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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: $66,495

BMW 5-Series 550i   
Difference: $12,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,410

BMW 5-Series 550i   
Difference: $6,900

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
Model5-SeriesCayman
Trim550iS
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $62,000 $59,100
Base Invoice $57,220 $51,567
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500  
Sport Package 2,600  
Heated front seats 500 480
Sport Chrono Package   920
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,990
Adaptive Sports Seats   3,055
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   690
Metallic paint (extra cost)   690
Floor mats   115
Obstacle detection, rear   530
Automatic climate control, front   550
Wood trim   890
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel   1,360
Xenon HID headlights   1,090
Navigation system   3,110
5-speed shiftable automatic   3,210
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475  
Sport Package 2,365  
Heated front seats 455 408
Sport Chrono Package   782
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,692
Adaptive Sports Seats   2,597
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   587
Metallic paint (extra cost)   587
Floor mats   98
Obstacle detection, rear   451
Automatic climate control, front   468
Wood trim   757
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel   1,156
Xenon HID headlights   927
Navigation system   2,644
5-speed shiftable automatic   2,729
Options (change) 3,600 18,680
Options (change) 3,295 15,883
Destination 895 860
Total Price $66,495 $78,640
Total Invoice $61,410 $68,310

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 550i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,848
Model Year20122008
Model5-SeriesCayman
Trim550iS
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine400hp V8295hp H6
TransmissionT8T5
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10230, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19235/40-18
Total Price$66,495$78,640
Adjustments for Features-4,2750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,220$78,640
Total Invoice$61,410$68,310
Adjustments for Features-3,9480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,462$68,310

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Porsche Cayman

Model Year20122008
Model5-SeriesCayman
Trim550iS
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app$25 
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 
Brake assist$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net $40
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
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration $0
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
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 
Automatic headlights$125 
Chronometer $100
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
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 
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals $75
No leather in second row $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,555$2,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,275$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,9480

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Porsche Cayman

Model Year20122008
Model5-SeriesCayman
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase116.9 in95.1 in
Length193.1 in170.9 in
Width73.2 in70.9 in
Height57.6 in51.4 in
Curb Weight4,376 lb.3,163 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.0 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 Volume18.4 ft314.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%

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