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

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Porsche Cayman vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $91,560

Porsche Cayman S   
Difference: $18,385

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092015
ModelCayman5-Series
TrimSM5
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $60,200 $93,600
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055  
Xenon HID headlights 1,560  
iPod integration 440  
Navigation system 3,110  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690  
Sport Chrono Package 960  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710  
Heated front seats 500  
Synthetic suede headliner 1,180  
Obstacle detection, rear 530  
Automatic climate control, front 550  
Audio controls on steering wheel 990  
Floor mats 90  
Voice control for nav and audio 595  
Bluetooth cell phone link 695  
Wood trim 890 0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,025 3,500
Ceramic brake rotors 8,150 9,250
Satellite radio 750  
Limited-slip rear differential 950  
6-speed manual 0  
Rear spoiler   0
265/35ZR20   1,300
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597  
Xenon HID headlights 0  
iPod integration 0  
Navigation system 0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587  
Sport Chrono Package 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,692  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
Heated front seats 0  
Synthetic suede headliner 1,003  
Obstacle detection, rear 451  
Automatic climate control, front 468  
Audio controls on steering wheel 842  
Floor mats 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Bluetooth cell phone link 0  
Wood trim 757 0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather -306 3,185
Ceramic brake rotors 6,928 8,420
Satellite radio 0  
Limited-slip rear differential 0  
6-speed manual 0  
Rear spoiler   0
265/35ZR20   1,185
Options (change) 30,410 14,050
Options (change) 15,019 12,790
Destination 950 995
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $91,560 $109,945

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Cayman S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $79,781
Model Year20092015
ModelCayman5-Series
TrimSM5
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine320hp H6560hp V8
TransmissionM6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18265/35-20
Total Price$91,560$109,945
Adjustments for Features0-6,610
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$91,560$103,335

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20092015
ModelCayman5-Series
TrimSM5
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player $50
Off-road navigation system$0 
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Chronometer$100 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals$75 
No leather in second row$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,555$8,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,610
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,125

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20092015
ModelCayman5-Series
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.1 in116.9 in
Length171.1 in193.4 in
Width70.9 in73.2 in
Height51.4 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,020 lb.4,387 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 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 in35.3 in
Cargo Volume14.5 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
265/35ZR20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
265/35ZR20 tires200No
295/30ZR20 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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