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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: $63,420

BMW 5-Series 535i   
Difference: $12,670

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelCayman5-Series
TrimS535i
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $62,100 $54,400
Convenience Package 2,230  
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055  
Infotainment Package 3,640  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710  
Wood trim 890  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615  
Heated front seats 525  
Obstacle detection, rear 530 700
Heated steering wheel 250  
Voice control for nav and audio 595  
6-speed manual 0  
Cold Weather Package   900
Multicontour seats   1,200
Premium Package   2,500
Navigation system   1,900
iPod integration   400
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
Convenience Package 0  
Adaptive Sports Seats 0  
Infotainment Package 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
Wood trim 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0  
Heated front seats 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 451 635
Heated steering wheel 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
6-speed manual 0  
Cold Weather Package   820
Multicontour seats   1,090
Premium Package   2,275
Navigation system   1,730
iPod integration   365
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Options (change) 13,040 8,195
Options (change) 451 7,455
Destination 950 825
Total Price $76,090 $63,420

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 5-Series 535i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayman S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,863
Model Year20122008
ModelCayman5-Series
TrimS535i
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine320hp H6300hp I6
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG11/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)325, 11200, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18225/50-17
Total Price$76,090$63,420
Adjustments for Features0-6,770
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,090$56,650

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20122008
ModelCayman5-Series
TrimS535i
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Power rear side windows $200
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
Obstacle detection, front $150
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Cargo organizer $100
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails $250
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Off-road navigation system$0 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
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 bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
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 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Total Value of Features$1,535$8,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,770
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,246

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20122008
ModelCayman5-Series
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase95.1 in113.6 in
Length171.1 in191.2 in
Width70.9 in72.7 in
Height51.4 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,020 lb.4,243 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.5 ft317.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.558.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested130096%
Total Not Requested504%
Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
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 Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested85058%
Total Not Requested61542%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Headlight washers50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested30035%
Total Not Requested55065%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested155079%
Total Not Requested40021%

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