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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: $43,295

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $52,385

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132012201220122012201220122012
Model1-Series1-Series1-Series911911911911911911911
Trim128i135i135isCarreraCarrera STargaTarga SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $31,200 $39,300 $43,250 $79,000 $91,900 $93,500 $106,400 $103,100 $137,500 $160,700
Premium Package 3,600 2,400 2,400              
Cold Weather Package 700 550                
Technology Package 2,350 2,350 2,350              
Xenon HID headlights 900                  
M Sport Package 1,900                  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 100                  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 710 710 710 710 710    
Heated steering wheel 190     250 250 250 250 250 250 250
Obstacle detection, rear 380 380 380 530 530 530 530 530 530 530
Wood trim 500     890 890 890 890   890 890
Sport seats   400                
Heated front seats     500 525 525 525 525 525 525 525
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  
Sport suspension (upgrade)       3,040 950     950    
Carrera S wheels       1,550            
Premium Package 3,275 2,185 2,185              
Cold Weather Package 635 500                
Technology Package 2,140 2,140 2,140              
Xenon HID headlights 820                  
M Sport Package 1,730                  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 90                  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 0 0 0 0 0    
Heated steering wheel 175     0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Obstacle detection, rear 345 345 345 451 451 451 451 0 451 0
Wood trim 455     757 757 757 757   757 0
Sport seats   365                
Heated front seats     455 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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  
Sport suspension (upgrade)       0 0     0    
Carrera S wheels       1,318            
Options (change) 11,170 6,630 6,180 15,730 12,090 11,140 11,140 10,150 5,375 3,540
Options (change) 10,165 6,035 5,625 5,123 3,805 3,805 3,805 0 2,181 0
Destination 925 925 925 950 950 950 950 950 950 950
Total Price $43,295 $46,855 $50,355 $95,680 $104,940 $105,590 $118,490 $114,200 $143,825 $165,190

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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: $51,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,967
Model Year2013201320132012201220122012201220122012
Model1-Series1-Series1-Series911911911911911911911
Trim128i135i135isCarreraCarrera STargaTarga SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine230hp I6300hp I6320hp I6345hp H6385hp H6345hp H6385hp H6408hp H6500hp H6530hp H6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6M6M6M6M6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8180, 8235, 9235, 9235, 9235, 9235, 9385, 13385, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18215/40-18235/35-19235/35-19235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$43,295$46,855$50,355$95,680$104,940$105,590$118,490$114,200$143,825$165,190
Adjustments for Features-125-1250-690-690-2,190-2,690-890-3,515-9,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,170$46,730$50,355$94,990$104,250$103,400$115,800$113,310$140,310$155,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,560$7,185$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 Year2013201320132012201220122012201220122012
Model1-Series1-Series1-Series911911911911911911911
Trim128i135i135isCarreraCarrera STargaTarga SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
7-speed automated manual         $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0  $0  
AWD     $1700$1700 $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Proximity key$250$250$250       
Remote app$25$25$25       
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0       
Ceramic brake rotors         $4000
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350       
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150       
Torque vectoring, brake-based         $100
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console$100$100$100       
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100       
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125       
Residual heat$50$50$50       
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  
Raised top speed limiter$0 $0       
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$200       
Retractable rear spoiler   $400$400$400$400$400  
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0$0$0       
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0       
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25       
CD changer, in-dash         $325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0       
HD radio$50$50$50       
iPod integration$100$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$250       
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25       
Surround sound        $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200       
USB port   $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0       
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge        $75$75
Chronometer         $100
Compass$0$0$0       
Cornering lights$50$50$50       
Fog light, rear   $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25       
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50       
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$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$50       
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50       
Metal pedals  $75$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  $0  
Transmission 
Launch control         $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100        $100
Total Value of Features$3,725$3,725$3,600$4,290$4,290$5,790$6,290$4,490$7,115$13,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$125$125$0$690$690$2,190$2,690$890$3,515$9,865
Value of Feature Adjustments-115-1160-44-31-99-108-7-77-57

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Porsche 911

Model Year20132012
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
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 Requested363087%
Total Not Requested55013%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
App support0No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Total Requested84075%
Total Not Requested27525%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
205/50VR17 tires200No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%

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
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Total Requested153074%
Total Not Requested55026%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
App support0No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Total Requested84075%
Total Not Requested27525%
Sport seats
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
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135is

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Total Requested153074%
Total Not Requested55026%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
App support0No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Total Requested84075%
Total Not Requested27525%

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 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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
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 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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
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 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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
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 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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
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 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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested120086%
Total Not Requested20014%
PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
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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