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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: $102,855

Porsche 911 Carrera   
Difference: $13,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $89,259

Porsche 911 Carrera   
Difference: $19,931

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2019201920082008200820082008
Model5-Series5-Series911911911911911
TrimM5M5 CompetitionCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $102,700 $110,000 $73,500 $83,800 $87,000 $97,300 $126,200
Base Invoice $96,190 $102,980 $64,174 $73,192 $76,038 $85,011 $110,313
Sunroof 0 0          
Wood trim 0 0 890 890 890 890 890
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,500 3,500 3,005 3,005 3,005 3,005  
Ceramic brake rotors 8,500 8,500 8,150 8,150 8,150 8,150 8,840
Sport Chrono Package Plus     960 960 960 960  
Adaptive Sports Seats     3,055 3,055 3,055 3,055 1,145
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     385 385 385 385  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     690 690 690 690  
Floor mats     140 140 140 140 140
Voice recorder     650 650 650 650 650
Navigation system     2,110 2,110 2,110 2,110  
Bluetooth cell phone link     960 960 960 960 960
Xenon HID headlights     1,090   1,090    
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,990   1,990    
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  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     2,400 2,400 2,400 2,400  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel             620
Sunroof 0 0          
Wood trim 0 0 757 757 757 757 757
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,185 3,185 2,554 2,554 2,554 2,554  
Ceramic brake rotors 7,820 7,820 6,928 6,928 6,928 6,928 7,514
Sport Chrono Package Plus     816 816 816 816  
Adaptive Sports Seats     2,597 2,597 2,597 2,597 973
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     327 327 327 327  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     587 587 587 587  
Floor mats     119 119 119 119 119
Voice recorder     553 553 553 553 553
Navigation system     1,794 1,794 1,794 1,794  
Bluetooth cell phone link     816 816 816 816 816
Xenon HID headlights     927   927    
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,692   1,692    
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  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     2,040 2,040 2,040 2,040  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel             527
Options (change) 12,000 12,000 28,495 25,415 28,495 25,415 14,275
Options (change) 11,005 11,005 24,225 21,606 24,225 21,606 12,135
Destination 995 995 860 860 860 860 860
Gas Tax 1,000 1,000 0 0 0 0 0
Total Price $116,695 $123,995 $102,855 $110,075 $116,355 $123,575 $141,335
Total Invoice $109,190 $115,980 $89,259 $95,658 $101,123 $107,477 $123,308

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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: $3,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,504
Model Year2019201920082008200820082008
Model5-Series5-Series911911911911911
TrimM5M5 CompetitionCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine600hp V8617hp V8325hp H6355hp H6325hp H6355hp H6480hp H6
TransmissionT8T8M6M6M6M6M6
Drivetrain4WD4WDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 16235, 9235, 9235, 9235, 9325, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/40-19275/35-20235/40-18235/35-19235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$116,695$123,995$102,855$110,075$116,355$123,575$141,335
Adjustments for Features-10,075-10,0750-125-2,000-2,125-1,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$106,620$113,920$102,855$109,950$114,355$121,450$139,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,300$0$7,095$11,500$18,595$37,030
Total Invoice$109,190$115,980$89,259$95,658$101,123$107,477$123,308
Adjustments for Features-9,427-9,4240-109-1,738-1,848-1,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$99,763$106,556$89,259$95,549$99,385$105,629$122,043
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,793$0$6,290$10,126$16,370$32,784

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Porsche 911

Model Year2019201920082008200820082008
Model5-Series5-Series911911911911911
TrimM5M5 CompetitionCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300     
6-speed manual  $150$150$150$150$150
4WD$1700$1700     
RWD  $0$0   
AWD    $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100     
Heated steering wheel$100$100     
Power rear side windows$200$200     
Power trunk closer$350$350     
Proximity key$250$250     
Remote app$25$25     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350     
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0     
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0     
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150     
Hill descent control$250$250     
Knee airbag, driver$75$75     
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75     
Obstacle detection, front$150$150     
Rearview camera$200$200     
Rollover sensor$50$50     
Side curtain airbags$350$350     
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50     
Rear seat pass-through$100$100     
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100     
Dual-zone climate control$125$125     
Rear air vents$100$100     
Residual heat$50$50     
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500$500     
Limited-slip rear differential      $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150     
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500$500$500$500$500$500 
Rear-engine configuration  $0$0$0$0$0
Regenerative braking$0$0     
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0     
Body kit$0$0     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25$25
Larger rear spoiler      $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0     
Panoramic sunroof    $1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200     
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400$400$400 
Sunroof$900$900$900$900  $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0     
App support$0$0     
Aux input$50$50     
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25     
DVD-Audio-compatible player      $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0     
Gesture control system$100$100     
Handwriting recognition$200$200     
HD radio$50$50     
In-vehicle Internet$150$150     
Media drive$15$15     
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0     
Off-road navigation system  $0$0$0$0$0
S Voice support$0$0     
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250     
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0     
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25     
Surround sound$250$250    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200     
Text dictation$50$50     
Traffic + travel information$25$25     
USB port$25$25     
Voice control for external devices$0$0     
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200     
Boost gauge      $75
Chronometer  $100$100$100$100 
Cornering lights$50$50     
Fog lights   $125 $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350     
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150     
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250     
LED headlights$1000$1000     
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25     
Power-folding mirrors$50$50     
Steering-linked headlights$150$150     
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25     
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50     
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150     
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50     
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50     
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100     
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100     
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100     
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100     
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel      $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options$0$0     
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0     
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0     
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100     
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100     
Total Value of Features$13,465$13,465$3,390$3,515$5,390$5,515$4,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,075$10,075$0$125$2,000$2,125$1,450
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,427-9,4240-109-1,738-1,848-1,265

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Porsche 911

Model Year20192008
Model5-Series911
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase117.1 in92.5 in
Length194.6 in175.6 in
Width73.5 in71.2 in
Height58.2 in51.6 in
Curb Weight3,747 lb.3,076 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in31.5 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
Porsche 911 Carrera

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%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
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
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%
Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
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
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
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
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%
Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
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
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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