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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: $95,925

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $115

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009200920092013
Model9119119119119115-Series
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurboM5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $75,600 $86,200 $89,500 $100,100 $128,700 $90,200
Sport Chrono Package Plus 960 960 960 960    
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055 3,055 3,055 3,055 1,145  
iPod integration 440 440 440 440 440  
Navigation system 2,110 2,110 2,110 2,110    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 420 420 420 420    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710    
Wood trim 890 890 890 890 890 0
Audio controls on steering wheel 870 870 870 870 870  
Floor mats 140 140 140 140 140  
Steering-linked headlights 690 690 690 690    
Bluetooth cell phone link 695 695 695 695 695  
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530 530 530 530  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990   1,990      
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595 595  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,295 3,295 3,295 3,295   3,500
CD changer, in-dash 650 650 650 650 650  
Limited-slip rear differential 950 950        
Sport Chrono Package Plus 816 816 816 816    
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597 2,597 2,597 2,597 973  
iPod integration 0 0 0 0 0  
Navigation system 1,794 1,794 1,794 1,794    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 0 0 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0    
Wood trim 757 757 757 757 757 0
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0 0  
Floor mats 119 119 119 119 119  
Steering-linked headlights 0 0 0 0    
Bluetooth cell phone link 0 0 0 0 0  
Heated front seats 425 425 425 425 425  
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451 451 451 451  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,692   1,692      
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather -306 -306 -306 -306   3,185
CD changer, in-dash 553 553 553 553 553  
Limited-slip rear differential 0 0        
Options (change) 19,490 17,500 18,540 16,550 6,455 3,500
Options (change) 8,898 7,206 8,898 7,206 3,278 3,185
Destination 950 950 950 950 950 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $96,040 $104,650 $108,990 $117,600 $136,105 $95,925

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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 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $80,707
Model Year200920092009200920092013
Model9119119119119115-Series
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurboM5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine345hp H6385hp H6345hp H6385hp H6480hp H6560hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9235, 9235, 9235, 9385, 13500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/35-19235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19265/40-19
Total Price$96,040$104,650$108,990$117,600$136,105$95,925
Adjustments for Features00-2,000-2,000-1,275-3,985
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$96,040$104,650$106,990$115,600$134,830$91,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,610$10,950$19,560$38,790$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year200920092009200920092013
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$300$300$300$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 
Bluetooth audio streaming     $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325 
CD changer, remote     $200
CD player     $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player     $0
HD radio     $50
iPod integration$100$100$100$100$100 
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader     $25
Surround sound    $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200
Traffic + travel information     $25
USB port     $25
Voice control for external devices     $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge    $75 
Chronometer$100$100$100$100  
Cornering lights     $50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse     $25
Power-folding mirrors     $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors     $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row     $50
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100$100 $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$3,290$3,290$5,290$5,290$4,565$7,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,000$2,000$1,275$3,985
Value of Feature Adjustments00-181-139-40-3,680

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20092013
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 Capacity16.9 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 Volume4.4 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera

Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
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 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 Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera S

Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
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 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 Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa

Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
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 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 Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa S

Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
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 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 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%

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