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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: $76,945

BMW 5-Series 535i   
Difference: $12,365

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018201820122012
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne5-Series5-Series
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo S535i550i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $60,600 $66,700 $77,400 $98,600 $118,100 $161,600 $52,500 $62,000
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,310 2,310 2,310 2,310 2,310 2,310 2,400 2,400
Premium Plus Package 9,100 6,780 7,490 5,830 3,670 3,250    
18-way adaptive power front seats 310   310 310        
Power door closers 780 780 780 780 780 780    
Active stabilizer bars 3,510 3,510 3,510 3,510 3,510   2,500 2,500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 3,990 3,990 3,990          
Rear air vents with automatic controls 990 990 990 990 990 990    
Heated steering wheel 280 280 280 280 280 280    
Lane departure warning 700 700 700 700 700 700    
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Around view cameras 850 850 850 850 850 850 800  
Ski sack 110 110 110 110 110 110 150 150
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,590 2,590 2,590 2,590 2,590 2,590 2,200 2,200
Wood trim 1,340 1,340 1,340 350 350 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 800 800 800 800     550  
Technology Package             1,850  
M Sport Package             4,800  
Luxury Seating Package             2,400 2,400
Cold Weather Package             1,450 1,450
Driver Assistance Package             1,350 3,500
Premium Package             1,000  
Proximity key             1,000  
Satellite radio - one year subscription             350 350
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls             500 500
App support             250 250
Convenience Package               1,700
Sport Package               2,600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,185 2,185
Premium Plus Package 0 0 0 0 0 0    
18-way adaptive power front seats 0   0 0        
Power door closers 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Active stabilizer bars 0 0 0 0 0   2,275 2,275
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 0 0 0          
Rear air vents with automatic controls 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Heated steering wheel 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Lane departure warning 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Around view cameras 0 0 0 0 0 0 730  
Ski sack 0 0 0 0 0 0 135 135
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,000 2,000
Wood trim 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0     500  
Technology Package             1,685  
M Sport Package             4,370  
Luxury Seating Package             2,185 2,185
Cold Weather Package             1,320 1,320
Driver Assistance Package             1,230 3,185
Premium Package             910  
Proximity key             910  
Satellite radio - one year subscription             320 320
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls             475 475
App support             230 230
Convenience Package               1,545
Sport Package               2,365
Options (change) 27,660 25,030 26,050 19,410 16,140 11,860 23,550 20,000
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0 21,460 18,220
Destination 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 895 895
Total Price $89,310 $92,780 $104,500 $119,060 $135,290 $174,510 $76,945 $82,895

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 5-Series 535i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne Turbo S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $69,867
Model Year20182018201820182018201820122012
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne5-Series5-Series
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo S535i550i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6300hp V6420hp V6440hp V6520hp V8570hp V8300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 10665, 14100, 10100, 10665, 14665, 14180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18275/45-20265/50-19275/45-20265/50-19295/35-21245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$89,310$92,780$104,500$119,060$135,290$174,510$76,945$82,895
Adjustments for Features-6,500-6,675-6,800-9,025-8,875-13,6750-700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$82,810$86,105$97,700$110,035$126,415$160,835$76,945$82,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,295$14,890$27,225$43,605$78,025$0$5,250

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20182018201820182018201820122012
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne5-Series5-Series
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo S535i550i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700  
RWD      $0$0
Accessories 
Air compressor$35$35$35$35$35$35  
Power door closers$300$300$300$300$300$300 $300
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350$350  
Power trunk closer      $350$350
Remote app $25    $25$25
Remote window/roof operation      $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power      $225$225
Sunshades, second row      $125$125
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225$225$225$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats      $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Ceramic brake rotors     $4000  
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, passenger      $75$75
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300$300  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150   
Tires, run-flat      $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based     $100  
Wide-view front camera      $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175$175$175  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300  
Lockable center differential$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Lockable rear differential     $150  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500    
Raised top speed limiter      $0$0
Regenerative braking    $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 $0 $0  
Body kit   $0  $0 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350$350$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275$275  
Larger rear spoiler   $200    
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0    
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200$200  
Sunroof$900$900    $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings $75 $75 $75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0      
App support $0    $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100      
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0  
DVD-compatible player      $0$0
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet $150      
Navigation map updates, three years $0      
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription      $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader      $25$25
Surround sound $250  $250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200    $200$200
Traffic + travel information    $25$25$25$25
Traffic information $25      
Voice control for external devices      $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50      
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25$25   
Boost gauge   $75$75$75  
Chronometer     $100  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Head-up display (HUD)       $350
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Performance meter     $150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors      $25$25
Xenon HID headlights      $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim      $100 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 $300$300$300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300 $300$300$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100$100$100$100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200      
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Massage, driver seat      $100$100
Massage, passenger seat      $100$100
Metal pedals   $75$75$75  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat      $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat      $50$50
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 $100$100$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 $100$100$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat      $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat      $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650$650  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000$1000  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300$300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0    
Transmission 
Launch control     $100  
Total Value of Features$11,690$11,865$11,990$14,215$14,065$18,865$5,190$5,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,500$6,675$6,800$9,025$8,875$13,675$0$700
Value of Feature Adjustments-76-76-68-80-69-820-645

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20182012
ModelCayenne5-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.0 in116.9 in
Length191.1 in193.1 in
Width78.7 in73.2 in
Height67.4 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,489 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.4 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 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.7 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.9 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested452586%
Total Not Requested75014%
18-way adaptive power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested107557%
Total Not Requested82543%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Platinum Edition

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested337582%
Total Not Requested75018%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested302574%
Total Not Requested105026%
18-way adaptive power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested87551%
Total Not Requested82549%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne GTS

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested277573%
Total Not Requested105027%
18-way adaptive power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested87551%
Total Not Requested82549%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested130071%
Total Not Requested52529%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo S

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested110068%
Total Not Requested52532%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Around view cameras
FeatureValueRequested?
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Special interior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested95058%
Total Not Requested70042%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested70062%
Total Not Requested42538%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Active stabilizer bars
FeatureValueRequested?
Active stabilizer bars500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested90064%
Total Not Requested50036%
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%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested70062%
Total Not Requested42538%

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