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Porsche 911 vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche 911 vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $87,380

Porsche 911 Carrera   
Difference: $490

Lowest Total Invoice: $76,105

Porsche 911 Carrera   
Difference: $5,025

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008200820082007
Model9119119119119115-Series
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurboM5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $73,500 $83,800 $87,000 $97,300 $126,200 $82,900
Base Invoice $64,174 $73,192 $76,038 $85,011 $110,313 $76,275
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055 3,055 3,055 3,055 1,145  
Xenon HID headlights 1,090   1,090     800
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 385 385 385 385    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690 690    
Wood trim 890 890 890 890 890 0
Floor mats 140 140 140 140 140  
Audio controls on steering wheel 990 990 990 990    
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530 530 530 530  
Navigation system 2,110 2,110 2,110 2,110    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990   1,990      
CD changer, remote 650 650 650 650 650  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel         620  
Folding second row seats           475
Rear spoiler           0
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597 2,597 2,597 2,597 973  
Xenon HID headlights 927   927     730
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 327 327 327 327    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 587 587 587 587    
Wood trim 757 757 757 757 757 0
Floor mats 119 119 119 119 119  
Audio controls on steering wheel 842 842 842 842    
Heated front seats 425 425 425 425 425  
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451 451 451 451  
Navigation system 1,794 1,794 1,794 1,794    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,692   1,692      
CD changer, remote 553 553 553 553 553  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel         527  
Folding second row seats           430
Rear spoiler           0
Options (change) 13,020 9,940 13,020 9,940 4,475 1,275
Options (change) 11,071 8,452 11,071 8,452 3,805 1,160
Destination 860 860 860 860 860 695
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 3,000
Total Price $87,380 $94,600 $100,880 $108,100 $131,535 $87,870
Total Invoice $76,105 $82,504 $87,969 $94,323 $114,978 $81,130

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 5-Series M5
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche 911 Carrera
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,807
Model Year200820082008200820082007
Model9119119119119115-Series
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurboM5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine325hp H6355hp H6325hp H6355hp H6480hp H6500hp V10
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9235, 9235, 9235, 9325, 13420, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/35-19235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19255/40-19
Total Price$87,380$94,600$100,880$108,100$131,535$87,870
Adjustments for Features0-125-2,000-2,125-3,250-3,485
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$87,380$94,475$98,880$105,975$128,285$84,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,095$11,500$18,595$40,905$0
Total Invoice$76,105$82,504$87,969$94,323$114,978$81,130
Adjustments for Features0-109-1,744-1,854-2,841-3,218
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$76,105$82,395$86,225$92,469$112,137$77,912
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,290$10,120$16,364$36,032$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year200820082008200820082007
Model9119119119119115-Series
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurboM5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150 
7-speed automated manual     $1200
RWD$0$0   $0
AWD  $1700$1700$1700 
Accessories 
Power rear side windows     $200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power     $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front     $150
Side curtain airbags     $350
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment     $50
Rear seat pass-through     $100
Ski sack     $50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control     $125
Rear air vents with manual controls     $150
Residual heat     $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Rear-engine configuration$0$0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit     $0
Larger rear spoiler    $200 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200  
Rear spoiler     $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400  
Sunroof$900$900  $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input     $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50 
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0 
Surround sound    $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200
Traffic information     $25
Voice control for nav and audio     $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror     $75
Boost gauge    $75 
Fog lights $125 $125$125$125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse     $25
Power-folding mirrors     $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors     $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row     $50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat     $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat     $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Total Value of Features$1,915$2,040$3,915$4,040$5,165$5,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$125$2,000$2,125$3,250$3,485
Value of Feature Adjustments0-109-1,744-1,854-2,841-3,218

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20082007
Model9115-Series
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase92.5 in113.7 in
Length175.6 in191.1 in
Width71.2 in72.7 in
Height51.6 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,076 lb.3,429 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom31.5 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume4.8 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera

Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
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
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera S

Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
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
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa

Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
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
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa S

Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
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
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Turbo

Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%

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