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BMW 4-Series vs. Porsche 911 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 4-Series vs. Porsche 911 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $50,125

BMW 4-Series 428i   
Difference: $45,985

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142012201220122012201220122012
Model4-Series4-Series911911911911911911911
Trim428i435iCarreraCarrera STargaTarga SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $40,500 $46,000 $79,000 $91,900 $93,500 $106,400 $103,100 $137,500 $160,700
Cold Weather Package 700 700              
Sport Line 2,100 1,700              
Navigation system 2,150 2,150              
Premium Package 2,200 2,200              
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 710 710 710 710 710    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 1,000     2,090        
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 steering wheel     250 250 250 250 250 250 250
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  
Wood trim     890 890 890 890   890 890
Sport suspension (upgrade)     3,040 950     950    
Carrera S wheels     1,550            
Cold Weather Package 635 635              
Sport Line 1,910 1,545              
Navigation system 1,955 1,955              
Premium Package 2,000 2,000              
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 0 0 0 0 0    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910 910     0        
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 steering wheel     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  
Wood trim     757 757 757 757   757 0
Sport suspension (upgrade)     0 0     0    
Carrera S wheels     1,318            
Options (change) 8,700 8,300 16,160 12,520 13,660 11,570 10,580 4,845 3,010
Options (change) 7,910 7,545 5,488 4,170 4,170 4,170 0 1,730 0
Destination 925 925 950 950 950 950 950 950 950
Total Price $50,125 $55,225 $96,110 $105,370 $108,110 $118,920 $114,630 $143,295 $164,660

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 4-Series vs. Porsche 911

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 4-Series 428i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche 911 Turbo S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $47,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,705
Model Year201420142012201220122012201220122012
Model4-Series4-Series911911911911911911911
Trim428i435iCarreraCarrera STargaTarga SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine240hp I4300hp I6345hp H6385hp H6345hp H6385hp H6408hp H6500hp H6530hp H6
TransmissionT8M6M6M6M6M6M6M6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9235, 9235, 9235, 9235, 9235, 9385, 13385, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18235/35-19235/35-19235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$50,125$55,225$96,110$105,370$108,110$118,920$114,630$143,295$164,660
Adjustments for Features-1,810-66000-2,000-2,000-200-2,425-8,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,315$54,565$96,110$105,370$106,110$116,920$114,430$140,870$155,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,250$0$9,260$10,000$20,810$18,320$44,760$59,775

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Features Comparison: BMW 4-Series vs. Porsche 911

Model Year201420142012201220122012201220122012
Model4-Series4-Series911911911911911911911
Trim428i435iCarreraCarrera STargaTarga SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300        
6-speed manual $150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
7-speed automated manual        $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0  $0  
AWD    $1700$1700 $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250       
Remote app$25$25       
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0       
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100$100       
Ceramic brake rotors        $4000
Knee airbag, driver$75$75       
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75       
Side curtain airbags$350$350       
Tires, run-flat$150$150       
Torque vectoring, brake-based        $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50       
Rear seat pass-through$100$100       
Second-row low console$100$100       
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100       
Dual-zone climate control$125$125       
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150       
Residual heat$50$50       
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15$15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)        $500
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300$300$300$300$300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150       
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable      $500  
Rear-engine configuration  $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Regenerative braking$0$0       
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0       
Body kit      $0  
Larger rear spoiler       $200$200
Panoramic sunroof    $1200$1200   
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400$400$400$400  
Sunroof$900$900$900$900  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0       
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25       
CD changer, in-dash        $325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0       
Handwriting recognition$200$200       
HD radio$50$50       
In-vehicle Internet$150$150       
Off-road navigation system  $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
S Voice support$0$0       
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250       
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0       
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25       
Surround sound       $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200       
Text dictation$50$50       
Traffic + travel information$25$25       
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0       
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge       $75$75
Chronometer  $100$100$100$100$100 $100
Compass$0$0       
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25       
Power-folding mirrors$50$50       
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25       
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50       
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50       
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$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$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0  $0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100$100$100$100 $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls        $100
Total Value of Features$5,900$4,750$4,090$4,090$6,090$6,090$4,290$6,515$12,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,810$660$0$0$2,000$2,000$200$2,425$8,775
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,671-60900-95-86-2-45-51

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 4-Series vs. Porsche 911

Model Year20142012
Model4-Series911
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.6 in92.5 in
Length182.6 in175.6 in
Width71.9 in71.2 in
Height54.2 in51.6 in
Curb Weight3,471 lb.3,076 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in31.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume15.7 ft34.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 428i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65057%
Total Not Requested50043%
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested120071%
Total Not Requested50029%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 435i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65057%
Total Not Requested50043%
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested120071%
Total Not Requested50029%

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 differential300No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Total Requested75071%
Total Not Requested30029%
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 player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested640100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 differential300No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%
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 player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested640100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested640100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested640100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 differential300No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%
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 player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested640100%
Total Not Requested00%

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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