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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: $57,495

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $31,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,055

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $24,129

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008200820082012201220122012
Model9119119119119115-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurbo528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $73,500 $83,800 $87,000 $97,300 $126,200 $46,900 $52,500 $60,950 $62,000
Base Invoice $64,174 $73,192 $76,038 $85,011 $110,313 $43,330 $48,480 $56,255 $57,220
Sport Chrono Package Plus 960 960 960 960          
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055 3,055 3,055 3,055          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 385 385 385 385          
Xenon HID headlights 1,090   1,090            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690 690   550 550 550  
Wood trim 890 890 890 890 890        
Floor mats 140 140 140 140 140        
Audio controls on steering wheel 990 990 990 990          
Bluetooth cell phone link 960 960 960 960 960        
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500 500     500  
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530 530 530 530   750 750  
Navigation system 2,110 2,110 2,110 2,110          
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990   1,990            
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel         620        
Cold Weather Package           1,450 1,450   1,450
Premium Package           2,250      
Sport Package           3,600 3,600 3,000 2,600
Technology Package           1,850 1,850    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls                 500
Sport Chrono Package Plus 816 816 816 816          
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597 2,597 2,597 2,597          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 327 327 327 327          
Xenon HID headlights 927   927            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 587 587 587 587   500 500 500  
Wood trim 757 757 757 757 757        
Floor mats 119 119 119 119 119        
Audio controls on steering wheel 842 842 842 842          
Bluetooth cell phone link 816 816 816 816 816        
Heated front seats 425 425 425 425 425     455  
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451 451 451 451   685 685  
Navigation system 1,794 1,794 1,794 1,794          
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,692   1,692            
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel         527        
Cold Weather Package           1,320 1,320   1,320
Premium Package           2,050      
Sport Package           3,275 3,275 2,730 2,365
Technology Package           1,685 1,685    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls                 475
Options (change) 14,290 11,210 14,290 11,210 3,640 9,700 8,200 4,800 4,550
Options (change) 12,150 9,531 12,150 9,531 3,095 8,830 7,465 4,370 4,160
Destination 860 860 860 860 860 895 895 895 895
Total Price $88,650 $95,870 $102,150 $109,370 $130,700 $57,495 $61,595 $66,645 $67,445
Total Invoice $77,184 $83,583 $89,048 $95,402 $114,268 $53,055 $56,840 $61,520 $62,275

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 528i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,705
Model Year200820082008200820082012201220122012
Model9119119119119115-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurbo528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine325hp H6355hp H6325hp H6355hp H6480hp H6240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9235, 9235, 9235, 9325, 13180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/35-19235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19245/45-18245/40-19245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$88,650$95,870$102,150$109,370$130,700$57,495$61,595$66,645$67,445
Adjustments for Features0-125-2,000-2,125-2,550-3,875-3,425-2,875-3,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$88,650$95,745$100,150$107,245$128,150$53,620$58,170$63,770$63,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,095$11,500$18,595$39,500$0$4,550$10,150$10,350
Total Invoice$77,184$83,583$89,048$95,402$114,268$53,055$56,840$61,520$62,275
Adjustments for Features0-109-1,743-1,854-2,229-3,576-3,161-2,654-3,209
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$77,184$83,474$87,305$93,548$112,039$49,479$53,679$58,866$59,066
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,290$10,121$16,364$34,855$0$4,200$9,387$9,587

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Features Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year200820082008200820082012201220122012
Model9119119119119115-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurbo528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0   $0$0$0$0
AWD  $1700$1700$1700    
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel     $100$100 $100
Power rear side windows     $200$200$200$200
Power trunk closer     $350   
Remote app     $25$25$25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power     $350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100$100  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0$0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver     $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger     $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front     $150$150$150$150
Rearview camera     $200$200 $200
Side curtain airbags     $350$350$350$350
Tires, run-flat     $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment     $50$50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through     $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation     $100$100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control     $125$125$125$125
Rear air vents     $100$100 $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls       $250 
Rear dual-zone climate control       $125 
Residual heat     $50$50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop     $150$150$150 
Raised top speed limiter     $0$0$0$0
Rear-engine configuration$0$0$0$0$0    
Regenerative braking     $0$0 $0
Exterior 
Larger rear spoiler    $200    
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200     
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400     
Sunroof$900$900  $900$900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input     $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming     $25$25$25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player    $0    
DVD-compatible player     $0$0$0$0
HD radio     $50$50$50$50
Media drive     $15$15$15$15
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0    
SMS text-to-speech reader     $25$25$25$25
Surround sound    $250    
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information     $25$25$25$25
USB port     $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices     $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio     $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror     $75$75$75$75
Boost gauge    $75    
Chronometer$100$100$100$100     
Cornering lights     $50$50$50$50
Fog lights $125 $125$125$125$125$125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display       $25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse     $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors     $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights     $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors     $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row     $50$50$50$50
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300$300$300 $300
Heated second row seats     $200$200 $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150$150$150$150
Memory system, passenger seat     $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75$75    
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat     $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat     $50$50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100     
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100     
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100     
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100     
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat     $100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat     $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650$650$650$650    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 $200$200$200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls        $100
Total Value of Features$3,740$3,865$5,740$5,865$6,290$7,615$7,165$6,615$7,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$125$2,000$2,125$2,550$3,875$3,425$2,875$3,475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-109-1,743-1,854-2,229-3,576-3,161-2,654-3,209

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20082012
Model9115-Series
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase92.5 in116.9 in
Length175.6 in193.1 in
Width71.2 in73.2 in
Height51.6 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,076 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom31.5 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume4.8 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera

Sport Chrono Package Plus
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera S

Sport Chrono Package Plus
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa

Sport Chrono Package Plus
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa S

Sport Chrono Package Plus
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested55058%
Total Not Requested40042%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested150075%
Total Not Requested50025%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45WR18 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested60044%
Total Not Requested75056%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60064%
Total Not Requested34036%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested55058%
Total Not Requested40042%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested60039%
Total Not Requested95061%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60064%
Total Not Requested34036%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested60052%
Total Not Requested55048%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested55058%
Total Not Requested40042%

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