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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: $91,765

Porsche Cayman S Black Edition   
Difference: $18,680

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelCayman5-Series
TrimS Black EditionM5
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $67,500 $94,100
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055  
Sport Chrono Package 960  
7-speed automated manual 3,660  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 2,090  
Heated front seats 525  
Obstacle detection, rear 530  
Voice recorder 650  
Audio controls on steering wheel 125  
Voice control for nav and audio 595  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,025 3,500
Ceramic brake rotors 8,150 9,250
Limited-slip rear differential 950  
Rear spoiler   0
265/35ZR20   1,300
Wood trim   0
Adaptive Sports Seats 0  
Sport Chrono Package 0  
7-speed automated manual 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0  
Heated front seats 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 451  
Voice recorder 553  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 3,185
Ceramic brake rotors 0 8,420
Limited-slip rear differential 0  
Rear spoiler   0
265/35ZR20   1,185
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 23,315 14,050
Options (change) 1,004 12,790
Destination 950 995
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $91,765 $110,445

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Cayman S Black Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $94,419
Model Year20122016
ModelCayman5-Series
TrimS Black EditionM5
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine330hp H6560hp V8
TransmissionS7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)325, 11600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19265/35-20
Total Price$91,765$110,445
Adjustments for Features0-6,435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$91,765$104,010

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20122016
ModelCayman5-Series
TrimS Black EditionM5
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power rear side windows $200
Power trunk closer $350
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 
4G LTE connectivity $0
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
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Off-road navigation system$0 
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Chronometer$100 
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
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$2,530$8,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,435
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,962

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20122016
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 Weight2,910 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 Black Edition

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
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

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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