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Porsche Panamera vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Panamera vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $101,045

Porsche Panamera   
Difference: $2,580

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112013
ModelPanameraPanameraPanamera5-Series
TrimBaseSTurboM5
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $74,400 $89,800 $135,300 $90,200
Sport Chrono Package Plus 1,480 1,480    
Auto-dimming mirrors 420      
18-way adaptive power front seats 1,510 1,510    
Bose Audio Package 1,990 1,990    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,020 1,020    
Satellite radio 750 750 750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 760 760    
Wood trim 995 995   0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,990 2,990 2,990 2,200
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800 800 800  
Proximity key 1,090 1,090    
Synthetic suede headliner 1,990 1,990    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,655 3,655   3,500
Premium Package Plus 5,650 4,750    
Rearview camera     655  
Sunshade, rear, power     340  
Heated steering wheel     250  
CD changer, remote     650  
Sunshades, second row, power     450  
Executive Package       5,500
Sport Chrono Package Plus 0 0    
Auto-dimming mirrors 0      
18-way adaptive power front seats 0 0    
Bose Audio Package 0 0    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 0 0    
Satellite radio 0 0 638  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0    
Wood trim 0 846   0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 0 0 0 2,000
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506 506  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 680 680 680  
Proximity key 927 927    
Synthetic suede headliner 0 0    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0   3,185
Premium Package Plus 0 0    
Rearview camera     0  
Sunshade, rear, power     0  
Heated steering wheel     0  
CD changer, remote     553  
Sunshades, second row, power     0  
Executive Package       5,005
Options (change) 25,695 24,375 7,480 11,200
Options (change) 2,113 2,959 2,377 10,190
Destination 950 950 950 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $101,045 $115,125 $143,730 $103,625

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Panamera
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $92,010
Model Year2011201120112013
ModelPanameraPanameraPanamera5-Series
TrimBaseSTurboM5
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6400hp V8500hp V8560hp V8
TransmissionS7S7S7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)585, 14585, 14585, 14500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18255/45-19265/40-19
Total Price$101,045$115,125$143,730$103,625
Adjustments for Features0-1,000-1,075-550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$101,045$114,125$142,655$103,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,080$41,610$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2011201120112013
ModelPanameraPanameraPanamera5-Series
TrimBaseSTurboM5
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100
Power door closers   $300
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Power trunk closer   $350
Remote app   $25
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Sunshades, second row   $125
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Second-row low console$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 $250
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125 $125
Residual heat   $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Rear spoiler   $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400 
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player   $0
HD radio   $50
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0 
Satellite radio$200$200$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$25$25 
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer$100$100  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Performance meter$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300  
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
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$100 $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat   $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$4,840$5,840$5,915$5,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,000$1,075$550
Value of Feature Adjustments0-34-25-507

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20112013
ModelPanamera5-Series
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.0 in116.9 in
Length195.6 in193.1 in
Width76.0 in73.2 in
Height55.8 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,881 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.9 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom33.3 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.7 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.6 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera

Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Performance meter150No
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
18-way adaptive power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Second-row sport buckets500No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested155075%
Total Not Requested52525%
Bose Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 585W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65065%
Total Not Requested35035%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested247591%
Total Not Requested2509%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera S

Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Performance meter150No
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
18-way adaptive power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Second-row sport buckets500No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested155075%
Total Not Requested52525%
Bose Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 585W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65065%
Total Not Requested35035%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested152555%
Total Not Requested125045%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
App support0No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested182560%
Total Not Requested120040%

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