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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: $61,745

BMW 5-Series 530i   
Difference: $5,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,075

BMW 5-Series 530i   
Difference: $470

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008200820172017
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne5-Series5-Series
TrimBaseSGTSTurbo530i540i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,400 $57,900 $69,200 $93,700 $51,200 $56,450
Base Invoice $37,758 $50,516 $61,472 $81,859 $48,295 $53,180
Xenon/HID headlights 1,560 1,560 1,560      
Automatic climate control, front 550          
Light Comfort Package 610 610 610 610    
Comfort Package 1,290 1,290        
Heated front seats 560 560 560      
Obstacle detection, rear 990 990 990   750 750
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690   700 700
Floor mats 140 140 140 140    
Sunroof 1,190 1,190 1,160 1,190    
Voice recorder 650 650 650 650    
Wood trim 1,040 1,385   345    
Navigation system 3,070 3,070 3,070      
Proximity key 995 995 995 995    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,950 2,950 2,950 2,950 2,200 2,200
Rearview camera 1,680 1,680 1,680 1,680 400 400
Front sport buckets 0 0   0    
Heated second row seats 470 470        
Satellite radio 750 750 750 750    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,040          
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,170 3,170 3,170      
Multicontour seats         750 750
Luxury Package         500 500
Premium Package         2,300 1,950
Cold Weather Package         800 800
Temporary spare tire         150 150
Adaptive dampers - electrical         1,000  
Xenon/HID headlights 1,326 1,326 1,326      
Automatic climate control, front 468          
Light Comfort Package 519 519 519 519    
Comfort Package 1,097 1,097        
Heated front seats 476 476 476      
Obstacle detection, rear 842 842 842   685 685
Metallic paint (extra cost) 587 587 587   645 645
Floor mats 119 119 119 119    
Sunroof 1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012    
Voice recorder 553 553 553 553    
Wood trim 884 1,177   293    
Navigation system 2,610 2,610 2,610      
Proximity key 846 846 846 846    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,508 2,508 2,508 2,508 2,025 2,025
Rearview camera 1,428 1,428 1,428 1,428 370 370
Front sport buckets 0 0   0    
Heated second row seats 400 400        
Satellite radio 638 638 638 638    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 884          
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,695 2,695 2,695      
Multicontour seats         690 690
Luxury Package         460 460
Premium Package         2,115 1,795
Cold Weather Package         735 735
Temporary spare tire         140 140
Adaptive dampers - electrical         920  
Options (change) 23,395 22,150 18,975 9,310 9,550 8,200
Options (change) 19,892 18,833 16,159 7,916 8,785 7,545
Destination 895 895 895 895 995 995
Total Price $67,690 $80,945 $89,070 $103,905 $61,745 $65,645
Total Invoice $58,545 $70,244 $78,526 $90,670 $58,075 $61,720

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 530i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $465
Model Year200820082008200820172017
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne5-Series5-Series
TrimBaseSGTSTurbo530i540i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6385hp V8405hp V8500hp V8248hp I4335hp I6
TransmissionM6T6M6T6T8T8
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 12100, 12100, 12350, 14205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18295/35-21255/55-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$67,690$80,945$89,070$103,905$61,745$65,645
Adjustments for Features-60-1,010-2,285-3,460-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,630$79,935$86,785$100,445$61,695$65,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,305$19,155$32,815$0$3,950
Total Invoice$58,545$70,244$78,526$90,670$58,075$61,720
Adjustments for Features-52-876-2,015-3,019-470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,493$69,368$76,511$87,651$58,028$61,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,875$18,018$29,158$0$3,692

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year200820082008200820172017
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne5-Series5-Series
TrimBaseSGTSTurbo530i540i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300$1300
AWD w/low range$2200$2200$2200$2200  
RWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Air compressor$35$35$35$35  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100$100
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350  
Power trunk closer    $350$350
Remote app    $25$25
Remote window/roof operation    $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system    $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor    $150$150
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75
Tires, run-flat    $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75  
Cargo net$40$40$40$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25  
Ski sack$50$50$50$50  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50  
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150$150$150  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500   
Regenerative braking    $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters    $0$0
Body kit  $0   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity    $0$0
App support    $0$0
Aux input    $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100$100
DVD-compatible player    $0$0
Handwriting recognition    $200$200
HD radio    $50$50
In-vehicle Internet    $150$150
Media drive    $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years    $0$0
S Voice support    $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support    $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Surround sound   $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200
Text dictation    $50$50
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
USB port    $25$25
Voice control for external devices    $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio    $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50$50
Wireless charging station    $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights     $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable    $150$150
LED headlights     $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only    $750 
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100   
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100
Heated second row seats$200$200 $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200     
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25$25  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $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  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0   
Upholstered instrument panel    $300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Wood trim$300$300 $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000  
Transmission 
Launch control    $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$7,015$7,965$9,240$10,415$7,005$6,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$60$1,010$2,285$3,460$50$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-52-876-2,015-3,019-470

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20082017
ModelCayenne5-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in117.1 in
Length188.9 in194.6 in
Width76.0 in73.5 in
Height66.9 in58.2 in
Curb Weight4,763 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

Xenon/HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
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%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Xenon/HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
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%
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 GTS

Xenon/HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
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

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

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested175079%
Total Not Requested47521%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Power decklid350Yes
LED headlights250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested60039%
Total Not Requested92561%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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