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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: $57,945

BMW 5-Series 530i   
Difference: $34,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,570

BMW 5-Series 530i   
Difference: $25,721

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008200820172017
Model9119119119119115-Series5-Series
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurbo530i540i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $73,500 $83,800 $87,000 $97,300 $126,200 $51,200 $56,450
Base Invoice $64,174 $73,192 $76,038 $85,011 $110,313 $48,295 $53,180
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055 3,055 3,055 3,055      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 385 385 385 385      
Sport Chrono Package Plus 960 960 960 960      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690 690   700 700
Floor mats 140 140 140 140 140    
Voice recorder 650 650 650 650 650    
Navigation system 2,110 2,110 2,110 2,110      
Wood trim 890 890 890 890 890    
Audio controls on steering wheel 990 990 990 990      
Bluetooth cell phone link 960 960 960 960 960    
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500 500 500 500
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530 530 530 530 750 750
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990   1,990     1,000  
Xenon HID headlights 1,090   1,090        
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,005 3,005 3,005 3,005      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel         620    
Luxury Package           500 500
Premium Package           2,300 1,950
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597 2,597 2,597 2,597      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 327 327 327 327      
Sport Chrono Package Plus 816 816 816 816      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 587 587 587 587   645 645
Floor mats 119 119 119 119 119    
Voice recorder 553 553 553 553 553    
Navigation system 1,794 1,794 1,794 1,794      
Wood trim 757 757 757 757 757    
Audio controls on steering wheel 842 842 842 842      
Bluetooth cell phone link 816 816 816 816 816    
Heated front seats 425 425 425 425 425 455 455
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451 451 451 451 685 685
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,692   1,692     920  
Xenon HID headlights 927   927        
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,554 2,554 2,554 2,554      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel         527    
Luxury Package           460 460
Premium Package           2,115 1,795
Options (change) 17,945 14,865 17,945 14,865 4,290 5,750 4,400
Options (change) 15,257 12,638 15,257 12,638 3,648 5,280 4,040
Destination 860 860 860 860 860 995 995
Total Price $92,305 $99,525 $105,805 $113,025 $131,350 $57,945 $61,845
Total Invoice $80,291 $86,690 $92,155 $98,509 $114,821 $54,570 $58,215

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 530i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,559
Model Year2008200820082008200820172017
Model9119119119119115-Series5-Series
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurbo530i540i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine325hp H6355hp H6325hp H6355hp H6480hp H6248hp I4335hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9235, 9235, 9235, 9325, 13205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/35-19235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$92,305$99,525$105,805$113,025$131,350$57,945$61,845
Adjustments for Features0-125-2,000-2,125-1,550-4,075-4,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$92,305$99,400$103,805$110,900$129,800$53,870$57,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,095$11,500$18,595$37,495$0$3,950
Total Invoice$80,291$86,690$92,155$98,509$114,821$54,570$58,215
Adjustments for Features0-109-1,742-1,852-1,355-3,838-3,789
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$80,291$86,581$90,413$96,657$113,466$50,732$54,426
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,290$10,122$16,366$33,175$0$3,694

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Features Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2008200820082008200820172017
Model9119119119119115-Series5-Series
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurbo530i540i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1300$1300
RWD$0$0   $0$0
AWD  $1700$1700$1700  
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate     $100$100
Power rear side windows     $200$200
Power trunk closer     $350$350
Proximity key     $250$250
Remote app     $25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$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
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$15$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop     $150$150
Rear-engine configuration$0$0$0$0$0  
Regenerative braking     $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters     $0$0
Larger rear spoiler    $200  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200   
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400   
Sunroof$900$900  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity     $0$0
App support     $0$0
Aux input     $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming     $25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player    $0  
DVD-compatible player     $0$0
Handwriting recognition     $200$200
HD radio     $50$50
In-vehicle Internet     $150$150
Media drive     $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years     $0$0
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0  
S Voice support     $0$0
Satellite radio - one year subscription     $250$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
USB port     $25$25
Voice control for external devices     $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio     $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot     $50$50
Wireless charging station     $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights      $200
Boost gauge    $75  
Chronometer$100$100$100$100   
Cornering lights     $50$50
Fog lights $125 $125$125$125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable     $150$150
LED headlights      $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     $750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse     $25$25
Power-folding mirrors     $50$50
Steering-linked headlights     $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors     $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row     $50$50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $50$50
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75$75  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat     $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat     $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100 $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100   
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100   
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650$650$650$650  
Upholstered instrument panel     $300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500$500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 $200$200
Transmission 
Launch control     $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,490$5,615$7,490$7,615$7,040$9,565$9,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$125$2,000$2,125$1,550$4,075$4,025
Value of Feature Adjustments0-109-1,742-1,852-1,355-3,838-3,789

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20082017
Model9115-Series
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase92.5 in117.1 in
Length175.6 in194.6 in
Width71.2 in73.5 in
Height51.6 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,076 lb.3,747 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom31.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume4.8 ft318.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera

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 buckets100No
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested120080%
Total Not Requested30020%
Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera S

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 buckets100No
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested120080%
Total Not Requested30020%
Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa

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 buckets100No
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested120080%
Total Not Requested30020%
Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa S

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 buckets100No
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested120080%
Total Not Requested30020%
Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1525100%

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