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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: $60,545

BMW 5-Series 530i   
Difference: $36,095

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092009200920172017
Model9119119119119115-Series5-Series
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurbo530i540i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $75,600 $86,200 $89,500 $100,100 $128,700 $51,200 $56,450
Navigation system 2,110 2,110 2,110 2,110      
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055 3,055 3,055 3,055 1,145    
Sport Chrono Package Plus 960 960 960 960      
iPod integration 440 440 440 440 440    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 420 420 420 420      
Traffic information 0 0 0 0 0    
Satellite radio 750 750 750 750 750    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710   700 700
Audio controls on steering wheel 870 870 870 870 870    
Steering-linked headlights 690 690 690 690      
Floor mats 140 140 140 140 140    
Voice recorder 650 650 650 650 650    
Wood trim 890 890 890 890 890    
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595 595    
Bluetooth cell phone link 695 695 695 695 695    
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  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800 800 800 800 800    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,295 3,295 3,295 3,295      
Premium Package           2,300 1,950
Luxury Seating Package           1,600 1,600
Upgraded leather upholstery           1,000 1,000
Luxury Package           500 500
Navigation system 1,794 1,794 1,794 1,794      
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597 2,597 2,597 2,597 973    
Sport Chrono Package Plus 816 816 816 816      
iPod integration 0 0 0 0 0    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 0 0 0 0      
Traffic information 0 0 0 0 0    
Satellite radio 0 0 0 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0   645 645
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0 0    
Steering-linked headlights 0 0 0 0      
Floor mats 119 119 119 119 119    
Voice recorder 553 553 553 553 553    
Wood trim 757 757 757 757 757    
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0 0    
Bluetooth cell phone link 0 0 0 0 0    
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  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 0 0 0 0 0    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather -306 -306 -306 -306      
Premium Package           2,115 1,795
Luxury Seating Package           1,470 1,470
Upgraded leather upholstery           920 920
Luxury Package           460 460
Options (change) 20,090 18,100 20,090 18,100 8,005 8,350 7,000
Options (change) 8,898 7,206 8,898 7,206 3,278 7,670 6,430
Destination 950 950 950 950 950 995 995
Total Price $96,640 $105,250 $110,540 $119,150 $137,655 $60,545 $64,445

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 5-Series 530i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche 911 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,313
Model Year2009200920092009200920172017
Model9119119119119115-Series5-Series
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurbo530i540i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine345hp H6385hp H6345hp H6385hp 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, 9385, 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$96,640$105,250$110,540$119,150$137,655$60,545$64,445
Adjustments for Features00-2,300-2,300-1,575-3,685-3,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$96,640$105,250$108,240$116,850$136,080$56,860$60,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,610$11,600$20,210$39,440$0$3,950

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Features Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2009200920092009200920172017
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$300$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
Bluetooth audio streaming     $25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0  
DVD-compatible player     $0$0
Handwriting recognition     $200$200
HD radio     $50$50
In-vehicle Internet     $150$150
iPod integration$100$100$100$100$100  
Navigation map updates, three years     $0$0
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0  
S Voice support     $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200  
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
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25  
USB port     $25$25
Voice control for external devices     $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot     $50$50
Wireless charging station     $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights      $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75  
Boost gauge    $75  
Chronometer$100$100$100$100   
Cornering lights     $50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100  
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$150$150 $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
Massage, driver seat     $100$100
Massage, passenger seat     $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat     $150$150
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75$75  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat     $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat     $50$50
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat     $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat     $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650$650$650$650  
Upholstered instrument panel     $300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000  
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$100$100 $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,890$5,890$8,190$8,190$7,465$9,575$9,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,300$2,300$1,575$3,685$3,635
Value of Feature Adjustments00-205-157-48-3,467-3,418

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20092017
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 Capacity16.9 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 Volume4.4 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 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 Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

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 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 Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

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 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 Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

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 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 Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Turbo

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 buckets100Yes
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
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%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%
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%

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%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%

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