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BMW 3-Series vs. Porsche 911 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. Porsche 911 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $83,945

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $36,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $78,640

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $28,582

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820172017201720172017
Model3-Series911911911911911
TrimM3CarreraCarrera SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $65,500 $89,400 $103,400 $119,000 $159,200 $188,100
Base Invoice $61,595 $80,460 $93,060 $107,100 $143,280 $169,290
Executive Package 4,100          
Full Merino Leather 2,650          
Ceramic brake rotors 8,150 8,520 8,520 8,520 9,210  
255/35YR19 1,200          
Sunroof 0 1,990 1,990 1,990   1,990
Wood trim 0 1,990 1,990   1,990 0
Wheels, dark finish 0 1,210 1,210 0 1,635 1,635
Blind spot warning system 500 850 850 850 850 850
Apple CarPlay support 300          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 710 710 710    
Torque vectoring, brake-based   1,320        
Heated steering wheel   470 470   0 0
Premium Package Plus   3,970 3,970 4,570    
Adaptive sport seats plus   3,825 3,825   1,145  
245/35ZR20   1,580        
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,490 3,490 3,850    
Power-folding mirrors   320 320 0 320 0
LED headlights       2,765    
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel       470    
Interior ambient lighting         510 510
Proximity key         1,090 1,090
Alloy wheels, optional design         965 0
Auto-dimming headlights         500  
Executive Package 3,770          
Full Merino Leather 2,435          
Ceramic brake rotors 7,500 7,242 7,242 7,242 7,829  
255/35YR19 1,105          
Sunroof 0 1,692 1,692 1,692   1,692
Wood trim 0 1,692 1,692   1,692 0
Wheels, dark finish 0 1,029 1,029 0 1,390 1,390
Blind spot warning system 460 723 723 723 723 723
Apple CarPlay support 275          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 604 604 604    
Torque vectoring, brake-based   1,122        
Heated steering wheel   400 400   0 0
Premium Package Plus   3,375 3,375 3,884    
Adaptive sport seats plus   3,251 3,251   973  
245/35ZR20   1,343        
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,967 2,967 3,273    
Power-folding mirrors   272 272 0 272 0
LED headlights       2,350    
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel       400    
Interior ambient lighting         434 434
Proximity key         927 927
Alloy wheels, optional design         820 0
Auto-dimming headlights         425  
Options (change) 17,450 30,245 27,345 23,725 18,215 6,075
Options (change) 16,050 25,712 23,247 20,168 15,485 5,166
Destination 995 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050
Total Price $83,945 $120,695 $131,795 $143,775 $178,465 $195,225
Total Invoice $78,640 $107,222 $117,357 $128,318 $159,815 $175,506

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Porsche 911

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series M3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $37,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,036
Model Year201820172017201720172017
Model3-Series911911911911911
TrimM3CarreraCarrera SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine425hp I6370hp H6420hp H6450hp H6540hp H6580hp H6
TransmissionM6M7M7M7S7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16?, 8?, 8?, 8555, 12555, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19245/35-20245/35-20245/35-20245/35-20245/35-20
Total Price$83,945$120,695$131,795$143,775$178,465$195,225
Adjustments for Features-48500-1,200-5,700-6,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$83,460$120,695$131,795$142,575$172,765$189,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,100$21,880$52,070$68,330
Total Invoice$78,640$107,222$117,357$128,318$159,815$175,506
Adjustments for Features-45400-1,071-5,104-5,574
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$78,186$107,222$117,357$127,247$154,711$169,932
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,135$20,025$47,489$62,710

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Porsche 911

Model Year201820172017201720172017
Model3-Series911911911911911
TrimM3CarreraCarrera SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
7-speed manual $300$300$300  
7-speed automated manual    $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100     
Power rear side windows$200     
Semi-automated parking system$500     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$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     
Around view cameras$500     
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25$25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100$100
Wide-view front camera$150     
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50     
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150     
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500     
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500$500$500
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300$300$300
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500  
Rear-engine configuration $0$0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Active front spoiler    $500$500
Active grille shutters $0$0$0$0$0
Active rear spoiler $300$300$300$300$300
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  $0  
Body kit (gray/black)   $0$0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 $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 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0     
Off-road navigation system $0$0$0$0$0
S Voice support$0     
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250     
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250   $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25     
Traffic information $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0     
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Boost gauge $75$75$75$75$75
Chronometer   $100$100$100
Compass$0     
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Head-up display (HUD)$350     
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25     
Performance data recording app   $200  
Performance meter   $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100  
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150  
Center armrest(s), second row$50     
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300   
Folding second row seats$300     
Folding second row seats w/o opening to trunk $75$75$75$75$75
Heated second row seats$200     
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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 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  
Wood trim$300$300$300 $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars     $500
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  $200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)$0     
Rear wheel steering    $1500$1500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0     
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching$50  $50  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,275$4,790$4,790$5,990$10,490$10,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$485$0$0$1,200$5,700$6,200
Value of Feature Adjustments-45400-1,071-5,104-5,574

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Porsche 911

Model Year20182017
Model3-Series911
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.6 in96.5 in
Length182.5 in177.1 in
Width71.3 in71.2 in
Height56.3 in50.9 in
Curb Weight3,502 lb.3,154 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.0 ft35.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.014.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested90038%
Total Not Requested150062%
Full Merino Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage450Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested1700136%
Total Not Requested-450-36%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera

Torque vectoring, brake-based
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
245/35ZR20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
245/35ZR20 tires200No
305/30ZR20 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage-900Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
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 length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested262578%
Total Not Requested72522%
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
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 length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested120071%
Total Not Requested50029%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera S

Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage-900Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
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 length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested262578%
Total Not Requested72522%
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
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 length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested120071%
Total Not Requested50029%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera GTS

LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage-900Yes
Total Requested100100%
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
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 length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested192577%
Total Not Requested57523%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Turbo

Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Turbo S

Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%

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