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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: $70,475

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $33,170

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120132013
Model3-Series911911
TrimM3CarreraCarrera S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $58,900 $84,300 $98,900
Premium Package 2,500    
Cold Weather Package 750    
Convenience Package 2,900    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 710 710
Leather door panel trim 1,100    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000    
App support 250 210 210
Wood trim 0 1,770 1,770
Sunroof 0 1,990 1,990
Rear spoiler 0    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350    
Adaptive sport seats plus   3,825 3,825
Premium Package Plus   2,330 2,330
Satellite radio   750 750
Torque vectoring, brake-based   1,320  
Power-folding mirrors   320 320
HD radio   370 370
Voice control for nav and audio   595 595
Obstacle detection, rear   610 610
Audio controls on steering wheel   615 615
Sport suspension (upgrade)   2,980 890
Premium Package 2,275    
Cold Weather Package 685    
Convenience Package 2,640    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 0 0
Leather door panel trim 1,000    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910    
App support 230 0 0
Wood trim 0 0 0
Sunroof 0 0 0
Rear spoiler 0    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320    
Adaptive sport seats plus   0 0
Premium Package Plus   0 0
Satellite radio   0 0
Torque vectoring, brake-based   0  
Power-folding mirrors   0 0
HD radio   0 0
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0
Obstacle detection, rear   0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel   0 0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0 0
Options (change) 9,400 18,395 14,985
Options (change) 8,560 0 0
Destination 875 950 950
Gas Tax 1,300 0 0
Total Price $70,475 $103,645 $114,835

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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 Carrera
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $64,181
Model Year201120132013
Model3-Series911911
TrimM3CarreraCarrera S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine414hp V8350hp H6400hp H6
TransmissionM6M7M7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8235, 9235, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18235/40-19245/35-20
Total Price$70,475$103,645$114,835
Adjustments for Features0-675-675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,475$102,970$114,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,190

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Porsche 911

Model Year201120132013
Model3-Series911911
TrimM3CarreraCarrera S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed manual $300$300
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$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 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Residual heat $50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Engine / Motor 
Rear-engine configuration $0$0
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200  
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0  
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
iPod integration$100  
Off-road navigation system $0$0
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Floor mats $75$75
Folding second row seats$300  
Folding second row seats w/o opening to trunk $75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Metal pedals $75$75
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Total Value of Features$2,590$3,265$3,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$675$675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6-6

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Porsche 911

Model Year20112013
Model3-Series911
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase108.7 in96.5 in
Length181.1 in176.8 in
Width70.2 in71.2 in
Height54.1 in51.3 in
Curb Weight3,363 lb.3,043 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume11.1 ft34.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

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 mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested177584%
Total Not Requested35016%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested134093%
Total Not Requested1007%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera

Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Torque vectoring / active trace control
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Sport suspension (upgrade)
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested120071%
Total Not Requested50029%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested195076%
Total Not Requested60024%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera S

Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested120071%
Total Not Requested50029%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested195076%
Total Not Requested60024%

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