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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: $98,845

Porsche 911 Carrera   
Difference: $10,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $85,850

Porsche 911 Carrera   
Difference: $14,815

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008200820082014
Model9119119119119115-Series
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurboM5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $73,500 $83,800 $87,000 $97,300 $126,200 $92,900
Base Invoice $64,174 $73,192 $76,038 $85,011 $110,313 $85,650
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055 3,055 3,055 3,055 1,145  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 385 385 385 385    
Xenon HID headlights 1,090   1,090      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690 690    
Wood trim 890 890 890 890 890 0
Audio controls on steering wheel 990 990 990 990    
Floor mats 140 140 140 140 140  
Navigation system 2,110 2,110 2,110 2,110    
Bluetooth cell phone link 960 960 960 960 960  
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530 530 530 530  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990   1,990      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,005 3,005 3,005 3,005   3,500
Ceramic brake rotors 8,150 8,150 8,150 8,150 8,840 9,250
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel         620  
Rear spoiler           0
265/35ZR20           1,300
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597 2,597 2,597 2,597 973  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 327 327 327 327    
Xenon HID headlights 927   927      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 587 587 587 587    
Wood trim 757 757 757 757 757 0
Audio controls on steering wheel 842 842 842 842    
Floor mats 119 119 119 119 119  
Navigation system 1,794 1,794 1,794 1,794    
Bluetooth cell phone link 816 816 816 816 816  
Heated front seats 425 425 425 425 425  
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451 451 451 451  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,692   1,692      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,554 2,554 2,554 2,554   3,185
Ceramic brake rotors 6,928 6,928 6,928 6,928 7,514 8,420
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel         527  
Rear spoiler           0
265/35ZR20           1,185
Options (change) 24,485 21,405 24,485 21,405 13,625 14,050
Options (change) 20,816 18,197 20,816 18,197 11,582 12,790
Destination 860 860 860 860 860 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $98,845 $106,065 $112,345 $119,565 $140,685 $109,175
Total Invoice $85,850 $92,249 $97,714 $104,068 $122,755 $100,665

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche 911 Carrera
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,467
Model Year200820082008200820082014
Model9119119119119115-Series
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurboM5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine325hp H6355hp H6325hp H6355hp H6480hp H6560hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9235, 9235, 9235, 9325, 13600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/35-19235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19265/35-20
Total Price$98,845$106,065$112,345$119,565$140,685$109,175
Adjustments for Features0-125-2,000-2,125-2,250-5,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$98,845$105,940$110,345$117,440$138,435$103,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,095$11,500$18,595$39,590$0
Total Invoice$85,850$92,249$97,714$104,068$122,755$100,665
Adjustments for Features0-109-1,740-1,850-1,963-5,348
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$85,850$92,140$95,974$102,218$120,792$95,317
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,290$10,124$16,368$34,942$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year200820082008200820082014
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
Remote app     $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power     $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0
Knee airbag, driver     $75
Knee airbag, passenger     $75
Obstacle detection, front     $150
Rearview camera     $200
Rollover sensor     $50
Side curtain airbags     $350
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment     $50
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$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500
Limited-slip rear differential    $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop     $150
Rear-engine configuration$0$0$0$0$0 
Regenerative braking     $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 
App support     $0
Aux input     $50
Bluetooth audio streaming     $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player    $0 
DVD-compatible player     $0
Handwriting recognition     $200
HD radio     $50
In-vehicle Internet     $150
Media drive     $15
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0 
S Voice support     $0
Siri Eyes Free support     $0
SMS text-to-speech reader     $25
Surround sound    $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200
Text dictation     $50
Traffic + travel information     $25
USB port     $25
Voice control for external devices     $0
Voice control for nav and audio     $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror     $75
Boost gauge    $75 
Cornering lights     $50
Fog lights $125 $125$125 
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 
Center armrest(s), second row     $50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150
Memory system, passenger seat     $150
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75$75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat     $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat     $50
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
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$1,940$2,065$3,940$4,065$4,190$7,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$125$2,000$2,125$2,250$5,800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-109-1,740-1,850-1,963-5,348

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20082014
Model9115-Series
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase92.5 in116.9 in
Length175.6 in193.4 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 in35.3 in
Cargo Volume4.8 ft318.4 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, 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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger 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, 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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger 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, 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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger 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, 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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger 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

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
265/35ZR20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
265/35ZR20 tires200No
295/30ZR20 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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