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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: $60,545

BMW 5-Series 530i   
Difference: $11,410

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720112011
Model5-Series5-SeriesCaymanCayman
Trim530i540iBaseS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $51,200 $56,450 $51,900 $62,100
Premium Package 2,300      
Luxury Seating Package 1,600 1,600    
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,000 1,000    
Heated front seats 500 500 525 525
Upholstered instrument panel 500 500    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000   2,090 2,090
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 530 530
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700 710 710
Navigation system     3,430  
Unbranded 235W 9 speakers     0  
Adaptive Sports Seats     3,055 3,055
Convenience Package     2,230 2,230
Sport Chrono Package     960 960
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     2,025 2,025
Wood trim     890 890
Cooled or ventilated front seats     800 800
Audio controls on steering wheel     615 615
Voice recorder     650 650
Voice control for nav and audio     595 595
Infotainment Package       3,640
Premium Package 2,115      
Luxury Seating Package 1,470 1,470    
Upgraded leather upholstery 920 920    
Heated front seats 455 455 0 0
Upholstered instrument panel 460 460    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 920   0 0
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 451 451
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 645 0 0
Navigation system     0  
Unbranded 235W 9 speakers     0  
Adaptive Sports Seats     0 0
Convenience Package     0 0
Sport Chrono Package     0 0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     0 0
Wood trim     0 0
Cooled or ventilated front seats     0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel     0 0
Voice recorder     553 553
Voice control for nav and audio     0 0
Infotainment Package       0
Options (change) 8,350 5,050 19,105 19,315
Options (change) 7,670 4,635 1,004 1,004
Destination 995 995 950 950
Total Price $60,545 $62,495 $71,955 $82,365

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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: $17,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,287
Model Year2017201720112011
Model5-Series5-SeriesCaymanCayman
Trim530i540iBaseS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine248hp I4335hp I6265hp H6320hp H6
TransmissionT8T8M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12235, 9325, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18205/55-17235/40-18
Total Price$60,545$62,495$71,955$82,365
Adjustments for Features-6,085-4,5100-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,460$57,985$71,955$82,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,525$0$10,160

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Porsche Cayman

Model Year2017201720112011
Model5-Series5-SeriesCaymanCayman
Trim530i540iBaseS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
6-speed manual  $150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100   
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Power trunk closer$350   
Proximity key$250   
Remote app$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $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  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo net  $40$40
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Mid-engine configuration  $0$0
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
HD radio$50$50  
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   
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Text dictation$50$50  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50   
Wireless charging station$75   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Chronometer  $100$100
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Massage, driver seat$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Metal pedals  $75$75
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
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 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  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500$500
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$9,640$8,065$3,555$3,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,085$4,510$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,725-4,2440-6

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Porsche Cayman

Model Year20172011
Model5-SeriesCayman
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase117.1 in95.1 in
Length194.6 in171.1 in
Width73.5 in70.9 in
Height58.2 in51.4 in
Curb Weight3,747 lb.2,977 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 ft314.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested115052%
Total Not Requested107548%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%

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, driver seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested865100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%
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 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 Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested122591%
Total Not Requested1259%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested86559%
Total Not Requested60041%
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 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 Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested122591%
Total Not Requested1259%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

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