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BMW 1-Series vs. Porsche 911 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 1-Series vs. Porsche 911 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,025

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $56,405

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112012201220122012201220122012
Model1-Series1-Series911911911911911911911
Trim128i135iCarreraCarrera STargaTarga SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $29,450 $36,350 $79,000 $91,900 $93,500 $106,400 $103,100 $137,500 $160,700
Premium Package 2,650 1,950              
Navigation system 2,100 2,100              
Xenon HID headlights 900                
Sport Package 1,300 1,100              
6-speed manual 0                
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 710 710 710 710 710    
Heated front seats 500 500 525 525 525 525 525 525 525
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350 530 530 530 530 530 530 530
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350              
Adaptive Sports Seats     3,055 3,055 3,055 3,055 2,255 1,145  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     420 420 420 420 420    
PCM     2,110 2,110 2,110 2,110 2,110    
Traffic information     0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Satellite radio     750 750 750 750 750 750 750
Voice control for nav and audio     595 595 595 595 595 595 595
Audio controls on steering wheel     615 615 615 615 365 0 0
Steering-linked headlights     690 690 690 690 690 690  
Wood trim     890 890 890 890   890 890
Sport suspension (upgrade)     3,040 950     950    
Carrera S wheels     1,550            
Premium Package 2,410 1,775              
Navigation system 1,910 1,910              
Xenon HID headlights 820                
Sport Package 1,185 1,000              
6-speed manual 0                
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 0 0 0 0 0    
Heated front seats 455 455 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Obstacle detection, rear 320 320 451 451 451 451 0 451 0
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320              
Adaptive Sports Seats     2,597 2,597 2,597 2,597 0 973  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     0 0 0 0 0    
PCM     0 0 0 0 0    
Traffic information     0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Satellite radio     0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Voice control for nav and audio     0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel     0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Steering-linked headlights     0 0 0 0 0 0  
Wood trim     757 757 757 757   757 0
Sport suspension (upgrade)     0 0     0    
Carrera S wheels     1,318            
Options (change) 8,700 6,900 15,480 11,840 10,890 10,890 9,900 5,125 3,290
Options (change) 7,920 6,280 5,123 3,805 3,805 3,805 0 2,181 0
Destination 875 875 950 950 950 950 950 950 950
Total Price $39,025 $44,125 $95,430 $104,690 $105,340 $118,240 $113,950 $143,575 $164,940

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Porsche 911

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 1-Series 128i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche 911 Turbo S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $55,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,198
Model Year201120112012201220122012201220122012
Model1-Series1-Series911911911911911911911
Trim128i135iCarreraCarrera STargaTarga SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine230hp I6300hp I6345hp H6385hp H6345hp H6385hp H6408hp H6500hp H6530hp H6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6M6M6M6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8235, 9235, 9235, 9235, 9235, 9385, 13385, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18235/35-19235/35-19235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$39,025$44,125$95,430$104,690$105,340$118,240$113,950$143,575$164,940
Adjustments for Features0-150-915-915-2,415-2,915-1,115-3,740-10,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,025$43,975$94,515$103,775$102,925$115,325$112,835$139,835$154,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,950$0$9,260$8,410$20,810$18,320$45,320$60,335

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Porsche 911

Model Year201120112012201220122012201220122012
Model1-Series1-Series911911911911911911911
Trim128i135iCarreraCarrera STargaTarga SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
7-speed automated manual        $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0  $0  
AWD    $1700$1700 $1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25       
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0       
Ceramic brake rotors        $4000
Side curtain airbags$350$350       
Tires, run-flat$150$150       
Torque vectoring, brake-based        $100
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console$100$100       
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100       
Dual-zone climate control$125$125       
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15$15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)        $500
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300$300$300$300$300$300
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable      $500  
Rear-engine configuration  $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit      $0  
Larger rear spoiler       $200$200
Panoramic sunroof    $1200$1200   
Rear spoiler $200       
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400$400$400$400  
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0       
Sunroof$900$900$900$900  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25       
CD changer, in-dash        $325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
HD radio$50$50       
iPod integration$100$100       
Off-road navigation system  $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250       
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25       
Surround sound       $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200       
USB port  $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0       
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge       $75$75
Chronometer        $100
Compass$0$0       
Cornering lights$50$50       
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25       
Power-folding mirrors$50$50       
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25       
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100        
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50       
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50       
Metal pedals  $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650$650$650$650$650$650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces      $0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather       $1000$1000
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300$300 $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500 $500$500$500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector        $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0  $0  
Transmission 
Launch control        $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls        $100
Total Value of Features$3,325$3,475$4,240$4,240$5,740$6,240$4,440$7,065$13,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$915$915$2,415$2,915$1,115$3,740$10,090
Value of Feature Adjustments0-139-58-42-109-117-9-82-58

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Porsche 911

Model Year20112012
Model1-Series911
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase104.7 in92.5 in
Length171.7 in175.6 in
Width68.8 in71.2 in
Height56.0 in51.6 in
Curb Weight3,253 lb.3,076 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in31.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume10.0 ft34.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested313091%
Total Not Requested3259%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
205/50VR17 tires200No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested193086%
Total Not Requested32514%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport suspension (upgrade)
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Total Requested25024%
Total Not Requested80076%
Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested640100%
Total Not Requested00%
Carrera S wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
235/35ZR19 tires200No
295/30ZR19 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera S

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport suspension (upgrade)
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%
Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested640100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested640100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa S

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested640100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera GTS

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport suspension (upgrade)
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%
Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested120086%
Total Not Requested20014%
PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested640100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Turbo

Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

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