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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: $110,445

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $6,810

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620162016
Model9119119119119115-Series
TrimCarreraCarrera SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo SM5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $84,300 $98,900 $114,200 $151,100 $182,700 $94,100
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,320          
Adaptive dampers - electrical 2,090          
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825 3,825   1,145    
Premium Package Plus 2,330 2,330 4,470 2,130 1,860  
Satellite radio 750 750 750      
Ceramic brake rotors 8,520 8,520 8,520 9,210   9,250
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,490 3,490 3,850     3,500
Body kit 750 750 750 750 750  
Obstacle detection, front 380 380 380      
Obstacle detection, rear 610 610 610      
Rearview camera 655 655 655      
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595 595  
HD radio 370 370 370      
Sunroof 1,990 1,990 1,990   1,990  
Voice recorder 650 650 650 650 650  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 165 0 0  
Power-folding mirrors 320 320 0 320 0  
Wood trim 1,990 1,990   1,990 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710      
Interior ambient lighting       510 510  
Rear spoiler           0
265/35ZR20           1,300
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0          
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0          
Adaptive sport seats plus 0 0   0    
Premium Package Plus 0 0 0 0 0  
Satellite radio 0 0 0      
Ceramic brake rotors 0 0 0 0   8,420
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0 0     3,185
Body kit 0 0 0 0 0  
Obstacle detection, front 0 0 0      
Obstacle detection, rear 0 0 0      
Rearview camera 0 0 0      
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0 0  
HD radio 0 0 0      
Sunroof 0 0 0   0  
Voice recorder 0 0 0 0 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0 0  
Power-folding mirrors 0 0 0 0 0  
Wood trim 0 0   0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0      
Interior ambient lighting       0 0  
Rear spoiler           0
265/35ZR20           1,185
Options (change) 31,960 28,550 24,465 17,300 6,355 14,050
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 12,790
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $117,255 $128,445 $139,660 $169,395 $190,050 $110,445

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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: $10,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $98,244
Model Year201620162016201620162016
Model9119119119119115-Series
TrimCarreraCarrera SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo SM5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine350hp H6400hp H6430hp H6520hp H6560hp H6560hp V8
TransmissionM7M7M7S7S7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9235, 9235, 9445, 12445, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19245/35-20245/35-20245/35-20245/35-20265/35-20
Total Price$117,255$128,445$139,660$169,395$190,050$110,445
Adjustments for Features00-1,050-5,425-7,675-3,385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$117,255$128,445$138,610$163,970$182,375$107,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,190$21,355$46,715$65,120$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year201620162016201620162016
Model9119119119119115-Series
TrimCarreraCarrera SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo SM5
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manual$300$300$300   
7-speed automated manual   $1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0  $0
AWD   $1700$1700 
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate     $100
Power rear side windows     $200
Power trunk closer     $350
Remote app     $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0
Rollover sensor     $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment     $50
Rear seat pass-through     $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents     $100
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)  $500 $500 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500   
Rear-engine configuration$0$0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Active front spoiler   $500$500 
Active rear spoiler   $300$300 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0   
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0$0$0 
Rear spoiler     $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400   
Tall rear wing-type spoiler   $500$500 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity     $0
App support   $0$0$0
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player     $0
Handwriting recognition     $200
In-vehicle Internet     $150
Navigation map updates, three years     $0
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0 
S Voice support     $0
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription     $250
Siri Eyes Free support     $0
SMS text-to-speech reader     $25
Surround sound   $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200
Text dictation     $50
Voice control for external devices     $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200 
Boost gauge   $75$75 
Chronometer  $100 $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
LED headlights    $1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse     $25
Performance meter  $150 $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors     $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100   
Center armrest(s), second row     $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 $300$300 
Folding second row seats     $300
Folding second row seats w/o opening to trunk$75$75$75$75$75 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 $250$250$250
Memory system, passenger seat     $150
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75$75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat     $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat     $50
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat     $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat     $100
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0   
Wood trim$300$300 $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 $200$200
Rear wheel steering   $1500$1500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Wheels, dark finish  $0   
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,915$2,915$3,965$8,340$10,590$6,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,050$5,425$7,675$3,385
Value of Feature Adjustments00-7-32-40-3,136

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20162016
Model9115-Series
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase96.5 in116.9 in
Length176.8 in193.4 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 in35.3 in
Cargo Volume4.8 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera

Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested235089%
Total Not Requested30011%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera S

Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested235089%
Total Not Requested30011%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera GTS

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested2500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 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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