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BMW 5-Series vs. Porsche Cayenne Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 5-Series vs. Porsche Cayenne Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $67,400

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $10,010

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011201220122012
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesCayenneCayenneCayenne
Trim528i535i550iBaseSTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $45,050 $50,100 $60,200 $48,200 $65,000 $107,100
Convenience Package 1,700 1,700 1,700      
Premium Package 1,800 1,800        
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500 500 500      
Sport Package 2,200 2,200 2,200     3,500
Cold Weather Package 650 650 650      
Active Ventilated Seat Package 1,950 1,950 1,950      
Xenon HID headlights 900          
Premium Package 2 4,500 4,500 2,400      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400      
Rear air vents with automatic controls 500 500 500      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550   790 790  
Folding second row seats 475 475 475      
Ski sack 150 150 150 405 405 405
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000          
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,990 2,990 2,990
Dynamic Handling Package   2,700 2,700      
Adaptive cruise control       2,490 2,490  
18-way adaptive power front seats       480 480  
Active stabilizer bars       3,510 3,510  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable       3,980    
Wood trim       995 1,340 345
Proximity key       1,090 1,090  
Satellite radio       750 750 750
Voice control for nav and audio       595 595 595
Traffic information       0 0 0
Premium Package Plus       10,160 11,650 5,320
Convenience Package 1,545 1,545 1,545      
Premium Package 1,640 1,640        
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475 475 475      
Sport Package 2,000 2,000 2,000     0
Cold Weather Package 590 590 590      
Active Ventilated Seat Package 1,775 1,775 1,775      
Xenon HID headlights 820          
Premium Package 2 4,095 4,095 2,185      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185 2,185      
Rear air vents with automatic controls 455 455 455      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500   0 0  
Folding second row seats 430 430 430      
Ski sack 135 135 135 0 0 0
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910          
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,000 2,000 2,000 0 0 0
Dynamic Handling Package   2,455 2,455      
Adaptive cruise control       0 0  
18-way adaptive power front seats       0 0  
Active stabilizer bars       0 0  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable       2,542    
Wood trim       0 0 293
Proximity key       0 0  
Satellite radio       638 638 638
Voice control for nav and audio       506 506 506
Traffic information       0 0 0
Premium Package Plus       0 0 0
Options (change) 21,475 22,275 17,825 28,235 26,090 13,905
Options (change) 19,555 20,280 16,230 3,686 1,144 1,437
Destination 875 875 875 975 975 975
Total Price $67,400 $73,250 $78,900 $77,410 $92,065 $121,980

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 5-Series 528i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $60,062
Model Year201120112011201220122012
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesCayenneCayenneCayenne
Trim528i535i550iBaseSTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8300hp V6400hp V8500hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8M6T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 16600, 16235, 11235, 11585, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19255/55-18255/55-18265/50-19
Total Price$67,400$73,250$78,900$77,410$92,065$121,980
Adjustments for Features0-500-500-3,200-4,600-6,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,400$72,750$78,400$74,210$87,465$115,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,350$11,000$0$13,255$41,370

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year201120112011201220122012
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesCayenneCayenneCayenne
Trim528i535i550iBaseSTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 $1300$1300
6-speed manual   $150  
RWD$0$0$0   
AWD   $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850   
Air compressor   $35$35$35
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100 
Power door closers$300$300$300   
Power liftgate   $350$350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350   
Remote app$25$25$25   
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15   
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225   
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125   
Sunshades, second row, power   $225$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0   
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200
Hill descent control   $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0   
Rear side airbags   $300$300$300
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire   $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based     $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75$75
Cargo net   $40$40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150$150$150
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents   $100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250  $250
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  $125
Rear HVAC unit     $400
Rear wiper   $175$175$175
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential   $150$150$150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150$150
Raised top speed limiter$0$0$0   
Regenerative braking$0$0$0   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350$350$350
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275$275
Rear spoiler   $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25   
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0$0$0
HD radio$50$50$50   
iPod integration$100$100$100   
Off-road navigation system   $0$0$0
Satellite radio   $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25   
Surround sound$250$250$250  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200   
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25   
Traffic information   $25$25$25
USB port   $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear   $100$100$100
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300$300$300
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75$75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75$75
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100   
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50   
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500$500$500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000$1000
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,490$5,990$5,990$8,690$10,090$11,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$500$3,200$4,600$6,400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-460-461-193-106-127

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20112012
Model5-SeriesCayenne
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.9 in114.0 in
Length193.1 in190.8 in
Width73.2 in76.3 in
Height57.6 in67.4 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.4,399 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.22.4 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 Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft323.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.462.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45WR18 tires200No
Special exterior trim0No
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 seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
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 seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested199070%
Total Not Requested85030%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special exterior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
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 seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested60057%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
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 seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested199070%
Total Not Requested85030%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special exterior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
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 seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested60057%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
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 seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested87551%
Total Not Requested82549%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Total Requested50033%
Total Not Requested100067%
18-way adaptive power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested107557%
Total Not Requested82543%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested511586%
Total Not Requested80014%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
18-way adaptive power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested87551%
Total Not Requested82549%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested451571%
Total Not Requested180029%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active stabilizer bars500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested182569%
Total Not Requested82531%

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