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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: $40,715

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $49,700

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220102010201020102010
Model1-Series1-Series911911911911911
Trim128i135iCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurbo
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $31,200 $39,300 $77,800 $88,800 $92,100 $103,100 $132,800
Premium Package 3,400 1,750          
Cold Weather Package 700 550          
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,110 2,110 2,110 2,110  
Xenon HID headlights 900            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 710 710 710 710  
Heated steering wheel 190   210 210 210 210 210
Obstacle detection, rear 380 380 530 530 530 530 530
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350          
M Sport Package   1,300          
Adaptive Sports Seats     3,055 3,055 3,055 3,055 1,145
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     420 420 420 420  
iPod integration     440 440 440 440 440
Traffic information     0 0 0 0 0
Satellite radio     750 750 750 750 750
Floor mats     140 140 140 140 140
Voice control for nav and audio     595 595 595 595 595
Heated front seats     510 510 510 510 510
Audio controls on steering wheel     615 615 615 615 0
Steering-linked headlights     690 690 690 690 690
Wood trim     890 890 890 890 890
Premium Package 3,095 1,595          
Cold Weather Package 635 500          
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,794 1,794 1,794 1,794  
Xenon HID headlights 820            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 0 0 0 0  
Heated steering wheel 175   0 0 0 0 0
Obstacle detection, rear 345 345 451 451 451 451 451
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320          
M Sport Package   1,185          
Adaptive Sports Seats     2,597 2,597 2,597 2,597 973
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     0 0 0 0  
iPod integration     0 0 0 0 0
Traffic information     0 0 0 0 0
Satellite radio     0 0 0 0 0
Floor mats     119 119 119 119 119
Voice control for nav and audio     0 0 0 0 0
Heated front seats     0 0 0 425 0
Audio controls on steering wheel     0 0 0 0 0
Steering-linked headlights     0 0 0 0 0
Wood trim     757 757 757 757 757
Options (change) 8,620 7,030 11,665 11,665 11,665 11,665 5,900
Options (change) 7,845 6,400 5,718 5,718 5,718 6,143 2,300
Destination 895 895 950 950 950 950 950
Total Price $40,715 $47,225 $90,415 $101,415 $104,715 $115,715 $139,650

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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
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $48,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,476
Model Year2012201220102010201020102010
Model1-Series1-Series911911911911911
Trim128i135iCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurbo
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine230hp I6300hp I6345hp H6385hp H6345hp H6385hp H6500hp H6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8235, 9235, 9235, 9235, 9385, 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$40,715$47,225$90,415$101,415$104,715$115,715$139,650
Adjustments for Features0-300-715-1,215-3,015-3,515-4,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,715$46,925$89,700$100,200$101,700$112,200$135,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,210$0$10,500$12,000$22,500$45,610

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Porsche 911

Model Year2012201220102010201020102010
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
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 $100$100$100$100$100
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$300$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 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0     
HD radio$50$50     
Off-road navigation system  $0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250     
Surround sound      $250
Voice control for external devices$0$0     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge      $75
Compass$0$0     
Cornering lights$50$50     
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100$100
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
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 $500$500
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0     
Total Value of Features$2,525$2,825$3,240$3,740$5,540$6,040$6,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$715$1,215$3,015$3,515$4,340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-277-53-80-192-215-101

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Porsche 911

Model Year20122010
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.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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
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
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
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested393099%
Total Not Requested501%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested153097%
Total Not Requested503%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested165100%
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested165100%
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested165100%
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested165100%
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

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested165100%
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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