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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: $67,400

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $37,140

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012201120112011
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanamera5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBaseSS HybridTurboTurbo S528i535i550i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $75,200 $90,300 $95,000 $136,700 $173,200 $45,050 $50,100 $60,200
Auto-dimming mirrors 420              
Bose Audio Package 1,990 1,990 1,990          
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,020 1,020 1,020 1,020 1,020 500 500 500
Adaptive cruise control 2,490 2,490 2,490 2,490 2,490      
Satellite radio 750 750 750 750 750      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 790     550 550  
Wood trim 995 995 995          
Ski sack 405 405 405 405 405 150 150 150
Premium Package Plus 5,650 4,750            
Proximity key 1,090 1,090 1,090          
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,990 2,990 2,990 2,990 2,990 2,200 2,200 2,200
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595 595      
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800 800 800 800 800      
Body kit 1,390 1,390 1,390 1,390        
Active stabilizer bars 5,000 5,000   5,000        
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,990              
Comfort Plus Package     3,170          
Rearview camera       655 655      
Sunshade, rear, power       340 340      
Heated steering wheel       250 250      
Sunshades, second row, power       450 450      
Xenon HID headlights           900    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed           2,400 2,400 2,400
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls           500 500 500
Sport Package           2,200    
Premium Package 2           4,500 4,500 2,400
Premium Package           1,800 1,800  
Active Ventilated Seat Package           1,950 1,950 1,950
Cold Weather Package           650 650 650
Convenience Package           1,700 1,700 1,700
Adaptive dampers - electrical           1,000    
Folding second row seats           475 475 475
M Sport Package             6,500 6,500
Auto-dimming mirrors 0              
Bose Audio Package 0 0 0          
Rear air vents with automatic controls 0 0 0 0 0 455 455 455
Adaptive cruise control 0 0 0 0 0      
Satellite radio 0 0 0 0 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0     500 500  
Wood trim 0 0 0          
Ski sack 344 344 344 344 344 135 135 135
Premium Package Plus 0 0            
Proximity key 927 927 927          
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 0 0 0 0 0 2,000 2,000 2,000
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506 506 506 506      
Cooled or ventilated front seats 680 680 680 680 680      
Body kit 0 0 0 0        
Active stabilizer bars 0 0   0        
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 0              
Comfort Plus Package     0          
Rearview camera       0 0      
Sunshade, rear, power       0 0      
Heated steering wheel       0 0      
Sunshades, second row, power       0 0      
Xenon HID headlights           820    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed           2,185 2,185 2,185
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls           475 475 475
Sport Package           2,000    
Premium Package 2           4,095 4,095 2,185
Premium Package           1,640 1,640  
Active Ventilated Seat Package           1,775 1,775 1,775
Cold Weather Package           590 590 590
Convenience Package           1,545 1,545 1,545
Adaptive dampers - electrical           910    
Folding second row seats           430 430 430
M Sport Package             5,915 5,915
Options (change) 28,365 25,055 18,475 17,135 10,745 21,475 23,875 19,425
Options (change) 2,457 2,457 2,457 1,530 1,530 19,555 21,740 17,690
Destination 975 975 975 975 975 875 875 875
Total Price $104,540 $116,330 $114,450 $154,810 $184,920 $67,400 $74,850 $80,500

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 5-Series 528i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Panamera Turbo S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $59,647
Model Year20122012201220122012201120112011
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanamera5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBaseSS HybridTurboTurbo S528i535i550i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6400hp V8380hp V6 H500hp V8550hp V8240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionS7S7T8S7S7T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)585, 14585, 14585, 14585, 14585, 14600, 16600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18255/45-19255/45-19245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$104,540$116,330$114,450$154,810$184,920$67,400$74,850$80,500
Adjustments for Features-1,500-1,500-900-4,650-5,7000-300-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$103,040$114,830$113,550$150,160$179,220$67,400$74,550$80,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,790$10,510$47,120$76,180$0$7,150$12,800

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Features Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20122012201220122012201120112011
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanamera5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBaseSS HybridTurboTurbo S528i535i550i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 $1200$1200   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300  $1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0  $0$0$0
AWD   $1700$1700   
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600$600$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     $850$850$850
Power door closers     $300$300$300
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350   
Power trunk closer     $350$350$350
Remote app     $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation     $15$15$15
Sunshades, second row     $125$125$125
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225$225$225   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system     $0$0$0
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300   
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50   
Tires, run-flat     $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 $100$100   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75$75   
Second-row low console$100$100$100$100$100   
Climate Control 
Rear wiper  $175     
Residual heat     $50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 $300$300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150   
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500   
Raised top speed limiter     $0$0$0
Regenerative braking $0 $0$0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0$0$0 $0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0   
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400$400   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming     $25$25$25
CD changer, remote$200$200$200     
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0   
HD radio     $50$50$50
iPod integration     $100$100$100
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription     $250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader     $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information     $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25   
USB port$25$25$25$25$25   
Voice control for external devices     $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer    $100   
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25     
Mirror tilt-down in reverse     $25$25$25
Performance meter    $150   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim      $100$100
Massage, driver seat     $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat     $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat     $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat     $50$50$50
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat     $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat     $100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000   
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500$500 $500$500 $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000   
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200$200$200$200
Tires, high-efficiency (optional)  $0     
Transmission 
Launch control    $100   
Total Value of Features$6,365$6,365$5,765$9,515$10,565$4,865$5,165$5,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,500$1,500$900$4,650$5,700$0$300$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-49-44-27-75-770-276-276

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20122011
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

Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
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, power225Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heated second row seats200Yes
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested247591%
Total Not Requested2509%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera S

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?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heated second row seats200Yes
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Total Requested152555%
Total Not Requested125045%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera S Hybrid

Bose Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 585W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45045%
Total Not Requested55055%
Comfort Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Total Requested152586%
Total Not Requested25014%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45WR18 tires200No
Special exterior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested35041%
Total Not Requested50059%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
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
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested221578%
Total Not Requested62522%
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 upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
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
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested221578%
Total Not Requested62522%
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%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Special exterior trim0No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested155066%
Total Not Requested80034%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Special exterior trim0No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested155066%
Total Not Requested80034%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

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