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

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BMW 5-Series vs. Porsche Cayman Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $61,190

BMW 5-Series 530i   
Difference: $15,550

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
Model5-SeriesCayman
Trim530iS
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Base Price $51,400 $62,100
Premium Package 2,100  
Navigation system 1,800  
Comfort seats 1,200  
Cold Weather Package 900  
Premium Sound Package 1,800  
Obstacle detection, rear 700 530
Satellite radio 595  
Adaptive Sports Seats   3,055
Convenience Package   2,230
6-speed manual   0
Wood trim   890
Audio controls on steering wheel   615
Heated steering wheel   250
Heated front seats   525
CD changer, in-dash   650
Voice control for nav and audio   595
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710
Infotainment Package   3,640
Premium Package 1,910  
Navigation system 1,640  
Comfort seats 1,090  
Cold Weather Package 820  
Premium Sound Package 1,640  
Obstacle detection, rear 635 451
Satellite radio 540  
Adaptive Sports Seats   0
Convenience Package   0
6-speed manual   0
Wood trim   0
Audio controls on steering wheel   0
Heated steering wheel   0
Heated front seats   0
CD changer, in-dash   0
Voice control for nav and audio   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0
Infotainment Package   0
Options (change) 9,095 13,690
Options (change) 8,275 451
Destination 695 950
Total Price $61,190 $76,740

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 5-Series 530i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayman S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,999
Model Year20062012
Model5-SeriesCayman
Trim530iS
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Engine255hp I6320hp H6
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 13325, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17235/40-18
Total Price$61,190$76,740
Adjustments for Features-6,0450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,145$76,740

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Porsche Cayman

Model Year20062012
Model5-SeriesCayman
Trim530iS
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net $40
Cargo organizer$100 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails$250 
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration $0
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Off-road navigation system $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats$300 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Total Value of Features$7,830$1,785
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,045$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,5250

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Porsche Cayman

Model Year20062012
Model5-SeriesCayman
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.6 in95.1 in
Length191.2 in171.1 in
Width72.7 in70.9 in
Height58.7 in51.4 in
Curb Weight4,232 lb.3,020 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.6 ft314.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.3 ft314.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
Comfort seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested30035%
Total Not Requested55065%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 420W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested130096%
Total Not Requested504%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Total Requested105072%
Total Not Requested41528%

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