119,975
Adjustments for Features-1,110-1,610-1,1100-900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,435$65,785$71,385$104,305$119,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,350$11,950$0$14,770

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Porsche 911

Model Year20122012201220132013
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  
Power trunk closer$350$350   
Remote app$25$25$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Rearview camera$200$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 $150$150
Raised top speed limiter$0$0$0  
Rear-engine configuration   $0$0
Exterior 
Retractable rear spoiler   $400$400
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
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  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Traffic information   $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  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Folding second row seats w/o opening to trunk   $75$75
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$200  
Total Value of Features$4,050$4,550$4,050$2,940$3,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,110$1,610$1,110$0$900
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,024-1,484-1,0240-7

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Porsche 911

Model Year20122013
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
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested165083%
Total Not Requested35017%
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 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%
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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%
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 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 Requested80052%
Total Not Requested75048%
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 550i

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

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%
Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested225088%
Total Not Requested30012%
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%

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-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested225088%
Total Not Requested30012%
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%

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