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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: $32,165

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102013
Model9115-Series
TrimCarrera SM5
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $88,800 $90,200
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055  
7-speed automated manual 4,080  
Sport Chrono Package Plus 1,320  
iPod integration 440  
Navigation system 2,110  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 420  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710  
Heated front seats 510  
Obstacle detection, rear 530  
Voice control for nav and audio 595  
Steering-linked headlights 690  
Audio controls on steering wheel 360  
Floor mats 140  
Bluetooth cell phone link 695  
Wood trim 890 0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,295 3,500
CD changer, in-dash 650  
Limited-slip rear differential 950  
3.8L H6 16,900  
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597  
7-speed automated manual 3,468  
Sport Chrono Package Plus 816  
iPod integration 0  
Navigation system 1,794  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
Heated front seats 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 451  
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Steering-linked headlights 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0  
Floor mats 119  
Bluetooth cell phone link 0  
Wood trim 757 0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather -306 3,185
CD changer, in-dash 553  
Limited-slip rear differential 0  
3.8L H6 0  
Options (change) 38,340 3,500
Options (change) 10,249 3,185
Destination 950 925
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $128,090 $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 Carrera S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $74,758
Model Year20102013
Model9115-Series
TrimCarrera SM5
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine408hp H6560hp V8
TransmissionS7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19265/40-19
Total Price$128,090$95,925
Adjustments for Features0-2,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$128,090$93,090

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Features Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20102013
Model9115-Series
TrimCarrera SM5
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$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 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Rear-engine configuration$0 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Off-road navigation system$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer$100 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
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 
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$2,990$5,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,618

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20102013
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 Weight3,219 lb.4,387 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 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 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%
Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

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