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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: $67,395

BMW 5-Series 550i   
Difference: $7,545

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelCayman5-Series
TrimBase550i
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,600 $62,000
Infotainment Package 3,990  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,170 2,400
Premium Package Plus 3,620  
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825  
7-speed automated manual 3,200  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615  
Power-folding mirrors 320  
Voice control for nav and audio 520  
Obstacle detection, front 330  
Obstacle detection, rear 530  
Wood trim 1,515  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710  
App support   250
Heated front seats   500
Proximity key   1,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Infotainment Package 0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0 2,185
Premium Package Plus 0  
Adaptive sport seats plus 0  
7-speed automated manual 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0  
Power-folding mirrors 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Obstacle detection, front 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 451  
Wood trim 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
App support   230
Heated front seats   455
Proximity key   910
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 21,345 4,500
Options (change) 451 4,100
Destination 995 895
Total Price $74,940 $67,395

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 5-Series 550i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayman
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $59,444
Model Year20142012
ModelCayman5-Series
TrimBase550i
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine275hp H6400hp V8
TransmissionS7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$74,940$67,395
Adjustments for Features0-1,435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,940$65,960

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20142012
ModelCayman5-Series
TrimBase550i
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Rearview camera $200
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Off-road navigation system$0 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals$75 
No leather in second row$-300 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, 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 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,955$4,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,435
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,325

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20142012
ModelCayman5-Series
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase97.4 in116.9 in
Length172.4 in193.1 in
Width70.9 in73.2 in
Height50.9 in57.6 in
Curb Weight2,954 lb.4,376 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 Volume15.0 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
App support0Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested91572%
Total Not Requested35028%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested342591%
Total Not Requested3509%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested140078%
Total Not Requested40022%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

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%

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