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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: $36,890

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011201120112011201120172017
Model9119119119119119119115-Series5-Series
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S530i540i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $77,800 $90,500 $92,100 $104,800 $103,100 $135,500 $160,700 $51,200 $56,450
PCM 2,110 2,110 2,110 2,110 2,110        
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055 3,055 3,055 3,055 2,255 1,145      
Sport Chrono Package Plus 960 960 960 960 960        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 420 420 420 420 420        
Traffic information 0 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Satellite radio 750 750 750 750 750 750 750    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710 710     700 700
Steering-linked headlights 690 690 690 690 690 690      
Voice recorder 650 650 650 650 650 650 650    
Wood trim 890 890 890 890   890 890    
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 615 615 365 0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595 595 595 595    
Heated front seats 525 525 525 525 525 525 525 500 500
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530 530 530 530 530 530 750 750
Adaptive dampers - electrical 2,090   2,090         1,000  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800 800 800 800 800 800 800    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,295 3,295 3,295 3,295          
Upholstered instrument panel         3,655     500 500
Premium Package               2,300  
Luxury Seating Package               1,600 1,600
Upgraded leather upholstery               1,000 1,000
PCM 0 0 0 0 0        
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597 2,597 2,597 2,597 0 973      
Sport Chrono Package Plus 816 816 816 816 0        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 0 0 0 0 0        
Traffic information 0 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Satellite radio 0 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 0     645 645
Steering-linked headlights 0 0 0 0 0 0      
Voice recorder 0 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Wood trim 757 757 757 757   757 0    
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Heated front seats 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 455 455
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451 451 451 0 451 0 685 685
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0   0         920  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 0 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather -306 -306 -306 -306          
Upholstered instrument panel         0     460 460
Premium Package               2,115  
Luxury Seating Package               1,470 1,470
Upgraded leather upholstery               920 920
Options (change) 18,685 16,595 18,685 16,595 15,015 6,575 4,740 8,350 5,050
Options (change) 4,315 4,315 4,315 4,315 0 2,181 0 7,670 4,635
Destination 950 950 950 950 950 950 950 995 995
Total Price $97,435 $108,045 $111,735 $122,345 $119,065 $143,025 $166,390 $60,545 $62,495

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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 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $40,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,075
Model Year201120112011201120112011201120172017
Model9119119119119119119115-Series5-Series
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S530i540i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine345hp H6385hp H6345hp H6385hp H6408hp H6500hp H6530hp H6248hp I4335hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6M6S7T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9235, 9235, 9235, 9235, 9385, 13385, 13205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/35-19235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$97,435$108,045$111,735$122,345$119,065$143,025$166,390$60,545$62,495
Adjustments for Features-500-500-7,600-2,8000-2,225-8,575-4,235-2,660
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$96,935$107,545$104,135$119,545$119,065$140,800$157,815$56,310$59,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,610$7,200$22,610$22,130$43,865$60,880$0$3,525

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Features Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year201120112011201120112011201120172017
Model9119119119119119119115-Series5-Series
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S530i540i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr 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
RWD$0$0  $0  $0$0
AWD  $1700$1700 $1700$1700  
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate       $100 
Power rear side windows       $200$200
Power trunk closer       $350 
Proximity key       $250 
Remote app       $25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power       $350$350
Wind blocker  $300      
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats       $0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500      
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system       $0$0
Ceramic brake rotors      $4000  
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
Torque vectoring, brake-based      $100  
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$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
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500    
Rear-engine configuration$0$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Regenerative braking       $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters       $0$0
Body kit    $0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25$25$25  
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
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity       $0$0
App support       $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming       $25$25
CD changer, in-dash      $325  
CD player$125$125$125$125$125$125 $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0$0  
DVD-compatible player       $0$0
Handwriting recognition       $200$200
HD radio       $50$50
In-vehicle Internet       $150$150
Navigation map updates, three years       $0$0
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0$0$0  
S Voice support       $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription       $250 
Siri Eyes Free support       $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader       $25$25
Surround sound     $250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar       $200$200
Text dictation       $50$50
Traffic + travel information       $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices       $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot       $50 
Wireless charging station       $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Boost gauge     $75$75  
Chronometer$100$100$100$100$100 $100  
Cornering lights       $50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable       $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only       $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse       $25$25
Power-folding mirrors       $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors       $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$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$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$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$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$650$650  
Upholstered instrument panel    $300  $300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000 $1000$1000  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500$500$500$500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200 $200$200$200
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100$100$100 $100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls      $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,090$6,090$13,190$8,390$5,590$7,815$14,165$9,825$8,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$500$500$7,600$2,800$0$2,225$8,575$4,235$2,660
Value of Feature Adjustments-27-24-358-1200-49-49-3,984-2,503

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20112017
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

PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested640100%
Total Not Requested00%
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, 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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
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

PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested640100%
Total Not Requested00%
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, 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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
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

PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested640100%
Total Not Requested00%
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, 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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
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

PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested640100%
Total Not Requested00%
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, 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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
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 GTS

PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested640100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested120086%
Total Not Requested20014%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
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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