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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: $62,475

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $11,185

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201120112011
ModelCaymanCaymanCayman5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBaseBlack EditionS528i535i550i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,600 $59,200 $64,100 $45,050 $50,100 $60,200
Infotainment Package 3,990   3,990      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,170 2,170 2,170 2,400 2,400 2,400
Premium Package Plus 3,620   2,950      
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825 3,825 3,825      
Rearview camera 1,515 655 1,515     400
Power-folding mirrors 320 320 320      
Voice control for nav and audio 520 520 520      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790 1,790 1,790 1,000    
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 365 615      
Wood trim 1,515   1,515      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 550 550  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   730        
Interior ambient lighting   340        
Proximity key   790   1,000 1,000 1,000
App support   210   250 250 250
HD radio   1,040        
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0      
Xenon HID headlights       900    
Premium Package 2       4,500 4,500  
Premium Package       1,800 1,800  
Active Ventilated Seat Package       1,950 2,950 2,950
Sport Package       2,200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription           350
iPod integration           400
Infotainment Package 0   0      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0 0 0 2,185 2,185 2,185
Premium Package Plus 0   0      
Adaptive sport seats plus 0 0 0      
Rearview camera 0 0 0     365
Power-folding mirrors 0 0 0      
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 0 0 910    
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0      
Wood trim 0   0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 500 500  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   0        
Interior ambient lighting   0        
Proximity key   0   910 910 910
App support   0   230 230 230
HD radio   0        
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0      
Xenon HID headlights       820    
Premium Package 2       4,095 4,095  
Premium Package       1,640 1,640  
Active Ventilated Seat Package       1,775 2,685 2,685
Sport Package       2,000    
Satellite radio - one year subscription           320
iPod integration           365
Options (change) 20,590 13,465 19,920 16,550 13,450 7,750
Options (change) 0 0 0 15,065 12,245 7,060
Destination 995 995 995 875 875 875
Total Price $74,185 $73,660 $85,015 $62,475 $64,425 $68,825

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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: $14,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $53,179
Model Year201620162016201120112011
ModelCaymanCaymanCayman5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBaseBlack EditionS528i535i550i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine275hp H6275hp H6325hp H6240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9235, 9445, 10600, 16600, 16205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$74,185$73,660$85,015$62,475$64,425$68,825
Adjustments for Features-3000-800-3,710-3,210-2,610
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,885$73,660$84,215$58,765$61,215$66,215
Cost Above Minimum$225$0$10,555$0$2,450$7,450

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year201620162016201120112011
ModelCaymanCaymanCayman5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBaseBlack EditionS528i535i550i
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75   
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 
Rear air vents   $100$100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150   
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0   
Raised top speed limiter   $0  
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0   
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400   
Sunroof   $900$900$900
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0   
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 
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 
Cornering lights   $50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100   
Headlight washers$50$50$50   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50$50
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250
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 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 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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500  
Total Value of Features$2,480$2,180$2,980$5,890$5,390$4,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$300$0$800$3,710$3,210$2,610
Value of Feature Adjustments-40-9-3,420-2,960-2,409

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20162011
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 Weight2,889 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 Volume15.0 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
HD radio50Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested91572%
Total Not Requested35028%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested242598%
Total Not Requested502%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested140078%
Total Not Requested40022%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman Black Edition

Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested140078%
Total Not Requested40022%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
HD radio50Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested915100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested192597%
Total Not Requested503%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested140078%
Total Not Requested40022%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Proximity key
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
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 Requested186566%
Total Not Requested97534%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested80059%
Total Not Requested55041%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45WR18 tires200No
Special exterior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested30035%
Total Not Requested55065%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Proximity key
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
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 Requested186566%
Total Not Requested97534%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested80059%
Total Not Requested55041%

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 alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested80059%
Total Not Requested55041%

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