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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: $43,635

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $58,795

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220152015201520152015
Model1-Series1-Series911911911911911
Trim128i135iCarreraCarrera SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $31,200 $39,300 $84,300 $98,900 $114,200 $151,100 $182,700
Navigation system 2,150 2,150          
Premium Package 3,400 1,750          
Convenience Package 1,650            
Sport Package 1,300            
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 100            
Cold Weather Package 700 550          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 710 710 710    
Heated steering wheel 190   270 270 270 270 270
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250          
App support 250 250          
BMW Assist 650 650          
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350          
M Sport Package   1,300          
Obstacle detection, rear   380 610 610 610    
Proximity key   500          
Aluminum trim   0          
Premium Package Plus     2,330 2,330 4,470    
Adaptive sport seats plus     3,825 3,825   1,145  
Sport suspension (upgrade)     2,980 890 890    
Sunroof     1,990 1,990 1,990   1,990
Wood trim     1,770 1,770   1,990 0
Audio controls on steering wheel     615 615 165 0 0
Power-folding mirrors     320 320 0 320 0
Satellite radio     750 750 750    
Voice control for nav and audio     595 595 595 595 595
HD radio     370 370 370    
Interior ambient lighting           510 510
Navigation system 1,955 1,955          
Premium Package 3,095 1,595          
Convenience Package 1,500            
Sport Package 1,185            
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 90            
Cold Weather Package 635 500          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 0 0 0    
Heated steering wheel 175   0 0 0 0 0
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230          
App support 230 230          
BMW Assist 590 590          
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320          
M Sport Package   1,185          
Obstacle detection, rear   345 0 0 0    
Proximity key   455          
Aluminum trim   0          
Premium Package Plus     0 0 0    
Adaptive sport seats plus     0 0   0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)     0 0 0    
Sunroof     0 0 0   0
Wood trim     0 0   0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel     0 0 0 0 0
Power-folding mirrors     0 0 0 0 0
Satellite radio     0 0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio     0 0 0 0 0
HD radio     0 0 0    
Interior ambient lighting           0 0
Options (change) 11,540 8,680 17,135 15,045 10,820 4,830 3,365
Options (change) 10,505 7,905 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 895 895 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $43,635 $48,875 $102,430 $114,940 $126,015 $156,925 $187,060

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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: $57,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,091
Model Year2012201220152015201520152015
Model1-Series1-Series911911911911911
Trim128i135iCarreraCarrera SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine230hp I6300hp I6350hp H6400hp H6430hp H6520hp H6560hp H6
TransmissionM6M6M7M7M7S7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8235, 9235, 9235, 9445, 12445, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18235/40-19245/35-20245/35-20245/35-20245/35-20
Total Price$43,635$48,875$102,430$114,940$126,015$156,925$187,060
Adjustments for Features-3000-2,065-2,465-3,515-8,340-14,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,335$48,875$100,365$112,475$122,500$148,585$172,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,540$0$12,110$22,135$48,220$71,955

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Porsche 911

Model Year2012201220152015201520152015
Model1-Series1-Series911911911911911
Trim128i135iCarreraCarrera SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150     
7-speed manual  $300$300$300  
7-speed automated manual     $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0  
AWD     $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 $100$100$100$100$100
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0     
Ceramic brake rotors      $4000
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front      $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150     
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console$100$100     
Climate Control 
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)    $500 $500
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     
Rear-engine configuration  $0$0$0$0$0
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Active front spoiler     $500$500
Active rear spoiler     $300$300
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0  
Body kit (gray/black)    $0$0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0$0$0
Rear spoiler $200     
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400$400  
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0     
Tall rear wing-type spoiler     $500$500
Infotainment 
App support$0$0   $0$0
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0     
iPod integration$100$100     
Off-road navigation system  $0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio  $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     
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25     
USB port  $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200    $200
Boost gauge     $75$75
Chronometer    $100 $100
Compass$0$0     
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125     
LED headlights      $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25     
Performance meter    $150 $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25     
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  $100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300   
Folding second row seats$300$300     
Folding second row seats w/o opening to trunk  $75$75$75$75$75
Leather door panel trim  $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
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim    $250  
Synthetic suede headliner  $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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars      $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500$500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200 $200
Rear wheel steering     $1500$1500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0$0  
Wheels, dark finish    $0  
Transmission 
Launch control    $100 $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100    $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,400$3,100$5,165$5,565$6,615$11,440$17,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$300$0$2,065$2,465$3,515$8,340$14,740
Value of Feature Adjustments-2770-20-21-28-53-78

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Porsche 911

Model Year20122015
Model1-Series911
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase104.7 in96.5 in
Length172.2 in176.8 in
Width68.8 in71.2 in
Height56.0 in51.3 in
Curb Weight3,209 lb.3,043 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in0.0 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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested3980100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested120092%
Total Not Requested1008%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
205/50VR17 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested12533%
Total Not Requested25067%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested1580100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested12533%
Total Not Requested25067%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera

Sport suspension (upgrade)
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Total Requested25033%
Total Not Requested50067%
Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic + travel information0No
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested205077%
Total Not Requested60023%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested120071%
Total Not Requested50029%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera S

Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic + travel information0No
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested205077%
Total Not Requested60023%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested120071%
Total Not Requested50029%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera GTS

Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic + travel information0No
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested200080%
Total Not Requested50020%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Turbo

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

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