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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: $40,175

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $44,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,130

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $36,730

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220082008200820082008
Model1-Series1-Series911911911911911
Trim128i135iCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurbo
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $31,200 $39,300 $73,500 $83,800 $87,000 $97,300 $126,200
Base Invoice $28,885 $36,335 $64,174 $73,192 $76,038 $85,011 $110,313
Premium Package 3,400 1,750          
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,110 2,110 2,110 2,110  
Cold Weather Package 700            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 690 690 690 690  
Xenon HID headlights 900   1,090   1,090    
Obstacle detection, rear 380 380 530 530 530 530 530
M Sport Package   1,300          
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500 500 500
Adaptive Sports Seats     3,055 3,055 3,055 3,055 1,145
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     385 385 385 385  
Floor mats     140 140 140 140 140
Wood trim     890 890 890 890 890
Audio controls on steering wheel     990 990 990 990  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel             620
Premium Package 3,095 1,595          
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,794 1,794 1,794 1,794  
Cold Weather Package 635            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 587 587 587 587  
Xenon HID headlights 820   927   927    
Obstacle detection, rear 345 345 451 451 451 451 451
M Sport Package   1,185          
Heated front seats   455 425 425 425 425 425
Adaptive Sports Seats     2,597 2,597 2,597 2,597 973
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     327 327 327 327  
Floor mats     119 119 119 119 119
Wood trim     757 757 757 757 757
Audio controls on steering wheel     842 842 842 842  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel             527
Options (change) 8,080 6,630 10,380 9,290 10,380 9,290 3,825
Options (change) 7,350 6,035 8,826 7,899 8,826 7,899 3,252
Destination 895 895 860 860 860 860 860
Total Price $40,175 $46,825 $84,740 $93,950 $98,240 $107,450 $130,885
Total Invoice $37,130 $43,265 $73,860 $81,951 $85,724 $93,770 $114,425

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series 128i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $44,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,708
Model Year2012201220082008200820082008
Model1-Series1-Series911911911911911
Trim128i135iCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurbo
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine230hp I6300hp I6325hp H6355hp H6325hp H6355hp H6480hp H6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8235, 9235, 9235, 9235, 9325, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18235/40-18235/35-19235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$40,175$46,825$84,740$93,950$98,240$107,450$130,885
Adjustments for Features0-400-25-650-2,025-2,650-3,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,175$46,425$84,715$93,300$96,215$104,800$127,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,250$0$8,585$11,500$20,085$42,395
Total Invoice$37,130$43,265$73,860$81,951$85,724$93,770$114,425
Adjustments for Features0-370-22-567-1,767-2,313-3,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,130$42,895$73,838$81,384$83,957$91,457$111,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,765$0$7,546$10,119$17,619$37,287

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Porsche 911

Model Year2012201220082008200820082008
Model1-Series1-Series911911911911911
Trim128i135iCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurbo
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0   
AWD    $1700$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0     
Side curtain airbags$350$350     
Tires, run-flat$150$150     
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential      $300
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter $0     
Rear-engine configuration  $0$0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Larger rear spoiler      $200
Panoramic sunroof    $1200$1200 
Rear spoiler $200     
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400$400$400 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0     
Sunroof$900$900$900$900  $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50     
DVD-Audio-compatible player      $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0     
HD radio$50$50     
iPod integration$100$100     
Media drive$15$15     
Off-road navigation system  $0$0$0$0$0
Surround sound      $250
Traffic information$25$25     
Voice control for external devices$0$0     
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75     
Boost gauge      $75
Compass$0$0     
Cornering lights$50$50     
Fog lights$125$125 $125 $125$125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25     
Power-folding mirrors$50$50     
Steering-linked headlights$150$150     
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100      
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50     
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50     
Metal pedals  $75$75$75$75$75
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650$650$650$650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather      $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel      $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 $500$500
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0     
Total Value of Features$2,965$3,365$2,990$3,615$4,990$5,615$6,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$400$25$650$2,025$2,650$3,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-370-22-567-1,767-2,313-3,300

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Porsche 911

Model Year20122008
Model1-Series911
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase104.7 in92.5 in
Length172.2 in175.6 in
Width68.8 in71.2 in
Height56.0 in51.6 in
Curb Weight3,209 lb.3,076 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.17.0 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 ft34.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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
Total Requested385597%
Total Not Requested1253%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested145592%
Total Not Requested1258%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
M 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
Special interior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
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
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
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%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera S

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
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%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
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%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa S

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
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%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Turbo

Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested125100%
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
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

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