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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: $107,275

Porsche Panamera   
Difference: $5,370

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112016
ModelPanameraPanameraPanamera5-Series
TrimBaseSTurboM5
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $74,400 $89,800 $135,300 $94,100
Auto-dimming mirrors 420      
Sport Chrono Package Plus 1,480 1,480    
18-way adaptive power front seats 1,510 3,210    
Bose Audio Package 1,990 1,990    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 760 760    
Wood trim 995 995   0
Voice recorder 650 650 650  
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,990 2,990 2,990 2,200
Proximity key 1,090 1,090    
Synthetic suede headliner 1,990 1,990    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,655 3,655   3,500
Ceramic brake rotors 8,150 8,150 8,840 9,250
Premium Package Plus 5,650      
Satellite radio   750 750  
Rearview camera   1,255 655  
Rear spoiler       0
265/35ZR20       1,300
Auto-dimming mirrors 0      
Sport Chrono Package Plus 0 0    
18-way adaptive power front seats 0 0    
Bose Audio Package 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0    
Wood trim 0 846   0
Voice recorder 553 553 553  
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506 506  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 0 0 0 2,000
Proximity key 927 927    
Synthetic suede headliner 0 0    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0   3,185
Ceramic brake rotors 0 0 0 8,420
Premium Package Plus 0      
Satellite radio   0 638  
Rearview camera   0 0  
Rear spoiler       0
265/35ZR20       1,185
Options (change) 31,925 29,560 14,480 16,250
Options (change) 1,986 2,832 1,697 14,790
Destination 950 950 950 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $107,275 $120,310 $150,730 $112,645

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Porsche Panamera
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Panamera Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $101,712
Model Year2011201120112016
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, 14600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18255/45-19265/35-20
Total Price$107,275$120,310$150,730$112,645
Adjustments for Features-7500-1,3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$106,525$120,310$149,380$112,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,785$42,855$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2011201120112016
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
Heated steering wheel$100   
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Power trunk closer   $350
Remote app   $25
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Sunshade, rear, power$225   
Sunshades, second row, power$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 
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 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
App support   $0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, remote$200$200  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$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$0$0 
S Voice support   $0
Satellite radio$200$200$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$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 
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  
Heated second row seats$200 $200 
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$5,190$4,440$5,790$4,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$750$0$1,350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-210-240

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20112016
ModelPanamera5-Series
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.0 in116.9 in
Length195.6 in193.4 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 in35.3 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

Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
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, remote200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 585W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45045%
Total Not Requested55055%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
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 Requested195072%
Total Not Requested77528%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera S

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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested155075%
Total Not Requested52525%
Bose Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 585W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45045%
Total Not Requested55055%
Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Performance meter150No
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%

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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