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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: $92,895

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $4,990

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112011201120112008
Model9119119119119119115-Series
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurboTurbo SM5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $77,800 $90,500 $92,100 $104,800 $135,500 $160,700 $83,900
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055 3,055 3,055 3,055 1,145    
Infotainment Package 3,010 3,010 3,010 3,010      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 420 420 420 420      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710      
Wood trim 890 890 890 890 890 890 0
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 615 615 0 0  
Heated front seats 525 525 525 525 525 525  
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530 530 530 530 530  
Heated steering wheel 250 250 250 250 250 250 200
Sport suspension (upgrade) 3,040 950          
Carrera S wheels 1,550            
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595 595 595  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,295 3,295 3,295 3,295     3,500
CD changer, in-dash 650 650 650 650 650    
Adaptive dampers - electrical     2,090        
Traffic information         0 0  
Satellite radio         750 750  
iPod integration             400
Folding second row seats             475
Rear spoiler             0
Satellite radio - one year subscription             595
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597 2,597 2,597 2,597 973    
Infotainment Package 0 0 0 0      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 0 0 0 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0      
Wood trim 757 757 757 757 757 0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Heated front seats 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451 451 451 451 0  
Heated steering wheel 0 0 0 0 0 0 180
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0 0          
Carrera S wheels 1,318            
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather -306 -306 -306 -306     3,185
CD changer, in-dash 0 0 0 0 0    
Adaptive dampers - electrical     0        
Traffic information         0 0  
Satellite radio         0 0  
iPod integration             365
Folding second row seats             430
Rear spoiler             0
Satellite radio - one year subscription             540
Options (change) 19,135 15,495 16,635 14,545 5,335 3,540 5,170
Options (change) 4,817 3,499 3,499 3,499 2,181 0 4,700
Destination 950 950 950 950 950 950 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 3,000
Total Price $97,885 $106,945 $109,685 $120,295 $141,785 $165,190 $92,895

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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 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $82,591
Model Year2011201120112011201120112008
Model9119119119119119115-Series
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurboTurbo SM5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine345hp H6385hp H6345hp H6385hp H6500hp H6530hp H6500hp V10
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6S7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)385, 13385, 13385, 13385, 13385, 13385, 13420, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19255/40-19
Total Price$97,885$106,945$109,685$120,295$141,785$165,190$92,895
Adjustments for Features00-6,800-2,000-1,575-7,875-2,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$97,885$106,945$102,885$118,295$140,210$157,315$90,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,060$5,000$20,410$42,325$59,430$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2011201120112011201120112008
Model9119119119119119115-Series
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurboTurbo SM5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150  
7-speed automated manual     $1200$1200
RWD$0$0    $0
AWD  $1700$1700$1700$1700 
Accessories 
Power rear side windows      $200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power      $350
Wind blocker  $300    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500    
Ceramic brake rotors     $4000 
Obstacle detection, front      $150
Side curtain airbags      $350
Torque vectoring, brake-based     $100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment      $50
Rear seat pass-through      $100
Ski sack      $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation      $100
Dual-zone climate control      $125
Rear air vents with manual controls      $150
Residual heat      $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)     $500 
Engine / Motor 
Rear-engine configuration$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit      $0
Larger rear spoiler    $200$200 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200   
Power convertible top  $4000    
Rear spoiler      $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400   
Sunroof$900$900  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325$325 
CD changer, remote      $200
CD player      $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0 
iPod integration      $100
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription      $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar      $200
USB port$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge    $75$75 
Chronometer     $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100 
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
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat      $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat      $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0     
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100 
Total Value of Features$2,505$2,505$9,305$4,505$4,080$10,380$5,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$6,800$2,000$1,575$7,875$2,595
Value of Feature Adjustments00-276-74-35-45-2,399

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20112008
Model9115-Series
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase92.5 in113.7 in
Length175.6 in191.1 in
Width71.2 in72.7 in
Height51.6 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,076 lb.3,506 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom31.5 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume4.4 ft314.0 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 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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bose, 385W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested110075%
Total Not Requested36525%
Carrera S wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
235/35ZR19 tires200No
295/30ZR19 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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 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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bose, 385W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested110075%
Total Not Requested36525%

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 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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bose, 385W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested110075%
Total Not Requested36525%

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 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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bose, 385W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested110075%
Total Not Requested36525%

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
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Total Requested1650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%

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