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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: $61,695

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $13,310

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201020102010201220122012
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 $46,900 $52,500 $62,000
Xenon/HID headlights 1,560 1,560 1,560          
Light Comfort Package 650 650 650 650 650      
Automatic climate control, front 550              
iPod integration 440 440 440 440 440      
Navigation system 3,300 3,300 3,300          
Comfort Package 1,290 1,290            
Heated front seats 720 720 720          
Obstacle detection, rear 990 990 990          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710     550 550  
Wood trim 1,040 1,385   345 345      
Sunroof 1,190 1,190 1,190 1,190 1,190      
Floor mats 150 150 150 150 150      
Bluetooth cell phone link 695 695 695 695 695      
Proximity key 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,000 1,000  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,950 2,950 2,950 2,950 2,950 2,200 2,200 2,200
Rearview camera 1,680 1,680 1,680 1,680 1,680      
Front sport buckets 130 130            
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595          
Heated second row seats 510 500            
Active stabilizer bars 3,510 3,510 3,510 3,510     2,500 2,500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 2,990 2,990            
Satellite radio 750 750 750 750 750      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,040              
Technology Package           1,850 1,850  
Sport Package           3,600 3,600 2,600
Cold Weather Package           1,450 1,450 1,450
Premium Package           2,250 1,000  
Satellite radio - one year subscription           350 350 350
Ski sack           150 150 150
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls           500 500 500
Convenience Package               1,700
Xenon/HID headlights 1,326 1,326 1,326          
Light Comfort Package 0 0 0 0 0      
Automatic climate control, front 468              
iPod integration 374 374 374 374 374      
Navigation system 2,805 2,805 2,805          
Comfort Package 0 0            
Heated front seats 0 0 0          
Obstacle detection, rear 842 842 842          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 604 604 604     500 500  
Wood trim 884 1,177   293 293      
Sunroof 1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012      
Floor mats 0 0 0 0 0      
Bluetooth cell phone link 591 591 591 591 591      
Proximity key 0 0 0 0 0 910 910  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,508 2,508 2,508 2,508 2,508 2,000 2,000 2,000
Rearview camera 1,428 1,428 1,428 1,428 1,428      
Front sport buckets 110 110            
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506 506          
Heated second row seats 0 425            
Active stabilizer bars 2,984 2,984 2,984 2,984     2,275 2,275
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 2,542 2,542            
Satellite radio 638 638 638 638 638      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 884              
Technology Package           1,685 1,685  
Sport Package           3,275 3,275 2,365
Cold Weather Package           1,320 1,320 1,320
Premium Package           2,050 910  
Satellite radio - one year subscription           320 320 320
Ski sack           135 135 135
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls           475 475 475
Convenience Package               1,545
Options (change) 28,530 27,275 20,980 13,450 9,940 13,900 15,150 11,450
Options (change) 20,506 19,872 15,618 9,828 6,844 12,670 13,805 10,435
Destination 975 975 975 975 975 895 895 895
Total Price $75,005 $88,950 $94,355 $114,325 $137,215 $61,695 $68,545 $74,345

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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: $9,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,415
Model Year20102010201020102010201220122012
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBaseSGTSTurboTurbo S528i535i550i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6385hp V8405hp V8500hp V8550hp V8240hp I4300hp 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, 14180, 10180, 10180, 10
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$75,005$88,950$94,355$114,325$137,215$61,695$68,545$74,345
Adjustments for Features-3,325-4,275-4,050-6,225-5,9500-500-650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,680$84,675$90,305$108,100$131,265$61,695$68,045$73,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,995$18,625$36,420$59,585$0$6,350$12,000

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20102010201020102010201220122012
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
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0$0$0
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250$250   
Knee airbag, driver     $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger     $75$75$75
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 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 
Automatic start / stop     $150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500     
Raised top speed limiter     $0$0$0
Regenerative braking     $0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit  $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
HD radio     $50$50$50
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   
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information     $25$25$25
Traffic information$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     
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$300 $300$300$300$300$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$7,265$8,215$7,990$10,165$9,890$3,940$4,440$4,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,325$4,275$4,050$6,225$5,950$0$500$650
Value of Feature Adjustments-952-1,002-712-588-3390-461-599

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20102012
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

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 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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested91597%
Total Not Requested253%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45WR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
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 Requested75056%
Total Not Requested60044%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested2000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested91597%
Total Not Requested253%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
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 Requested75048%
Total Not Requested80052%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 stabilizer bars
FeatureValueRequested?
Active stabilizer bars500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%

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