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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: $62,795

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $97,650

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220142014
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series911911
Trim528i535i550iTurboTurbo S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $46,900 $52,500 $62,000 $148,300 $181,100
Technology Package 1,850 1,850      
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
Active steering 1,750 1,750 1,750    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550      
Heated front seats 500 500 500    
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500 500 500    
App support 250 250 250    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350    
Active stabilizer bars   2,500 2,500 3,160  
Premium Package Plus       2,130 1,860
Voice control for nav and audio       595 595
Power-folding mirrors       320 0
Audio controls on steering wheel       0 0
Wood trim       1,990 0
Interior ambient lighting       510 510
Sunroof         1,990
Technology Package 1,685 1,685      
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
Active steering 1,595 1,595 1,595    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500      
Heated front seats 455 455 455    
Proximity key 910 910 910    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475 475 475    
App support 230 230 230    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320    
Active stabilizer bars   2,275 2,275 0  
Premium Package Plus       0 0
Voice control for nav and audio       0 0
Power-folding mirrors       0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel       0 0
Wood trim       0 0
Interior ambient lighting       0 0
Sunroof         0
Options (change) 15,000 16,250 11,850 11,195 7,445
Options (change) 13,680 14,815 10,810 0 0
Destination 895 895 895 950 950
Total Price $62,795 $69,645 $74,745 $160,445 $189,495

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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 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $94,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $57,003
Model Year20122012201220142014
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series911911
Trim528i535i550iTurboTurbo S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine240hp I4300hp I6400hp V8520hp H6560hp H6
TransmissionT8T8T8S7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10445, 12445, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19245/35-20245/35-20
Total Price$62,795$69,645$74,745$160,445$189,495
Adjustments for Features0-5000-3,465-9,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,795$69,145$74,745$156,980$179,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,350$11,950$0$22,900

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Porsche 911

Model Year20122012201220142014
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series911911
Trim528i535i550iTurboTurbo S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300  
7-speed automated manual   $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
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
Ceramic brake rotors    $4000
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$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 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)    $500
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 $150$150
Raised top speed limiter$0$0$0  
Rear-engine configuration   $0$0
Exterior 
Active front spoiler   $500$500
Active rear spoiler   $300$300
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0
Tall rear wing-type spoiler   $500$500
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  
Surround sound   $250$250
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 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Boost gauge   $75$75
Chronometer    $100
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125  
Headlight washers   $50$50
LED headlights    $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Performance meter    $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
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
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500$500$500$500
Active steering$1000$1000$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 $200
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Total Value of Features$5,300$5,800$5,300$8,765$14,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$0$3,465$9,615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4610-21-48

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Porsche 911

Model Year20122014
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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested91597%
Total Not Requested253%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested91597%
Total Not Requested253%
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, 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 Requested80052%
Total Not Requested75048%

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 Turbo

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 seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Turbo 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%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45060%
Total Not Requested30040%

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