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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: $62,475

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $43,130

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201120112011
Model9119115-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimCarreraCarrera S528i535i550i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $84,300 $98,900 $45,050 $50,100 $60,200
Premium Package Plus 2,330 2,330      
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825 3,825      
Bose 555W 12 speakers 2,420 2,420      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,490 2,490 2,400 2,400 2,400
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 550 550  
Wood trim 1,770 1,770      
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615      
Sunroof 1,990 1,990      
App support 210 210 250 250 250
Obstacle detection, rear 610 610      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 2,090   1,000    
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595      
Power-folding mirrors 320 320      
Obstacle detection, front 380 380      
Active stabilizer bars   3,160      
Xenon HID headlights     900    
Premium Package 2     4,500 4,500  
Premium Package     1,800 1,800  
Active Ventilated Seat Package     1,950 1,950 1,950
Sport Package     2,200 2,200 2,200
Proximity key     1,000 1,000 1,000
Dynamic Handling Package       2,700 2,700
Satellite radio - one year subscription         350
iPod integration         400
Premium Package Plus 0 0      
Adaptive sport seats plus 0 0      
Bose 555W 12 speakers 0 0      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0 0 2,185 2,185 2,185
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 500 500  
Wood trim 0 0      
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0      
Sunroof 0 0      
App support 0 0 230 230 230
Obstacle detection, rear 0 0      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0   910    
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0      
Power-folding mirrors 0 0      
Obstacle detection, front 0 0      
Active stabilizer bars   0      
Xenon HID headlights     820    
Premium Package 2     4,095 4,095  
Premium Package     1,640 1,640  
Active Ventilated Seat Package     1,775 1,775 1,775
Sport Package     2,000 2,000 2,000
Proximity key     910 910 910
Dynamic Handling Package       2,455 2,455
Satellite radio - one year subscription         320
iPod integration         365
Options (change) 20,355 21,425 16,550 17,350 11,250
Options (change) 0 0 15,065 15,790 10,240
Destination 950 950 875 875 875
Total Price $105,605 $121,275 $62,475 $68,325 $72,325

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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 Carrera S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $44,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $55,734
Model Year20132013201120112011
Model9119115-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimCarreraCarrera S528i535i550i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine350hp H6400hp H6240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionM7M7T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)445, 12445, 12600, 16600, 16205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19245/35-20245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$105,605$121,275$62,475$68,325$72,325
Adjustments for Features0-900-985-1,685-885
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$105,605$120,375$61,490$66,640$71,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,770$0$5,150$9,950

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Features Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20132013201120112011
Model9119115-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimCarreraCarrera S528i535i550i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manual$300$300   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Remote app  $25$25$25
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225 
Sunshades, second row  $125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Rearview camera  $200$200 
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150   
Raised top speed limiter  $0$0$0
Rear-engine configuration$0$0   
Exterior 
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400   
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0   
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Off-road navigation system$0$0   
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25   
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Headlight washers$50$50   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Folding second row seats w/o opening to trunk$75$75   
Massage, driver seat  $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Metal pedals$75$75   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100   
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100   
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100   
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500 $500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Total Value of Features$3,390$4,290$4,375$5,075$4,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$900$985$1,685$885
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7-908-1,553-816

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20132011
Model9115-Series
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase96.5 in116.9 in
Length176.8 in193.1 in
Width71.2 in73.2 in
Height51.3 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,043 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume4.8 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested2550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera S

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested2550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Proximity key
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested166559%
Total Not Requested117541%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested80059%
Total Not Requested55041%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45WR18 tires200No
Special exterior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested30035%
Total Not Requested55065%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Proximity key
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested100083%
Total Not Requested20017%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special exterior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested30029%
Total Not Requested75071%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested166559%
Total Not Requested117541%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested80059%
Total Not Requested55041%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested100083%
Total Not Requested20017%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special exterior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested30029%
Total Not Requested75071%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested80059%
Total Not Requested55041%

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