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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: $59,325

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $9,955

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201120112011
ModelCaymanCaymanCayman5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBaseSS Black Edition528i535i550i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $51,900 $62,100 $67,500 $45,050 $50,100 $60,200
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055 3,055 3,055      
Navigation system 3,430          
Unbranded 235W 9 speakers 0          
Sport Chrono Package 960 960 960      
Convenience Package 2,230 2,230        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710   550 550  
Wood trim 890 890        
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 125      
Heated front seats 525 525 525      
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530 530      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 2,090 2,090 2,090 1,000    
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595      
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800 800 800      
Infotainment Package   3,640        
Premium Package       1,800 1,800  
Active Ventilated Seat Package       1,950 1,950 1,950
Premium Package 2       4,500 4,500  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       500    
Sport Package       2,200 2,200 2,200
Xenon HID headlights       900    
Dynamic Handling Package         2,700 2,700
iPod integration           400
Satellite radio - one year subscription           350
Adaptive Sports Seats 0 0 0      
Navigation system 0          
Unbranded 235W 9 speakers 0          
Sport Chrono Package 0 0 0      
Convenience Package 0 0        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0   500 500  
Wood trim 0 0        
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0      
Heated front seats 0 0 0      
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451 451      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 0 0 910    
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0      
Cooled or ventilated front seats 0 0 0      
Infotainment Package   0        
Premium Package       1,640 1,640  
Active Ventilated Seat Package       1,775 1,775 1,775
Premium Package 2       4,095 4,095  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       475    
Sport Package       2,000 2,000 2,000
Xenon HID headlights       820    
Dynamic Handling Package         2,455 2,455
iPod integration           365
Satellite radio - one year subscription           320
Options (change) 16,430 16,640 8,680 13,400 13,700 7,600
Options (change) 451 451 451 12,215 12,465 6,915
Destination 950 950 950 875 875 875
Total Price $69,280 $79,690 $77,130 $59,325 $64,675 $68,675

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 5-Series 528i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayman S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,509
Model Year201220122012201120112011
ModelCaymanCaymanCayman5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBaseSS Black Edition528i535i550i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp H6320hp H6330hp H6240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9325, 11325, 11600, 16600, 16205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$69,280$79,690$77,130$59,325$64,675$68,675
Adjustments for Features-50-3000-5,235-5,635-4,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,230$79,390$77,130$54,090$59,040$63,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,160$7,900$0$4,950$9,750

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year201220122012201120112011
ModelCaymanCaymanCayman5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBaseSS Black Edition528i535i550i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200$200$200
Remote app   $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power   $225$225 
Sunshades, second row   $125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0$0
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150$150
Rearview camera   $200$200 
Side curtain airbags   $350$350$350
Tires, run-flat   $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50
Cargo net$40$40$40   
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125$125
Rear air vents   $100$100$100
Residual heat   $50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15   
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0   
Raised top speed limiter   $0$0$0
Regenerative braking   $0$0$0
Exterior 
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400   
Sunroof   $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$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   
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25   
USB port$25$25$25   
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125$125$125
Chronometer$100$100$100   
Fog light, rear$100$100$100   
Headlight washers$50$50$50   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50$50
Massage, driver seat   $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150$150
Metal pedals$75$75$75   
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100   
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
Wood trim$300$300 $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500$500
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100  
Total Value of Features$1,930$2,180$1,880$7,115$7,515$6,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$50$300$0$5,235$5,635$4,835
Value of Feature Adjustments-1-50-4,830-5,195-4,462

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20122011
ModelCayman5-Series
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.1 in116.9 in
Length171.1 in193.1 in
Width70.9 in73.2 in
Height51.4 in57.6 in
Curb Weight2,977 lb.3,815 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 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume14.5 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman

Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
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 Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested130096%
Total Not Requested504%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
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 Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested111576%
Total Not Requested35024%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested130096%
Total Not Requested504%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S Black Edition

Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
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 Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested170097%
Total Not Requested503%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested60044%
Total Not Requested75056%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
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 Requested151553%
Total Not Requested132547%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45WR18 tires200No
Special exterior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10012%
Total Not Requested75088%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special exterior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10010%
Total Not Requested95090%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested170097%
Total Not Requested503%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested60044%
Total Not Requested75056%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
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 Requested151553%
Total Not Requested132547%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special exterior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10010%
Total Not Requested95090%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested60044%
Total Not Requested75056%

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