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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: $98,845

Porsche 911 Carrera   
Difference: $11,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $85,850

Porsche 911 Carrera   
Difference: $16,025

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520082008200820082008
Model5-Series911911911911911
TrimM5CarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurbo
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $93,600 $73,500 $83,800 $87,000 $97,300 $126,200
Base Invoice $86,790 $64,174 $73,192 $76,038 $85,011 $110,313
Wood trim 0 890 890 890 890 890
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,500 3,005 3,005 3,005 3,005  
Ceramic brake rotors 9,250 8,150 8,150 8,150 8,150 8,840
265/35ZR20 1,300          
Rear spoiler 0          
Adaptive Sports Seats   3,055 3,055 3,055 3,055 1,145
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   385 385 385 385  
Xenon HID headlights   1,090   1,090    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   690 690 690 690  
Floor mats   140 140 140 140 140
Bluetooth cell phone link   960 960 960 960 960
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,990   1,990    
Navigation system   2,110 2,110 2,110 2,110  
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500 500
Obstacle detection, rear   530 530 530 530 530
Audio controls on steering wheel   990 990 990 990  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel           620
Wood trim 0 757 757 757 757 757
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,185 2,554 2,554 2,554 2,554  
Ceramic brake rotors 8,420 6,928 6,928 6,928 6,928 7,514
265/35ZR20 1,185          
Rear spoiler 0          
Adaptive Sports Seats   2,597 2,597 2,597 2,597 973
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   327 327 327 327  
Xenon HID headlights   927   927    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   587 587 587 587  
Floor mats   119 119 119 119 119
Bluetooth cell phone link   816 816 816 816 816
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,692   1,692    
Navigation system   1,794 1,794 1,794 1,794  
Heated front seats   425 425 425 425 425
Obstacle detection, rear   451 451 451 451 451
Audio controls on steering wheel   842 842 842 842  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel           527
Options (change) 14,050 24,485 21,405 24,485 21,405 13,625
Options (change) 12,790 20,816 18,197 20,816 18,197 11,582
Destination 995 860 860 860 860 860
Gas Tax 1,300 0 0 0 0 0
Total Price $109,945 $98,845 $106,065 $112,345 $119,565 $140,685
Total Invoice $101,875 $85,850 $92,249 $97,714 $104,068 $122,755

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche 911 Carrera
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,164
Model Year201520082008200820082008
Model5-Series911911911911911
TrimM5CarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurbo
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine560hp V8325hp H6355hp H6325hp H6355hp H6480hp H6
TransmissionS7M6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16235, 9235, 9235, 9235, 9325, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-20235/40-18235/35-19235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$109,945$98,845$106,065$112,345$119,565$140,685
Adjustments for Features-6,3250-125-2,000-2,125-2,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$103,620$98,845$105,940$110,345$117,440$138,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,095$11,500$18,595$39,590
Total Invoice$101,875$85,850$92,249$97,714$104,068$122,755
Adjustments for Features-5,8610-109-1,740-1,850-1,963
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$96,014$85,850$92,140$95,974$102,218$120,792
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,290$10,124$16,368$34,942

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Porsche 911

Model Year201520082008200820082008
Model5-Series911911911911911
TrimM5CarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurbo
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200     
6-speed manual $150$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0   
AWD   $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100     
Power rear side windows$200     
Proximity key$250     
Remote app$25     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350     
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0     
Knee airbag, driver$75     
Knee airbag, passenger$75     
Obstacle detection, front$150     
Rearview camera$200     
Rollover sensor$50     
Side curtain airbags$350     
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50     
Rear seat pass-through$100     
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100     
Dual-zone climate control$125     
Rear air vents$100     
Residual heat$50     
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500     
Limited-slip rear differential     $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150     
Rear-engine configuration $0$0$0$0$0
Regenerative braking$0     
Exterior 
Body kit$0     
Larger rear spoiler     $200
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200     
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400$400$400 
Sunroof$900$900$900  $900
Infotainment 
App support$0     
Aux input$50     
Bluetooth audio streaming$25     
DVD-Audio-compatible player     $0
DVD-compatible player$0     
Handwriting recognition$200     
HD radio$50     
In-vehicle Internet$150     
Media drive$15     
Off-road navigation system $0$0$0$0$0
S Voice support$0     
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250     
Siri Eyes Free support$0     
Surround sound$250    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200     
Traffic + travel information$25     
USB port$25     
Voice control for external devices$0     
Voice control for nav and audio$100     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75     
Boost gauge     $75
Cornering lights$50     
Fog lights  $125 $125$125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25     
Power-folding mirrors$50     
Steering-linked headlights$150     
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50     
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat$150     
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50     
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50     
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100     
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100     
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100     
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100     
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200     
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0     
Transmission 
Launch control$100     
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100     
Total Value of Features$8,265$1,940$2,065$3,940$4,065$4,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,325$0$125$2,000$2,125$2,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,8610-109-1,740-1,850-1,963

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Porsche 911

Model Year20152008
Model5-Series911
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase116.9 in92.5 in
Length193.4 in175.6 in
Width73.2 in71.2 in
Height57.6 in51.6 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.3,076 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.0 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 Legroom35.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft34.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera S

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa S

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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