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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: $49,425

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $41,940

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142014201420092009200920092009
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series911911911911911
Trim328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3CarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $37,300 $38,600 $43,400 $49,900 $75,600 $86,200 $89,500 $100,100 $128,700
Steering-linked headlights 900 900     690 690 690 690  
Sport Line 2,500 2,500 1,700 1,700          
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,110 2,110 2,110 2,110  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500 500 500 500          
Premium Package 3,100 3,100 2,200 2,200          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 710 710 710 710  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,990   1,990    
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500
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  
iPod integration         440 440 440 440 440
Traffic information         0 0 0 0 0
Satellite radio         750 750 750 750 750
Floor mats         140 140 140 140 140
Voice control for nav and audio         595 595 595 595 595
Bluetooth cell phone link         695 695 695 695 695
Audio controls on steering wheel         870 870 870 870 870
Wood trim         890 890 890 890 890
Steering-linked headlights 820 820     0 0 0 0  
Sport Line 2,275 2,275 1,545 1,545          
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,794 1,794 1,794 1,794  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475 475 475 475          
Premium Package 2,820 2,820 2,000 2,000          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500 0 0 0 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910 910 910 910 1,692   1,692    
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455 425 425 425 425 425
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  
iPod integration         0 0 0 0 0
Traffic information         0 0 0 0 0
Satellite radio         0 0 0 0 0
Floor mats         119 119 119 119 119
Voice control for nav and audio         0 0 0 0 0
Bluetooth cell phone link         0 0 0 0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel         0 0 0 0 0
Wood trim         757 757 757 757 757
Options (change) 11,200 11,200 8,600 8,600 14,815 12,825 14,815 12,825 6,025
Options (change) 10,210 10,210 7,840 7,840 8,200 6,508 8,200 6,508 2,274
Destination 925 925 925 925 950 950 950 950 950
Total Price $49,425 $50,725 $52,925 $59,425 $91,365 $99,975 $105,265 $113,875 $135,675

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 3-Series 328d
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche 911 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $42,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,668
Model Year201420142014201420092009200920092009
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series911911911911911
Trim328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3CarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6335hp I6 H345hp H6385hp H6345hp H6385hp H6480hp H6
TransmissionM6T8M6T8M6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9235, 9235, 9235, 9235, 9385, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18235/40-18235/35-19235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$49,425$50,725$52,925$59,425$91,365$99,975$105,265$113,875$135,675
Adjustments for Features-710-2,160-1,010-2,18500-2,300-2,300-2,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,715$48,565$51,915$57,240$91,365$99,975$102,965$111,575$133,100
Cost Above Minimum$150$0$3,350$8,675$0$8,610$11,600$20,210$41,735

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Porsche 911

Model Year201420142014201420092009200920092009
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series911911911911911
Trim328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3CarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150 $150$150$150$150$150
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 $1300     
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0   
AWD      $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100     
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200     
Proximity key$250$250$250$250     
Remote app$25$25$25$25     
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0     
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75     
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75     
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350     
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150     
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50     
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100     
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125     
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150     
Residual heat$50$50$50$50     
Water-repellent front-door glass    $15$15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential      $300$300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150     
Rear-engine configuration    $0$0$0$0$0
Regenerative braking$0$0$0      
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0$0$0     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25$25$25$25$25
Larger rear spoiler        $200
Panoramic sunroof      $1200$1200 
Retractable rear spoiler    $400$400$400$400 
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900$900  $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0     
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25     
DVD-Audio-compatible player    $0$0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0     
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200     
HD radio$50$50$50$50     
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150     
iPod integration    $100$100$100$100$100
Off-road navigation system    $0$0$0$0$0
S Voice support$0$0$0$0     
Satellite radio    $200$200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250     
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0     
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25     
Surround sound        $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200     
Text dictation$50$50$50$50     
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25     
Traffic information    $25$25$25$25$25
USB port$25$25$25$25     
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge        $75
Chronometer    $100$100$100$100 
Compass$0$0$0$0     
Fog light, rear    $100$100$100$100$100
Headlight washers    $50$50$50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25     
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25     
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50     
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50     
Leather door panel trim    $250$250$250$250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50     
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$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
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0      
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100     
Total Value of Features$4,700$6,150$5,000$6,175$3,990$3,990$6,290$6,290$6,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$710$2,160$1,010$2,185$0$0$2,300$2,300$2,575
Value of Feature Adjustments-655-1,994-933-2,01700-200-151-61

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Porsche 911

Model Year20142009
Model3-Series911
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.6 in92.5 in
Length182.5 in175.6 in
Width71.3 in71.2 in
Height56.3 in51.6 in
Curb Weight3,411 lb.3,076 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in31.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft34.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40035%
Total Not Requested75065%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71563%
Total Not Requested42537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested210078%
Total Not Requested60022%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40035%
Total Not Requested75065%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71563%
Total Not Requested42537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested210078%
Total Not Requested60022%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40035%
Total Not Requested75065%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71563%
Total Not Requested42537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40035%
Total Not Requested75065%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71563%
Total Not Requested42537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested165100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
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 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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera S

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested165100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
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 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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested165100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
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 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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa S

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested165100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
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 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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Turbo

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested165100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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