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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: $66,895

BMW 5-Series 530i   
Difference: $97,370

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720162016
Model5-Series5-Series911911
Trim530i540iTurboTurbo S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $51,200 $56,450 $151,100 $182,700
Luxury Seating Package 1,600 1,600    
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,000 1,000    
Heated front seats 500 500    
Lighting Package 1,050      
Driver Assistance Plus II 1,700 1,700    
Driving Assistance Package 1,800 1,800    
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,400 1,400    
Active steering 1,150 1,150    
Premium Package 2,300 1,950    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000      
Upholstered instrument panel 500 500    
Premium Package Plus     2,130 1,860
Adaptive sport seats plus     1,145  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,490 2,490
LED headlights     2,340  
Interior ambient lighting     510 510
Voice control for nav and audio     595 595
Voice recorder     650 650
Power-folding mirrors     320 0
Audio controls on steering wheel     0 0
Wood trim     1,990 0
Sunroof       1,990
Luxury Seating Package 1,470 1,470    
Upgraded leather upholstery 920 920    
Heated front seats 455 455    
Lighting Package 965      
Driver Assistance Plus II 1,565 1,565    
Driving Assistance Package 1,655 1,655    
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,290 1,290    
Active steering 1,060 1,060    
Premium Package 2,115 1,795    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 645    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 920      
Upholstered instrument panel 460 460    
Premium Package Plus     0 0
Adaptive sport seats plus     0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     0 0
LED headlights     0  
Interior ambient lighting     0 0
Voice control for nav and audio     0 0
Voice recorder     0 0
Power-folding mirrors     0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel     0 0
Wood trim     0 0
Sunroof       0
Options (change) 14,700 12,300 12,170 8,095
Options (change) 13,520 11,315 0 0
Destination 995 995 995 995
Total Price $66,895 $69,745 $164,265 $191,790

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 5-Series 530i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche 911 Turbo S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $99,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $59,910
Model Year2017201720162016
Model5-Series5-Series911911
Trim530i540iTurboTurbo S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine248hp I4335hp I6520hp H6560hp H6
TransmissionT8T8S7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12445, 12445, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/35-20245/35-20
Total Price$66,895$69,745$164,265$191,790
Adjustments for Features-2,060-1,5600-5,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,835$68,185$164,265$186,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,350$0$21,975

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Porsche 911

Model Year2017201720162016
Model5-Series5-Series911911
Trim530i540iTurboTurbo S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware$1000$1000  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving$100$100  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Remote app$25$25  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Around view cameras$500$500  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Ceramic brake rotors   $4000
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Evasive maneuver assist$200$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Lane keeping assist$400$400  
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side collision intervention$200$200  
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Wide-view front camera$150$150  
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
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Rear-engine configuration  $0$0
Exterior 
Active front spoiler  $500$500
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Active rear spoiler  $300$300
Body kit (gray/black)  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0
Tall rear wing-type spoiler  $500$500
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
Off-road navigation system  $0$0
S Voice support$0$0  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Text dictation$50$50  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Wireless charging station$75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Boost gauge  $75$75
Chronometer   $100
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350  
Headlight washers  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Performance meter   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Folding second row seats w/o opening to trunk  $75$75
Massage, driver seat$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500
Active steering$1000$1000  
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 $200
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$11,150$10,650$9,090$14,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,060$1,560$0$5,550
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,934-1,4650-29

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Porsche 911

Model Year20172016
Model5-Series911
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase117.1 in96.5 in
Length194.6 in176.8 in
Width73.5 in71.2 in
Height58.2 in51.3 in
Curb Weight3,747 lb.3,043 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume18.7 ft34.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested50048%
Total Not Requested55052%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights-500Yes
Total Requested-300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision prevention200No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested155089%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Wide-view front camera150No
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras300No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested190090%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested140063%
Total Not Requested82537%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested50048%
Total Not Requested55052%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Power decklid350No
LED headlights-500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested-50-6%
Total Not Requested825106%
Driver Assistance Plus II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision prevention200No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested155089%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Wide-view front camera150No
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras300No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested190090%

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-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

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-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

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