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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: $63,450

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $13,785

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201020102010201120112011
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBaseSGTSTurboTurbo S528i535i550i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,500 $60,700 $72,400 $99,900 $126,300 $45,050 $50,100 $60,200
Xenon/HID headlights 1,560 1,560 1,560          
Obstacle detection, rear 990 990 990          
Light Comfort Package 650 650 650 650 650      
Heated front seats 720 720 720          
iPod integration 440 440 440 440 440      
Navigation system 3,300 3,300 3,300          
Comfort Package 1,290 1,290            
Automatic climate control, front 550              
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,040              
Satellite radio 750 750 750 750 750      
Active stabilizer bars 3,510 3,510 3,510 3,510        
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 2,990 2,990            
Sunshades, second row 190 190 190 190 190      
Body kit 1,390 1,390   1,390 1,390      
Heated second row seats 510 500            
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595          
Front sport buckets 130 130            
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,950 2,950 2,950 2,950 2,950 2,200 2,200 2,200
Proximity key 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090      
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,690 1,690 1,690 1,690 1,690 500 500 500
Rearview camera 1,680 1,680 1,680 1,680 1,680      
Bluetooth cell phone link 695 695 695 695 695      
Floor mats 150 150 150 150 150      
Sunroof 1,190 1,190 1,190 1,190 1,190      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710     550 550  
Xenon HID headlights           900    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls           500 500 500
Sport Package           2,200    
Premium Package 2           4,500 4,500 2,400
Premium Package           1,800 1,800  
Cold Weather Package           1,050 1,050 1,050
Convenience Package           1,700 1,700 1,700
Adaptive dampers - electrical           1,000    
Folding second row seats           475 475 475
Ski sack           150 150 150
M Sport Package             6,500 6,500
Xenon/HID headlights 1,326 1,326 1,326          
Obstacle detection, rear 842 842 842          
Light Comfort Package 0 0 0 0 0      
Heated front seats 0 0 0          
iPod integration 374 374 374 374 374      
Navigation system 2,805 2,805 2,805          
Comfort Package 0 0            
Automatic climate control, front 468              
Illuminated door sill trim plates 884              
Satellite radio 638 638 638 638 638      
Active stabilizer bars 2,984 2,984 2,984 2,984        
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 2,542 2,542            
Sunshades, second row 162 162 162 162 162      
Body kit 1,182 1,182   1,182 1,182      
Heated second row seats 0 425            
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506 506          
Front sport buckets 110 110            
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,508 2,508 2,508 2,508 2,508 2,000 2,000 2,000
Proximity key 0 0 0 0 0      
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,436 1,436 1,436 1,436 1,436 455 455 455
Rearview camera 1,428 1,428 1,428 1,428 1,428      
Bluetooth cell phone link 591 591 591 591 591      
Floor mats 0 0 0 0 0      
Sunroof 1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 604 604 604     500 500  
Xenon HID headlights           820    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls           475 475 475
Sport Package           2,000    
Premium Package 2           4,095 4,095 2,185
Premium Package           1,640 1,640  
Cold Weather Package           955 955 955
Convenience Package           1,545 1,545 1,545
Adaptive dampers - electrical           910    
Folding second row seats           430 430 430
Ski sack           135 135 135
M Sport Package             5,915 5,915
Options (change) 30,760 29,160 22,860 16,375 12,865 17,525 19,925 15,475
Options (change) 22,402 21,475 17,216 12,315 9,331 15,960 18,145 14,095
Destination 975 975 975 975 975 875 875 875
Total Price $77,235 $90,835 $96,235 $117,250 $140,140 $63,450 $70,900 $76,550

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 5-Series 528i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne Turbo S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,601
Model Year20102010201020102010201120112011
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBaseSGTSTurboTurbo S528i535i550i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6385hp V8405hp V8500hp V8550hp V8240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionM6T6M6T6T6T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 12100, 12100, 12410, 14410, 14600, 16600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18295/35-21275/45-19295/35-21245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$77,235$90,835$96,235$117,250$140,140$63,450$70,900$76,550
Adjustments for Features-2,975-3,925-4,000-5,975-5,8000-300-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,260$86,910$92,235$111,275$134,340$63,450$70,600$76,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,650$17,975$37,015$60,080$0$7,150$12,800

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20102010201020102010201120112011
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBaseSGTSTurboTurbo S528i535i550i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1300$1300$1300
AWD w/low range$2200$2200$2200$2200$2200   
RWD     $0$0$0
Accessories 
Air compressor$35$35$35$35$35   
Power door closers     $300$300$300
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350   
Power trunk closer     $350$350$350
Remote app     $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation     $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power     $225$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0$0$0
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250$250   
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50   
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150   
Tires, run-flat     $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75$75   
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150$150   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25   
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50$50   
Climate Control 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400$400   
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175$175   
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15   
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150$150$150$150   
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500     
Raised top speed limiter     $0$0$0
Regenerative braking     $0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0$0$0 $0$0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275   
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200$200   
Wheel-lip moldings  $75 $75   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming     $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0   
HD radio     $50$50$50
iPod integration     $100$100$100
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0     
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription     $250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader     $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information     $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25   
USB port$25$25$25$25$25   
Voice control for external devices     $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100   
Turn signals on or near mirrors     $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100  $100$100
Carbon fiber trim    $200   
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Heated second row seats$200$200 $200$200$200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200       
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75$75   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat     $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat     $50$50$50
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25$25$25   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $100$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$650   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0     
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000   
Wood trim     $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500$500$500$500$500 $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000   
Disconnectable stabilizer bars$350$350$350$350    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$7,390$8,340$8,415$10,390$10,215$4,515$4,815$4,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,975$3,925$4,000$5,975$5,800$0$300$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-900-970-756-677-4270-276-277

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20102011
ModelCayenne5-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in116.9 in
Length188.9 in193.1 in
Width76.0 in73.2 in
Height66.9 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,763 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.7 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.1 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.5 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

Xenon/HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
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

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?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne GTS

Xenon/HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo

Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo S

Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45WR18 tires200No
Special exterior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
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 Requested199070%
Total Not Requested85030%
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
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 Requested199070%
Total Not Requested85030%
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%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Special exterior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested145062%
Total Not Requested90038%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested87551%
Total Not Requested82549%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Special exterior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested145062%
Total Not Requested90038%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

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