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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: $58,345

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $34,595

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120112011201120112012201220122012
Model9119119119119119119115-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $77,800 $90,500 $92,100 $104,800 $103,100 $135,500 $160,700 $46,900 $52,500 $60,950 $62,000
Sport Chrono Package Plus 960 960 960 960 960            
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055 3,055 3,055 3,055 2,255            
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 420 420 420 420 420            
PCM 2,110 2,110 2,110 2,110 2,110            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710 710     550 550 550  
Wood trim 890 890 890 890   890 890        
Steering-linked headlights 690 690 690 690 690 690          
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 615 615 365 0 0        
Heated front seats 525 525 525 525 525 525 525     500  
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530 530 530 530 530 530   750 750  
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595 595 595 595        
Heated steering wheel 250 250 250 250 250 250 250        
Adaptive dampers - electrical 2,090   2,090                
Satellite radio 750 750 750 750 750 750 750        
Traffic information 0 0 0 0 0 0 0        
Cold Weather Package               1,450 1,450   1,450
Premium Package               2,250      
Sport Package               3,600 3,600 3,000 2,600
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls               500 500 500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription               350 350 350 350
Technology Package               1,850 1,850    
Sport Chrono Package Plus 816 816 816 816 0            
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597 2,597 2,597 2,597 0            
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 0 0 0 0 0            
PCM 0 0 0 0 0            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 0     500 500 500  
Wood trim 757 757 757 757   757 0        
Steering-linked headlights 0 0 0 0 0 0          
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0 0 0 0        
Heated front seats 0 0 0 0 0 0 0     455  
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451 451 451 0 451 0   685 685  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0 0 0 0        
Heated steering wheel 0 0 0 0 0 0 0        
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0   0                
Satellite radio 0 0 0 0 0 0 0        
Traffic information 0 0 0 0 0 0 0        
Cold Weather Package               1,320 1,320   1,320
Premium Package               2,050      
Sport Package               3,275 3,275 2,730 2,365
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls               475 475 475 475
Satellite radio - one year subscription               320 320 320 320
Technology Package               1,685 1,685    
Options (change) 14,190 12,100 14,190 12,100 10,160 4,230 3,540 10,550 9,050 5,650 4,900
Options (change) 4,621 4,621 4,621 4,621 0 1,208 0 9,625 8,260 5,165 4,480
Destination 950 950 950 950 950 950 950 895 895 895 895
Total Price $92,940 $103,550 $107,240 $117,850 $114,210 $140,680 $165,190 $58,345 $62,445 $67,495 $67,795

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 5-Series 528i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche 911 Turbo S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $37,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,035
Model Year20112011201120112011201120112012201220122012
Model9119119119119119119115-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine345hp H6385hp H6345hp H6385hp H6408hp H6500hp H6530hp H6240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6M6S7T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9235, 9235, 9235, 9235, 9385, 13385, 13180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/35-19235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19245/45-18245/40-19245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$92,940$103,550$107,240$117,850$114,210$140,680$165,190$58,345$62,445$67,495$67,795
Adjustments for Features00-7,100-2,300-200-2,325-9,075-3,160-2,710-2,160-2,660
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$92,940$103,550$100,140$115,550$114,010$138,355$156,115$55,185$59,735$65,335$65,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,610$7,200$22,610$21,070$45,415$63,175$0$4,550$10,150$9,950

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Features Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20112011201120112011201120112012201220122012
Model9119119119119119119115-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150$150     
7-speed automated manual      $1200    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic       $1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0  $0  $0$0$0$0
AWD  $1700$1700 $1700$1700    
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 $100
Power rear side windows       $200$200$200$200
Power trunk closer       $350   
Remote app       $25$25$25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power       $350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  $100
Wind blocker  $300        
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats       $0$0$0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500        
Ceramic brake rotors      $4000    
Knee airbag, driver       $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger       $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front       $150$150$150$150
Rearview camera       $200$200 $200
Side curtain airbags       $350$350$350$350
Tires, run-flat       $150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based      $100    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment       $50$50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through       $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation       $100$100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control       $125$125$125$125
Rear air vents       $100$100 $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls         $250 
Rear dual-zone climate control         $125 
Residual heat       $50$50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15$15$15    
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)      $500    
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300 $300$300    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop       $150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500      
Raised top speed limiter       $0$0$0$0
Rear-engine configuration$0$0$0$0$0$0$0    
Regenerative braking       $0$0 $0
Exterior 
Body kit    $0      
Larger rear spoiler     $200$200    
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200       
Power convertible top  $4000        
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400$400      
Sunroof$900$900  $900$900$900$900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming       $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash      $325    
CD player$125$125$125$125$125$125 $125$125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0$0    
DVD-compatible player       $0$0$0$0
HD radio       $50$50$50$50
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0$0$0    
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200$200$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription       $250$250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader       $25$25$25$25
Surround sound     $250$250    
Telematics service, such as OnStar       $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information       $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25$25$25    
Voice control for external devices       $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge     $75$75    
Chronometer$100$100$100$100$100 $100    
Cornering lights       $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100$100    
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display         $25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse       $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors       $50$50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors       $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row       $50$50$50$50
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300$300$300$300$300 $300
Heated second row seats       $200$200 $200
Memory system, passenger seat       $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75$75$75$75    
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat       $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat       $50$50$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$100 $100    
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 $100    
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat       $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat       $100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat       $100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat       $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650$650$650$650$650$650    
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000$1000    
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 $300$300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200 $200$200$200$200$200
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100$100$100 $100    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls      $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,540$4,540$11,640$6,840$4,740$6,865$13,615$7,700$7,250$6,700$7,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$7,100$2,300$200$2,325$9,075$3,160$2,710$2,160$2,660
Value of Feature Adjustments00-369-109-2-36-52-2,917-2,501-1,994-2,456

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20112012
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 control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%
PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested640100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera S

Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%
PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested640100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa

Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%
PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested640100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa S

Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%
PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested640100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera GTS

Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%
PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested640100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested65068%
Total Not Requested30032%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested150075%
Total Not Requested50025%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45WR18 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested60044%
Total Not Requested75056%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested71576%
Total Not Requested22524%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested65068%
Total Not Requested30032%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested60039%
Total Not Requested95061%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested71576%
Total Not Requested22524%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested60052%
Total Not Requested55048%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested65068%
Total Not Requested30032%

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