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

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BMW 5-Series vs. Porsche Panamera Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $67,400

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $36,145

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120122012201220122012
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanamera
Trim528i535i550iBaseSS HybridTurboTurbo S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $45,050 $50,100 $60,200 $75,200 $90,300 $95,000 $136,700 $173,200
Convenience Package 1,700 1,700 1,700          
Premium Package 1,800 1,800            
Cold Weather Package 650 650 650          
Active Ventilated Seat Package 1,950 1,950 1,950          
Xenon HID headlights 900              
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500 500 500          
Sport Package 2,200              
Premium Package 2 4,500 4,500 2,400          
Rear air vents with automatic controls 500 500 500 1,020 1,020 1,020 1,020 1,020
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550   790 790 790    
Folding second row seats 475 475 475          
Ski sack 150 150 150 405 405 405 405 405
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,990 2,990 2,990 2,990 2,990
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000              
M Sport Package   6,500 6,500          
Auto-dimming mirrors       420        
Bose Audio Package       1,990 1,990 1,990    
Adaptive cruise control       2,490 2,490 2,490 2,490 2,490
Satellite radio       750 750 750 750 750
Premium Package Plus       5,650 4,750      
Voice control for nav and audio       595 595 595 595 595
Cooled or ventilated front seats       800 800 800 800 800
Proximity key       1,090 1,090 1,090    
Body kit       1,390 1,390 1,390 1,390  
Active stabilizer bars       5,000 5,000   5,000  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable       1,990        
Comfort Plus Package           3,170    
Heated steering wheel             250 250
Sunshade, rear, power             340 340
Rearview camera             655 655
Sunshades, second row, power             450 450
Convenience Package 1,545 1,545 1,545          
Premium Package 1,640 1,640            
Cold Weather Package 590 590 590          
Active Ventilated Seat Package 1,775 1,775 1,775          
Xenon HID headlights 820              
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475 475 475          
Sport Package 2,000              
Premium Package 2 4,095 4,095 2,185          
Rear air vents with automatic controls 455 455 455 0 0 0 0 0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185 2,185          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500   0 0 0    
Folding second row seats 430 430 430          
Ski sack 135 135 135 344 344 344 344 344
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,000 2,000 2,000 0 0 0 0 0
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910              
M Sport Package   5,915 5,915          
Auto-dimming mirrors       0        
Bose Audio Package       0 0 0    
Adaptive cruise control       0 0 0 0 0
Satellite radio       0 0 0 0 0
Premium Package Plus       0 0      
Voice control for nav and audio       506 506 506 506 506
Cooled or ventilated front seats       680 680 680 680 680
Proximity key       927 927 927    
Body kit       0 0 0 0  
Active stabilizer bars       0 0   0  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable       0        
Comfort Plus Package           0    
Heated steering wheel             0 0
Sunshade, rear, power             0 0
Rearview camera             0 0
Sunshades, second row, power             0 0
Options (change) 21,475 23,875 19,425 27,370 24,060 17,480 17,135 10,745
Options (change) 19,555 21,740 17,690 2,457 2,457 2,457 1,530 1,530
Destination 875 875 875 975 975 975 975 975
Total Price $67,400 $74,850 $80,500 $103,545 $115,335 $113,455 $154,810 $184,920

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 5-Series 528i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Panamera Turbo S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $59,647
Model Year20112011201120122012201220122012
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanamera
Trim528i535i550iBaseSS HybridTurboTurbo S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8300hp V6400hp V8380hp V6 H500hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8S7S7T8S7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 16600, 16585, 14585, 14585, 14585, 14585, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18255/45-19255/45-19
Total Price$67,400$74,850$80,500$103,545$115,335$113,455$154,810$184,920
Adjustments for Features0-300-300-1,200-1,200-600-4,650-5,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,400$74,550$80,200$102,345$114,135$112,855$150,160$179,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,150$12,800$0$11,790$10,510$47,815$76,875

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Porsche Panamera

Model Year20112011201120122012201220122012
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanamera
Trim528i535i550iBaseSS HybridTurboTurbo S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300  $1300  
7-speed automated manual   $1200$1200 $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0  
AWD      $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600$600$600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850     
Power door closers$300$300$300     
Power liftgate   $350$350$350$350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350     
Remote app$25$25$25     
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15     
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125     
Sunshades, second row, power   $225$225$225$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0     
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75$75$75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0     
Rear side airbags   $300$300$300$300$300
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50$50$50
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150     
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100 $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75$75$75$75
Second-row low console   $100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Rear wiper     $175  
Residual heat$50$50$50     
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15$15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300 $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable       $500
Raised top speed limiter$0$0$0     
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 $0 $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0$0
Retractable rear spoiler   $400$400$400$400$400
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25     
CD changer, remote   $200$200$200  
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0$0$0$0$0
HD radio$50$50$50     
iPod integration$100$100$100     
Satellite radio   $200$200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250     
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25     
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200     
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25     
Traffic information   $25$25$25$25$25
USB port   $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer       $100
Fog light, rear   $100$100$100$100$100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25     
Performance meter       $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100     
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 upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100$100     
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100     
Synthetic suede headliner      $650$650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather      $1000$1000
Wood trim$300     $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500$500$500$500 $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200    $200
Tires, high-efficiency (optional)     $0  
Transmission 
Launch control       $100
Total Value of Features$4,865$5,165$5,165$6,065$6,065$5,465$9,515$10,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$300$1,200$1,200$600$4,650$5,700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-276-276-40-36-18-75-77

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Porsche Panamera

Model Year20112012
Model5-SeriesPanamera
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase116.9 in115.0 in
Length193.1 in195.6 in
Width73.2 in76.0 in
Height57.6 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.3,881 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in51.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.444.6 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%
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 buckets100No
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%
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 buckets100No
Total Requested35041%
Total Not Requested50059%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
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 Requested221578%
Total Not Requested62522%

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%
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 buckets100No
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Special exterior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
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 buckets100No
Total Requested155066%
Total Not Requested80034%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
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 Requested221578%
Total Not Requested62522%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
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 buckets100No
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Special exterior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
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 buckets100No
Total Requested155066%
Total Not Requested80034%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Active stabilizer bars
FeatureValueRequested?
Active stabilizer bars500Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Bose Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 585W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45045%
Total Not Requested55055%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested247591%
Total Not Requested2509%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera S

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Active stabilizer bars
FeatureValueRequested?
Active stabilizer bars500Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Bose Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 585W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45045%
Total Not Requested55055%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested152555%
Total Not Requested125045%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera S Hybrid

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Bose Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 585W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45045%
Total Not Requested55055%
Comfort Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested152586%
Total Not Requested25014%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera Turbo

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Active stabilizer bars
FeatureValueRequested?
Active stabilizer bars500Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera Turbo S

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%

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