| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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: $70,205 BMW 3-Series M3 | ||||||
| Difference: $24,455 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 |
| Model | 3-Series | 911 | 911 | 911 | 911 | 911 |
| Trim | M3 | Carrera | Carrera S | Targa | Targa S | Turbo |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Base Price | $58,900 | $77,800 | $88,800 | $92,100 | $103,100 | $132,800 |
| Premium Package | 2,500 | |||||
| Cold Weather Package | 750 | |||||
| Navigation system | 2,100 | 2,110 | 2,110 | 2,110 | 2,110 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 710 | 710 | 710 | 710 | |
| Sunroof | 0 | |||||
| Leather door panel trim | 1,100 | |||||
| iPod integration | 400 | 440 | 440 | 440 | 440 | 440 |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 1,000 | 1,990 | 1,990 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 380 | 530 | 530 | 530 | 530 | 530 |
| Wood trim | 0 | 890 | 890 | 890 | 890 | 890 |
| Rear spoiler | 0 | |||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | |||||
| Sport Chrono Package Plus | 960 | 960 | 960 | 960 | ||
| Adaptive Sports Seats | 3,055 | 3,055 | 3,055 | 3,055 | 1,145 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 420 | 420 | 420 | 420 | ||
| Traffic information | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Satellite radio | 750 | 750 | 750 | 750 | 750 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 595 | 595 | 595 | 595 | 595 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 695 | 695 | 695 | 695 | 695 | |
| Heated front seats | 510 | 510 | 510 | 510 | 510 | |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 615 | 615 | 615 | 615 | 0 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | 690 | 690 | 690 | 690 | 690 | |
| Limited-slip rear differential | 950 | 950 | ||||
| Premium Package | 2,275 | |||||
| Cold Weather Package | 685 | |||||
| Navigation system | 1,910 | 1,794 | 1,794 | 1,794 | 1,794 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Sunroof | 0 | |||||
| Leather door panel trim | 1,000 | |||||
| iPod integration | 365 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 910 | 1,692 | 1,692 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 345 | 451 | 451 | 451 | 451 | 451 |
| Wood trim | 0 | 757 | 757 | 757 | 757 | 757 |
| Rear spoiler | 0 | |||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | |||||
| Sport Chrono Package Plus | 816 | 816 | 816 | 816 | ||
| Adaptive Sports Seats | 2,597 | 2,597 | 2,597 | 2,597 | 973 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Traffic information | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Satellite radio | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Heated front seats | 0 | 0 | 0 | 425 | 0 | |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Limited-slip rear differential | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Options (change) | 9,130 | 15,910 | 13,920 | 14,960 | 12,970 | 6,245 |
| Options (change) | 8,310 | 8,107 | 6,415 | 8,107 | 6,840 | 2,181 |
| Destination | 875 | 950 | 950 | 950 | 950 | 950 |
| Gas Tax | 1,300 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $70,205 | $94,660 | $103,670 | $108,010 | $117,020 | $139,995 |
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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 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,930 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $61,359 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 |
| Model | 3-Series | 911 | 911 | 911 | 911 | 911 |
| Trim | M3 | Carrera | Carrera S | Targa | Targa S | Turbo |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Engine | 414hp V8 | 345hp H6 | 385hp H6 | 345hp H6 | 385hp H6 | 500hp H6 |
| Transmission | M6 | M6 | M6 | M6 | M6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 180, 8 | 235, 9 | 235, 9 | 235, 9 | 235, 9 | 385, 13 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/40-18 | 235/40-18 | 235/35-19 | 235/40-18 | 235/35-19 | 235/35-19 |
| Total Price | $70,205 | $94,660 | $103,670 | $108,010 | $117,020 | $139,995 |
| Adjustments for Features | -475 | 0 | 0 | -2,000 | -2,000 | -2,425 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $69,730 | $94,660 | $103,670 | $106,010 | $115,020 | $137,570 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $9,010 | $11,350 | $20,360 | $42,910 |
Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Porsche 911
| Model Year | 2011 | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 |
| Model | 3-Series | 911 | 911 | 911 | 911 | 911 |
| Trim | M3 | Carrera | Carrera S | Targa | Targa S | Turbo |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 |
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |||
| Accessories | ||||||
| Remote app | $25 | |||||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | |||||
| Automatic seat belt presenters, front row | $100 | |||||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | |||||
| Rear-engine configuration | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Exterior | ||||||
| Larger rear spoiler | $200 | |||||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |||||
| Retractable rear spoiler | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | ||
| Sport rocker panels (optional) | $0 | |||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |||||
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| HD radio | $50 | |||||
| Off-road navigation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | |||||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |||||
| Surround sound | $250 | |||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |||||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Boost gauge | $75 | |||||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Compass | $0 | |||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| 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 | |||||
| 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 | |
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | $650 | $650 | $650 | $650 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | |||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $3,690 | $3,215 | $3,215 | $5,215 | $5,215 | $5,640 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $475 | $0 | $0 | $2,000 | $2,000 | $2,425 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -439 | 0 | 0 | -168 | -133 | -54 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Porsche 911
| Model Year | 2011 | 2010 |
| Model | 3-Series | 911 |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 92.5 in |
| Length | 181.1 in | 175.6 in |
| Width | 70.2 in | 71.2 in |
| Height | 54.1 in | 51.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,363 lb. | 3,076 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 16.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.4 in | 38.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.3 in | 51.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 53.4 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.8 in | 41.6 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.8 in | 31.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 51.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume | 11.1 ft3 | 4.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 450 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | 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 |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1700 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 425 | 20% |
| 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% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 740 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 300 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| iPod integration | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Aux input | 50 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 165 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Off-road navigation system | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Sport Chrono Package Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Chronometer | 100 | No |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | Yes |
| Launch control | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 50% |
| Adaptive Sports Seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| 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 |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 87% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 13% |
Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera S
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 300 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| iPod integration | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Aux input | 50 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 165 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Off-road navigation system | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Sport Chrono Package Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Chronometer | 100 | No |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | Yes |
| Launch control | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 50% |
| Adaptive Sports Seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| 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 |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 87% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 13% |
Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 300 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| iPod integration | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Aux input | 50 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 165 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Off-road navigation system | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Sport Chrono Package Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Chronometer | 100 | No |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | Yes |
| Launch control | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 50% |
| Adaptive Sports Seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| 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 |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 87% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 13% |
Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa S
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 300 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| iPod integration | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Aux input | 50 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 165 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Off-road navigation system | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Sport Chrono Package Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Chronometer | 100 | No |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | Yes |
| Launch control | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 50% |
| Adaptive Sports Seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| 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 |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 87% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 13% |
Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Turbo
| iPod integration | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Aux input | 50 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 165 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Adaptive Sports Seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 300 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 40% |
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