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Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $56,167

BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance   
Difference: $5,398

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,582

BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance   
Difference: $777

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062006201820182018201820182018
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBaseSTurboTurbo S530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550iM5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,200 $57,200 $90,200 $111,600 $52,400 $52,400 $57,700 $62,000 $73,400 $102,600
Base Invoice $36,771 $49,904 $78,795 $97,351 $49,410 $49,410 $54,340 $58,340 $68,940 $96,100
Navigation system 3,070 3,070                
Light Comfort Package 610 610 610 610            
Comfort Package 1,290 1,290                
Automatic climate control, front 550                  
Xenon/HID headlights 1,240 1,240                
Heated front seats 560 560             500  
Obstacle detection, rear 990 990                
Metallic paint (extra cost) 495 495     550 550 550 550    
Wood trim 1,040 1,385 345 345         0 0
Sunroof 1,150 1,150 1,150 1,150           0
Rearview camera 1,680 1,680 1,680 1,680            
Floor mats 130 130 130 130            
Tire-pressure monitor 590 590 590 590            
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,170 3,170     1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 700 3,500
Front sport buckets 0 0 0 0            
Proximity key 995 995 995 995            
Satellite radio 990 990 990 990            
Premium Tier         2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300    
Multicontour seats         750 750 750 750    
Leather seating surfaces         1,450 1,450        
Adaptive dampers - electrical         1,000 1,000 700 700    
Heated steering wheel         190 190 190 190    
Navigation system 2,610 2,610                
Light Comfort Package 519 519 519 519            
Comfort Package 1,097 1,097                
Automatic climate control, front 468                  
Xenon/HID headlights 1,054 1,054                
Heated front seats 476 476             455  
Obstacle detection, rear 842 842                
Metallic paint (extra cost) 421 421     505 505 505 505    
Wood trim 884 1,177 293 0         0 0
Sunroof 978 978 978 978           0
Rearview camera 1,428 1,428 1,428 1,428            
Floor mats 111 111 111 111            
Tire-pressure monitor 502 502 502 502            
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,695 2,695     1,105 1,105 1,105 1,105 645 3,185
Front sport buckets 0 0 0 0            
Proximity key 846 846 846 846            
Satellite radio 842 842 842 842            
Premium Tier         2,115 2,115 2,115 2,115    
Multicontour seats         690 690 690 690    
Leather seating surfaces         1,335 1,335        
Adaptive dampers - electrical         920 920 645 645    
Heated steering wheel         175 175 175 175    
Options (change) 18,550 18,345 6,490 6,490 7,440 7,440 5,690 5,690 1,200 3,500
Options (change) 15,773 15,598 5,519 5,226 6,845 6,845 5,235 5,235 1,100 3,185
Destination 815 815 815 815 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 -4,668 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $61,565 $76,360 $97,505 $118,905 $60,835 $56,167 $64,385 $68,685 $75,595 $108,095
Total Invoice $53,359 $66,317 $85,129 $103,392 $57,250 $52,582 $60,570 $64,570 $71,035 $101,280

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,103
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,373
Model Year2006200620062006201820182018201820182018
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBaseSTurboTurbo S530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550iM5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine247hp V6340hp V8450hp V8520hp V8248hp I4180hp I4 PiH335hp I6261hp I6 D456hp V8600hp V8
TransmissionM6T6T6T6T8T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)72, 12350, 14350, 14350, 14205, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18255/55-18275/40-20245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19275/40-19
Total Price$61,565$76,360$97,505$118,905$60,835$56,167$64,385$68,685$75,595$108,095
Adjustments for Features0-1,200-2,950-2,950-1,780-1,705-1,780-3,730-4,805-6,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,565$75,160$94,555$115,955$59,055$54,462$62,605$64,955$70,790$101,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,595$32,990$54,390$4,593$0$8,143$10,493$16,328$47,478
Total Invoice$53,359$66,317$85,129$103,392$57,250$52,582$60,570$64,570$71,035$101,280
Adjustments for Features0-1,042-2,576-2,565-1,675-1,596-1,675-3,507-4,515-5,767
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,359$65,275$82,553$100,827$55,575$50,986$58,895$61,063$66,520$95,513
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,916$29,194$47,468$4,589$0$7,909$10,077$15,534$44,527

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2006200620062006201820182018201820182018
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBaseSTurboTurbo S530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550iM5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150         
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100      
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
AWD w/low range$2200$2200$2200$2200      
RWD    $0$0$0   
AWD       $1700$1700 
4WD         $1700
Accessories 
Air compressor$35$35$35$35      
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100$100$100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 $100
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50$50$50      
Power trunk closer    $350$350$350$350$350$350
Remote app    $25$25$25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation    $15$15$15$15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0$0$0$0$0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system    $0$0$0$0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor    $150$150$150$150$150$150
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250   $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75$75$75$75$75
Rollover sensor    $50$50$50$50$50$50
Tires, run-flat    $150$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75      
Cargo net$40$40$40$40      
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25      
Ski sack$50$50$50$50      
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50      
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175      
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential         $500
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger     $0    
9 kWh battery pack     $0    
Automatic start / stop    $150$150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable        $500$500
Regenerative braking    $0 $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters    $0$0$0$0$0 
Black exterior trim (optional)        $0$0
Body kit        $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25      
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275      
Painted brake calipers (optional)        $0$0
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200    $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity    $0$0$0$0$0$0
App support    $0$0$0$0$0$0
Aux input    $50$50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100$100$100$100$100$100
DVD-compatible player    $0$0$0$0$0$0
Gesture control system    $100$100$100$100 $100
Handwriting recognition    $200$200$200$200$200$200
HD radio    $50$50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet    $150$150$150$150$150$150
Media drive    $15$15$15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years    $0$0$0$0$0$0
S Voice support    $0$0$0$0$0$0
Siri Eyes Free support    $0$0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250    $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200$200$200$200$200
Text dictation    $50$50$50$50$50$50
Traffic + travel information    $25$25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25      
Voice control for external devices    $0$0$0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights        $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75      
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100      
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125  
Head-up display (HUD)         $350
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50      
Interior ambient lighting, configurable    $150$150$150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display         $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25    
LED headlights        $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only    $750$750$750$750  
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25$25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500      
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats  $200$200      
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat    $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25$25      
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat         $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat         $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat    $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat    $100$100$100$100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500$500$500$500$500$500
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options         $0
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000      
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200$200$200$200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)        $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)        $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100 $100$100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,550$5,750$7,500$7,500$6,330$6,255$6,330$8,280$9,355$10,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,200$2,950$2,950$1,780$1,705$1,780$3,730$4,805$6,155
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,042-2,576-2,565-1,675-1,596-1,675-3,507-4,515-5,767

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20062018
ModelCayenne5-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in117.1 in
Length188.2 in194.6 in
Width75.9 in73.5 in
Height66.9 in58.2 in
Curb Weight4,785 lb.3,747 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.1 ft318.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.5 ft318.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power seatbelt height adjusters, front row25No
Total Requested47595%
Total Not Requested255%
Xenon/HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power seatbelt height adjusters, front row25No
Total Requested47595%
Total Not Requested255%
Xenon/HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo

Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo S

Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85052%
Total Not Requested80048%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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 seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85052%
Total Not Requested80048%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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 seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85052%
Total Not Requested80048%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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 seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85052%
Total Not Requested80048%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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 seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%

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