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BMW 3-Series vs. Porsche 911 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
BMW 3-Series vs. Porsche 911 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $40,620 BMW 3-Series 325Ci | |||||||||
| Difference: $50,015 | |||||||||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | 911 | 911 | 911 | 911 | 911 | 911 | 911 |
| Trim | 325Ci | 330Ci | Carrera | Carrera S | Targa | Targa S | Carrera GTS | Turbo | Turbo S |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Base Price | $32,300 | $37,600 | $77,800 | $90,500 | $92,100 | $104,800 | $103,100 | $135,500 | $160,700 |
| Cold Weather Package | 750 | 750 | |||||||
| Steering-linked headlights | 800 | 800 | 690 | 690 | 690 | 690 | 690 | 690 | |
| Premium Package | 2,000 | 2,200 | |||||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 475 | 475 | 710 | 710 | 710 | 710 | 710 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,450 | ||||||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 350 | 350 | 530 | 530 | 530 | 530 | 530 | 530 | 530 |
| Navigation system | 1,800 | 1,800 | |||||||
| Comfort Package | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,750 | |||||
| PCM | 2,110 | 2,110 | 2,110 | 2,110 | 2,110 | ||||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 615 | 615 | 615 | 615 | 365 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Wood trim | 890 | 890 | 890 | 890 | 890 | 890 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 3,040 | 950 | 950 | ||||||
| Carrera S wheels | 1,550 | ||||||||
| Power front seats | 1,550 | ||||||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 420 | ||||||||
| Heated front seats | 525 | 525 | 525 | ||||||
| Cold Weather Package | 685 | 685 | |||||||
| Steering-linked headlights | 730 | 730 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Premium Package | 1,820 | 2,000 | |||||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 430 | 430 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,320 | ||||||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 320 | 320 | 451 | 451 | 451 | 451 | 0 | 451 | 0 |
| Navigation system | 1,640 | 1,640 | |||||||
| Comfort Package | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
| PCM | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Wood trim | 757 | 757 | 757 | 757 | 757 | 0 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| Carrera S wheels | 1,318 | ||||||||
| Power front seats | 0 | ||||||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 0 | ||||||||
| Heated front seats | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| Options (change) | 7,625 | 6,375 | 11,885 | 8,245 | 7,295 | 7,295 | 7,850 | 2,635 | 1,945 |
| Options (change) | 6,945 | 5,805 | 2,526 | 1,208 | 1,208 | 1,208 | 0 | 1,208 | 0 |
| Destination | 695 | 695 | 950 | 950 | 950 | 950 | 950 | 950 | 950 |
| Total Price | $40,620 | $44,670 | $90,635 | $99,695 | $100,345 | $113,045 | $111,900 | $139,085 | $163,595 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Porsche 911
| Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 3-Series 325Ci | |||||||||
| Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche 911 Turbo S | |||||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $49,200 | |||||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,325 | |||||||||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | 911 | 911 | 911 | 911 | 911 | 911 | 911 |
| Trim | 325Ci | 330Ci | Carrera | Carrera S | Targa | Targa S | Carrera GTS | Turbo | Turbo S |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Engine | 184hp I6 | 225hp I6 | 345hp H6 | 385hp H6 | 345hp H6 | 385hp H6 | 408hp H6 | 500hp H6 | 530hp H6 |
| Transmission | M5 | M6 | M6 | M6 | M6 | M6 | M6 | M6 | S7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD | RWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 10 | ?, 12 | 235, 9 | 235, 9 | 235, 9 | 235, 9 | 235, 9 | 385, 13 | 385, 13 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 205/55-16 | 205/50-17 | 235/35-19 | 235/35-19 | 235/40-18 | 235/35-19 | 235/35-19 | 235/35-19 | 235/35-19 |
| Total Price | $40,620 | $44,670 | $90,635 | $99,695 | $100,345 | $113,045 | $111,900 | $139,085 | $163,595 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -150 | -815 | -815 | -7,115 | -2,815 | -1,015 | -3,640 | -10,390 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $40,620 | $44,520 | $89,820 | $98,880 | $93,230 | $110,230 | $110,885 | $135,445 | $153,205 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,900 | $0 | $9,060 | $3,410 | $20,410 | $21,065 | $45,625 | $63,385 |
Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Porsche 911
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | 911 | 911 | 911 | 911 | 911 | 911 | 911 |
| Trim | 325Ci | 330Ci | Carrera | Carrera S | Targa | Targa S | Carrera GTS | Turbo | Turbo S |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | ||||||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | ||||||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |||||
| Accessories | |||||||||
| Power flip-out rear side windows | $125 | $125 | |||||||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Wind blocker | $300 | ||||||||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||||
| Auto-raising roll bars / headrests | $500 | ||||||||
| Ceramic brake rotors | $4000 | ||||||||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | |||||||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | ||||||||
| Cargo Management | |||||||||
| Cargo mat | $40 | $40 | |||||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | |||||||
| Ski sack | $50 | $50 | |||||||
| Climate Control | |||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| Rear-engine configuration | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Exterior | |||||||||
| Body kit | $0 | ||||||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | |||||||
| Larger rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |||||||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | |||||||
| Power convertible top | $4000 | ||||||||
| Retractable rear spoiler | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | ||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Infotainment | |||||||||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | ||||||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Off-road navigation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |||||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | |||||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Boost gauge | $75 | $75 | |||||||
| Chronometer | $100 | ||||||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | |||||||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | |||||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | |||||||
| Floor mats | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | ||||||||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | ||||||||
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | $100 | ||||||||
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||||||
| Launch control | $100 | ||||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||||||||
| Total Value of Features | $2,365 | $2,515 | $3,180 | $3,180 | $9,480 | $5,180 | $3,380 | $6,005 | $12,755 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $150 | $815 | $815 | $7,115 | $2,815 | $1,015 | $3,640 | $10,390 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -137 | -31 | -18 | -153 | -54 | -9 | -56 | -60 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Porsche 911
| Model Year | 2006 | 2011 |
| Model | 3-Series | 911 |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Wheelbase | 107.3 in | 92.5 in |
| Length | 176.7 in | 175.6 in |
| Width | 69.2 in | 71.2 in |
| Height | 53.9 in | 51.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,198 lb. | 3,076 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.6 gal. | 16.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 36.3 in | 38.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.5 in | 51.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 53.4 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.7 in | 41.6 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.2 in | 31.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 52.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume | 9.5 ft3 | 4.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325Ci
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 17% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1350 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 14% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330Ci
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 17% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1450 | 88% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 12% |
Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Limited-slip rear differential | 300 | No |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 24% |
| Total Not Requested | 800 | 76% |
| Comfort Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1350 | 90% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 10% |
| PCM | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Off-road navigation system | 0 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| USB port | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 6% |
| Carrera S wheels | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Alloy wheels, optional design | 0 | No |
| 235/35ZR19 tires | 200 | No |
| 295/30ZR19 tires | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 100% |
Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera S
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Limited-slip rear differential | 300 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 45% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 55% |
| Comfort Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1350 | 90% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 10% |
| PCM | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Off-road navigation system | 0 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| USB port | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 6% |
Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa
| Comfort Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1350 | 90% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 10% |
| PCM | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Off-road navigation system | 0 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| USB port | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 6% |
Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa S
| Comfort Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1350 | 90% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 10% |
| PCM | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Off-road navigation system | 0 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| USB port | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 6% |
Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera GTS
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 150 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 50% |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Limited-slip rear differential | 300 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 45% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 55% |
| Power front seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| PCM | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Off-road navigation system | 0 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| USB port | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 40 | 6% |
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