| 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.
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BMW 3-Series vs. Porsche 911 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $70,725 BMW 3-Series M3 | ||||||
| Difference: $32,755 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | 3-Series | 911 | 911 | 911 | 911 | 911 |
| Trim | M3 | Carrera | Carrera S | Carrera GTS | Turbo | Turbo S |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Base Price | $58,900 | $84,300 | $98,900 | $114,200 | $151,100 | $182,700 |
| Premium Package | 2,500 | |||||
| Cold Weather Package | 750 | |||||
| Convenience Package | 2,900 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 710 | 710 | 710 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | 1,100 | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 1,000 | |||||
| Wood trim | 0 | 1,770 | 1,770 | 1,990 | 0 | |
| Sunroof | 0 | 1,990 | 1,990 | 1,990 | 1,990 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 250 | |||||
| App support | 250 | |||||
| Rear spoiler | 0 | |||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | |||||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | 1,320 | |||||
| Premium Package Plus | 2,330 | 2,330 | 4,470 | |||
| Adaptive sport seats plus | 3,825 | 3,825 | 1,145 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 2,980 | 890 | 890 | |||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 615 | 615 | 165 | 0 | 0 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 610 | 610 | 610 | |||
| Power-folding mirrors | 320 | 320 | 0 | 320 | 0 | |
| Satellite radio | 750 | 750 | 750 | |||
| Voice control for nav and audio | 595 | 595 | 595 | 595 | 595 | |
| HD radio | 370 | 370 | 370 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting | 510 | 510 | ||||
| Premium Package | 2,275 | |||||
| Cold Weather Package | 685 | |||||
| Convenience Package | 2,640 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | 1,000 | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 910 | |||||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Sunroof | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 230 | |||||
| App support | 230 | |||||
| Rear spoiler | 0 | |||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | |||||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | 0 | |||||
| Premium Package Plus | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Adaptive sport seats plus | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Power-folding mirrors | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Satellite radio | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Voice control for nav and audio | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| HD radio | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Options (change) | 9,650 | 18,185 | 14,775 | 10,550 | 4,560 | 3,095 |
| Options (change) | 8,790 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Destination | 875 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 |
| Gas Tax | 1,300 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $70,725 | $103,480 | $114,670 | $125,745 | $156,655 | $186,790 |
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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: $32,230 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $64,428 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | 3-Series | 911 | 911 | 911 | 911 | 911 |
| Trim | M3 | Carrera | Carrera S | Carrera GTS | Turbo | Turbo S |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Engine | 414hp V8 | 350hp H6 | 400hp H6 | 430hp H6 | 520hp H6 | 560hp H6 |
| Transmission | M6 | M7 | M7 | M7 | S7 | S7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 180, 8 | 235, 9 | 235, 9 | 235, 9 | 445, 12 | 445, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/40-18 | 235/40-19 | 245/35-20 | 245/35-20 | 245/35-20 | 245/35-20 |
| Total Price | $70,725 | $103,480 | $114,670 | $125,745 | $156,655 | $186,790 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -525 | -525 | -1,575 | -6,400 | -12,800 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $70,725 | $102,955 | $114,145 | $124,170 | $150,255 | $173,990 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $11,190 | $21,215 | $47,300 | $71,035 |
Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Porsche 911
| Model Year | 2011 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | 3-Series | 911 | 911 | 911 | 911 | 911 |
| Trim | M3 | Carrera | Carrera S | Carrera GTS | Turbo | Turbo S |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr 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 | ||||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| Automatic seat belt presenters, front row | $100 | |||||
| Ceramic brake rotors | $4000 | |||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | |||||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | $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 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Drivetrain | ||||||
| Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented) | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | |||||
| Rear-engine configuration | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Exterior | ||||||
| Active front spoiler | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Active rear spoiler | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | |||||
| Body kit (gray/black) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $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 | ||||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | |||||
| 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 | $250 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |||||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |||||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Boost gauge | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Compass | $0 | |||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | |||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | |||||
| Performance meter | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | |||||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | |||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Floor mats | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |||||
| Folding second row seats w/o opening to trunk | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| 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 | |||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | ||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Active stabilizer bars | $500 | |||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Rear wheel steering | $1500 | $1500 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Wheels, dark finish | $0 | |||||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $4,115 | $4,640 | $4,640 | $5,690 | $10,515 | $16,915 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $525 | $525 | $1,575 | $6,400 | $12,800 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -5 | -5 | -12 | -41 | -68 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Porsche 911
| Model Year | 2011 | 2015 |
| Model | 3-Series | 911 |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 96.5 in |
| Length | 181.1 in | 176.8 in |
| Width | 70.2 in | 71.2 in |
| Height | 54.1 in | 51.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,363 lb. | 3,043 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 16.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.8 in | 0.0 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 | 4.8 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 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| 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 |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1775 | 84% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 16% |
| 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% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Alarm | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1340 | 93% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 7% |
Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera
| Torque vectoring / active trace control | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Torque vectoring / active trace control | 100 | No |
| Limited-slip rear differential | 300 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 300 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 25% |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 750 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Satellite radio | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2000 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 25% |
| Adaptive sport seats plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 29% |
Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera S
| Satellite radio | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2000 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 25% |
| Adaptive sport seats plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 29% |
Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera GTS
| Satellite radio | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2000 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 20% |
Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Turbo
| Adaptive sport seats plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | 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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