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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: $106,785

Porsche 911 Carrera   
Difference: $3,160

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112011201120112015
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 $93,600
Infotainment Package 3,010 3,010 3,010 3,010      
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055 3,055 3,055 3,055 1,145    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 420 420 420 420      
Sport Chrono Package Plus 960 960 960 960      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710      
Wood trim 890 890 890 890 890 890 0
Steering-linked headlights 690 690 690 690 690    
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 615 615 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595 595 595  
Heated front seats 525 525 525 525 525 525  
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530 530 530 530 530  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,295 3,295 3,295 3,295     3,500
Sport suspension (upgrade) 3,040 950          
Carrera S wheels 1,550            
Ceramic brake rotors 8,150 8,150 8,150 8,150 8,840   9,250
Adaptive dampers - electrical     2,090        
Traffic information         0 0  
Satellite radio         750 750  
Rear spoiler             0
265/35ZR20             1,300
Infotainment Package 0 0 0 0      
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597 2,597 2,597 2,597 973    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 0 0 0 0      
Sport Chrono Package Plus 816 816 816 816      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0      
Wood trim 757 757 757 757 757 0 0
Steering-linked headlights 0 0 0 0 0    
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Heated front seats 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451 451 451 451 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather -306 -306 -306 -306     3,185
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0 0          
Carrera S wheels 1,318            
Ceramic brake rotors 6,928 6,928 6,928 6,928 7,514   8,420
Adaptive dampers - electrical     0        
Traffic information         0 0  
Satellite radio         0 0  
Rear spoiler             0
265/35ZR20             1,185
Options (change) 28,035 24,395 25,535 23,445 13,965 3,290 14,050
Options (change) 12,561 11,243 11,243 11,243 9,695 0 12,790
Destination 950 950 950 950 950 950 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $106,785 $115,845 $118,585 $129,195 $150,415 $164,940 $109,945

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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: $1,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $96,766
Model Year2011201120112011201120112015
Model9119119119119119115-Series
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurboTurbo SM5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine345hp H6385hp H6345hp H6385hp H6500hp H6530hp H6560hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6S7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)385, 13385, 13385, 13385, 13385, 13385, 13600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19265/35-20
Total Price$106,785$115,845$118,585$129,195$150,415$164,940$109,945
Adjustments for Features00-6,800-2,000-1,175-3,525-4,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$106,785$115,845$111,785$127,195$149,240$161,415$105,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,060$5,000$20,410$42,455$54,630$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2011201120112011201120112015
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate      $100
Power rear side windows      $200
Proximity key      $250
Remote app      $25
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats      $0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500    
Knee airbag, driver      $75
Knee airbag, passenger      $75
Obstacle detection, front      $150
Rearview camera      $200
Rollover sensor      $50
Side curtain airbags      $350
Torque vectoring, brake-based     $100 
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$15 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential      $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)     $500 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop      $150
Rear-engine configuration$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Regenerative braking      $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 
App support      $0
Bluetooth audio streaming      $25
CD changer, in-dash     $325 
CD player$125$125$125$125$125 $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player      $0
Handwriting recognition      $200
HD radio      $50
In-vehicle Internet      $150
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0$0 
S Voice support      $0
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription      $250
Siri Eyes Free support      $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar      $200
Traffic + travel information      $25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices      $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge    $75$75 
Chronometer$100$100$100$100 $100 
Cornering lights      $50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$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$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$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0    $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100$100 $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,065$3,065$9,865$5,065$4,240$6,590$7,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$6,800$2,000$1,175$3,525$4,510
Value of Feature Adjustments00-699-189-83-20-4,179

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20112015
Model9115-Series
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase92.5 in116.9 in
Length175.6 in193.4 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 in35.3 in
Cargo Volume4.4 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bose, 385W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested111576%
Total Not Requested35024%
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 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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
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

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bose, 385W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested111576%
Total Not Requested35024%
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 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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bose, 385W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested111576%
Total Not Requested35024%
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 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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa S

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bose, 385W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested111576%
Total Not Requested35024%
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 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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 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
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
265/35ZR20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
265/35ZR20 tires200No
295/30ZR20 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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