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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: $67,520

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $28,870

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012201220122012201220122012
Model3-Series911911911911911911911
TrimM3CarreraCarrera STargaTarga SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $56,500 $79,000 $91,900 $93,500 $106,400 $103,100 $137,500 $160,700
Cold Weather Package 750              
Premium Package 1,900              
Technology Package 3,250              
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 710 710 710 710 710    
Sunroof 0              
Leather door panel trim 1,100              
Obstacle detection, rear 350 530 530 530 530 530 530 530
Wood trim 0 890 890 890 890   890 890
iPod integration 400              
Rear spoiler 0              
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595              
Sport Chrono Package Plus   960 960 960 960 960    
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
Heated front seats   525 525 525 525 525 525 525
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            
Adaptive dampers - electrical       2,090        
Cold Weather Package 685              
Premium Package 1,730              
Technology Package 2,960              
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 0 0 0 0 0    
Sunroof 0              
Leather door panel trim 1,000              
Obstacle detection, rear 320 451 451 451 451 0 451 0
Wood trim 0 757 757 757 757   757 0
iPod integration 365              
Rear spoiler 0              
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540              
Sport Chrono Package Plus   816 816 816 816 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
Heated front seats   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            
Adaptive dampers - electrical       0        
Options (change) 8,895 16,440 12,800 13,940 11,850 10,860 5,125 3,290
Options (change) 8,100 5,939 4,621 4,621 4,621 0 2,181 0
Destination 825 950 950 950 950 950 950 950
Gas Tax 1,300 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total Price $67,520 $96,390 $105,650 $108,390 $119,200 $114,910 $143,575 $164,940

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 3-Series M3
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche 911 Turbo S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $60,922
Model Year20082012201220122012201220122012
Model3-Series911911911911911911911
TrimM3CarreraCarrera STargaTarga SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine414hp V8345hp H6385hp H6345hp H6385hp H6408hp H6500hp H6530hp H6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6M6M6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10235, 9235, 9235, 9235, 9235, 9385, 13385, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18235/35-19235/35-19235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$67,520$96,390$105,650$108,390$119,200$114,910$143,575$164,940
Adjustments for Features-61000-2,000-2,000-200-2,425-8,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,910$96,390$105,650$106,390$117,200$114,710$141,150$156,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,260$10,000$20,810$18,320$44,760$59,775

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Porsche 911

Model Year20082012201220122012201220122012
Model3-Series911911911911911911911
TrimM3CarreraCarrera STargaTarga SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
7-speed automated manual       $1200
RWD$0$0$0  $0  
AWD   $1700$1700 $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250       
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100       
Ceramic brake rotors       $4000
Side curtain airbags$350       
Torque vectoring, brake-based       $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50       
Cargo mat$40       
Rear seat pass-through$100       
Second-row low console$100       
Ski sack$50       
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100       
Dual-zone climate control$125       
Rear air vents with manual controls$150       
Residual heat$50       
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15$15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)       $500
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     $500  
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       
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400$400$400$400  
Sunroof$900$900$900  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash       $325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
iPod integration$100       
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15$15$15
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       
Surround sound      $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200       
USB port $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge      $75$75
Chronometer $100$100$100$100$100 $100
Compass$0       
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25       
Power-folding mirrors$50       
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25       
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100       
Center armrest(s), second row$50       
Floor mats $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50       
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50       
Metal pedals $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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200 $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0  $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0       
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100$100$100 $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       $100
Total Value of Features$4,240$3,630$3,630$5,630$5,630$3,830$6,055$12,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$610$0$0$2,000$2,000$200$2,425$8,775
Value of Feature Adjustments-56400-103-93-2-53-51

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Porsche 911

Model Year20082012
Model3-Series911
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase108.7 in92.5 in
Length181.1 in175.6 in
Width70.2 in71.2 in
Height54.1 in51.6 in
Curb Weight3,352 lb.3,076 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in31.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume11.1 ft34.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested142585%
Total Not Requested25015%

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 differential300Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
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 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
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested62598%
Total Not Requested152%
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 differential300Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
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 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
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested62598%
Total Not Requested152%

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%
Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
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 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
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested62598%
Total Not Requested152%

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%
Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
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 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
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested62598%
Total Not Requested152%

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 differential300Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, 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
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested120086%
Total Not Requested20014%
PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested62598%
Total Not Requested152%

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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