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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: $63,995

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $100,045

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201220122012
Model9119115-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimTurboTurbo S528i535i550i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $151,100 $182,700 $46,900 $52,500 $62,000
Premium Package Plus 2,130 1,860      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,490 2,490 2,400 2,400 2,400
Wood trim 1,990 0      
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0      
Interior ambient lighting 510 510      
Power-folding mirrors 320 0      
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595      
Body kit 750 750      
Active stabilizer bars 3,160     2,500 2,500
Sunroof   1,990      
Technology Package     1,850 1,850  
Premium Package     2,250 1,000  
M Sport Package     4,800 4,800  
Active steering     1,750 1,750 1,750
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550  
App support     250 250 250
Heated front seats     500 500 500
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     500 500 500
Proximity key     1,000 1,000 1,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350 350
Sport Package         2,600
Premium Package Plus 0 0      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0 0 2,185 2,185 2,185
Wood trim 0 0      
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0      
Interior ambient lighting 0 0      
Power-folding mirrors 0 0      
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0      
Body kit 0 0      
Active stabilizer bars 0     2,275 2,275
Sunroof   0      
Technology Package     1,685 1,685  
Premium Package     2,050 910  
M Sport Package     4,370 4,370  
Active steering     1,595 1,595 1,595
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500  
App support     230 230 230
Heated front seats     455 455 455
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     475 475 475
Proximity key     910 910 910
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320 320
Sport Package         2,365
Options (change) 11,945 8,195 16,200 17,450 11,850
Options (change) 0 0 14,775 15,910 10,810
Destination 995 995 895 895 895
Total Price $164,040 $191,890 $63,995 $70,845 $74,745

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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: $96,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $58,056
Model Year20152015201220122012
Model9119115-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimTurboTurbo S528i535i550i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine520hp H6560hp H6240hp I4300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionS7S7T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)445, 12445, 12180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-20245/35-20245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$164,040$191,890$63,995$70,845$74,745
Adjustments for Features-3,665-9,8150-500-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$160,375$182,075$63,995$70,345$74,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,700$0$6,350$10,550

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Features Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20152015201220122012
Model9119115-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimTurboTurbo S528i535i550i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Power trunk closer  $350$350 
Remote app  $25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200   
Ceramic brake rotors $4000   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$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 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented) $500   
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Raised top speed limiter  $0$0$0
Rear-engine configuration$0$0   
Exterior 
Active front spoiler$500$500   
Active rear spoiler$300$300   
Body kit$0$0$0$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0   
Tall rear wing-type spoiler$500$500   
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
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   
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200   
Boost gauge$75$75   
Chronometer $100   
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Headlight washers$50$50   
LED headlights $1000   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Performance meter $150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300   
Folding second row seats w/o opening to trunk$75$75   
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   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100   
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100   
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100   
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000   
Wood trim$300$300  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500$500 $500$500
Active steering  $1000$1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Transmission 
Launch control $100   
Total Value of Features$9,040$15,190$5,375$5,875$5,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,665$9,815$0$500$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-22-510-461-184

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20152012
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 Turbo

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Turbo S

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45060%
Total Not Requested30040%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Active steering
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000No
Rear wheel steering1500Yes
Total Requested150060%
Total Not Requested100040%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested165083%
Total Not Requested35017%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45WR18 tires200No
Body kit0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
275/40WR18 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
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 Requested80048%
Total Not Requested85052%

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 warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Active steering
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000No
Rear wheel steering1500Yes
Total Requested150060%
Total Not Requested100040%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Special interior trim0No
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 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 Requested80048%
Total Not Requested85052%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%

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%
Active steering
FeatureValueRequested?
Active steering1000No
Rear wheel steering1500Yes
Total Requested150060%
Total Not Requested100040%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Active stabilizer bars
FeatureValueRequested?
Active stabilizer bars500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested700100%
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%

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