BMW 7-Series vs. Porsche 911 Feature Comparison

Model Year	2008	2008	2016	2016	2016	2016	2016	2016	2016	2016	2016	2016
Model	7-Series	7-Series	911	911	911	911	911	911	911	911	911	911
Trim	750Li	760Li	Carrera	Targa	Carrera S	Targa S	Carrera GTS	Targa GTS	GT3	GT3 RS	Turbo	Turbo S
Engines (hide)
4.8L V8 DOHC-4v 360 hp@6300 360 lb-ft@3400
6.0L V12 DOHC-4v 438 hp@6000 444 lb-ft@3950
3.4L H6 DOHC-4v 350 hp@7400 287 lb-ft@5600
3.8L H6 DOHC-4v 400 hp@7400 325 lb-ft@5600
3.8L H6 DOHC-4v 430 hp@7500 325 lb-ft@5750
4.0L H6 DOHC-4v 502 hp@8400 346 lb-ft@6100
4.0L H6 DOHC-4v 518 hp@8500 342 lb-ft@6300
turbocharged 3.7L H6 DOHC-4v 572 hp@6500 553 lb-ft@2250
turbocharged 3.7L H6 DOHC-4v 640 hp@6750 590 lb-ft@2500
Transmissions (hide)
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
7-speed manual
7-speed automated manual
Drivetrains (hide)
RWD
AWD
Tires (hide)
245/50VR18 tires
245/45WR19 tires
275/35ZR20 tires
245/40ZR20 tires
275/40WR19 tires
235/40ZR19 tires
285/35ZR19 tires
245/35YR20 tires
245/35ZR20 tires
305/30YR20 tires
295/30ZR20 tires
235/40YR19 tires
295/35YR19 tires
325/30YR21 tires
265/35YR20 tires
Audio Systems (hide)
Unbranded, 200W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)
Harman/Kardon, 420W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)
Unbranded, 235W, 9 speakers
Burmester, 821W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)
Bose, 555W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)
Unbranded, 50W, 4 speakers
Accessories (hide)
Adaptive cruise controlAutomatically maintains set distance behind preceding vehicle as well as set speed. Minimum speed around 30 mph. Replaces regular cruise control, and includes its value.   [?]
Automatically maintains set distance behind preceding vehicle as well as set speed. Minimum speed around 30 mph. Replaces regular cruise control, and includes its value.
Adaptive cruise control, all-speedAutomatically maintains set distance behind preceding vehicle as well as set speed. Can bring vehicle to a complete stop then accelerate back up to set speed. Replaces regular adaptive cruise control, and includes its value.   [?]
Automatically maintains set distance behind preceding vehicle as well as set speed. Can bring vehicle to a complete stop then accelerate back up to set speed. Replaces regular adaptive cruise control, and includes its value.
Cruise control
First-aid kit
Heated steering wheel
Integrated hands-free telephone
Power door closersPulls door tight after latch is engaged. Door can be shut with very little effort.   [?]
Pulls door tight after latch is engaged. Door can be shut with very little effort.
Power front side windowsOften must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available.   [?]
Often must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available.
Power locks
Power rear side windows
Power trunk closerDecklid can be opened and closed using buttons inside the vehicle and on the keyfob.   [?]
Decklid can be opened and closed using buttons inside the vehicle and on the keyfob.
Proximity keyEnter and start the vehicle without removing the key from your pocket.   [?]
Enter and start the vehicle without removing the key from your pocket.
Remote keyless entryUnlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob.   [?]
Unlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob.
Remote window/roof operationOperate the power windows, sunroof, and/or convertible roof using buttons on the keyfob.   [?]
Operate the power windows, sunroof, and/or convertible roof using buttons on the keyfob.
Sunshade, rear, powerGreatly reduces the amount of sunlight entering the rear window. Includes the value of manual rear shade.   [?]
Greatly reduces the amount of sunlight entering the rear window. Includes the value of manual rear shade.
Sunshades, second row, powerGreatly reduce the amount of sunlight entering the rear side windows. Retract into rear doors. Includes value of manual shades.   [?]
Greatly reduce the amount of sunlight entering the rear side windows. Retract into rear doors. Includes value of manual shades.
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power
Tool kit
Universal garage door openerHomelink.   [?]
Homelink.
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety (hide)
4-wheel disc brakesRear disc brakes.   [?]
Rear disc brakes.
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seatsIf active, automatically move forward when the vehicle is rear-ended. Note: becoming less common.   [?]
If active, automatically move forward when the vehicle is rear-ended. Note: becoming less common.
AlarmOnly listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars.   [?]
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars.
Antilock brakes (ABS)Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time.   [?]
Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time.
Automatic braking, high-speed or partialIf collision detection system senses imminent collision, applies moderate braking.   [?]
If collision detection system senses imminent collision, applies moderate braking.
Brake assistWhen a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes.   [?]
When a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes.
Ceramic brake rotorsCeramic composite brake rotors.   [?]
Ceramic composite brake rotors.
Fire extinguisher
Forward collision warningAlerts driver when approaching the preceding car too quickly.   [?]
Alerts driver when approaching the preceding car too quickly.
Front airbagsMandatory, in all cars.   [?]
Mandatory, in all cars.
Full-size spare tire
Hill start assistApplies the brakes to hold the vehicle in place on an incline. Incomplete data, so only displayed when pricing a single vehicle.   [?]
Applies the brakes to hold the vehicle in place on an incline. Incomplete data, so only displayed when pricing a single vehicle.
Knee airbag, driver
Knee airbag, passenger
Night visionCreates infrared-based image of the road ahead.   [?]
Creates infrared-based image of the road ahead.
Obstacle detection, frontBeeps signal distance to object in front of vehicle. Parking aid.   [?]
Beeps signal distance to object in front of vehicle. Parking aid.
Obstacle detection, rearBeeps signal distance to object behind vehicle. Parking aid.   [?]
Beeps signal distance to object behind vehicle. Parking aid.
Performance braking system (optional)Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.   [?]
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation systemPrepares brakes (and sometimes also seat belts) for use when radar detects an imminent collision. Might also move seats and close windows. Early Lexus system used laser. Since automatic braking became common it has been unclear which models have this feat   [?]
Prepares brakes (and sometimes also seat belts) for use when radar detects an imminent collision. Might also move seats and close windows. Early Lexus system used laser. Since automatic braking became common it has been unclear which models have this feat
Rear side airbagsTorso-level second row airbags, usually contained in the rear door. Some also protect the head, but not as well as side curtain airbags.   [?]
Torso-level second row airbags, usually contained in the rear door. Some also protect the head, but not as well as side curtain airbags.
Rearview cameraRearview camera connected to display screen on the instrument panel. Often requires navigation system.   [?]
Rearview camera connected to display screen on the instrument panel. Often requires navigation system.
Side curtain airbagsAirbags contained just above the window level. Except in cars without a rear seat usually cover first and second row.   [?]
Airbags contained just above the window level. Except in cars without a rear seat usually cover first and second row.
Stability controlSelectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning).   [?]
Selectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning).
Tire-pressure monitorTwo types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire.   [?]
Two types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire.
Torque vectoring, brake-basedUses the brakes to channel torque to the outside wheels and counteract understeer. Similar to stability control, but proactive, and acting to improve cornering performance rather than prevent loss of control.   [?]
Uses the brakes to channel torque to the outside wheels and counteract understeer. Similar to stability control, but proactive, and acting to improve cornering performance rather than prevent loss of control.
Traction controlWhen a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction.   [?]
When a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction.
Upgraded stability controlAdditional features for stability control, such as performance calibration.   [?]
Additional features for stability control, such as performance calibration.
Cargo Management (hide)
Air-conditioned storage compartment
Console with shifter
Console without shifter
Rear seat pass-throughUsually concealed behind a stowed armrest. Enables long items like skis to be carried without folding the rear seat.   [?]
Usually concealed behind a stowed armrest. Enables long items like skis to be carried without folding the rear seat.
Refrigerated storage compartment
Roof rackIncludes side rails and crossbars.   [?]
Includes side rails and crossbars.
Ski sackSack attached to rear seat pass-through. Keeps dirty skis from messing up the interior.   [?]
Sack attached to rear seat pass-through. Keeps dirty skis from messing up the interior.
Climate Control (hide)
Air conditioning
Automatic air recirculationAutomatically recirculates interior air when pollution is detected in outside air.   [?]
Automatically recirculates interior air when pollution is detected in outside air.
Automatic climate control, frontMaintains set temperature in front row. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value.   [?]
Maintains set temperature in front row. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value.
Dual-zone climate controlTemperature can be separately set for left and right sides of the passenger compartment. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value.   [?]
Temperature can be separately set for left and right sides of the passenger compartment. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value.
Heated windshield washer nozzles
Interior air filterFilters exterior air before it enters the passenger compartment. No default value because most cars have them, even in cases where they're not in the official list of features.   [?]
Filters exterior air before it enters the passenger compartment. No default value because most cars have them, even in cases where they're not in the official list of features.
Rain-sensing wipersWipers automatically turn on and adjust their speed based on input from a rain sensor.   [?]
Wipers automatically turn on and adjust their speed based on input from a rain sensor.
Rear air vents with automatic controlsMaintains set temperature in rear passenger area by providing heated or cooled air through vents in the center console, B-pillars, and/or ceiling. Replaces and includes value of rear air vents with manual controls.   [?]
Maintains set temperature in rear passenger area by providing heated or cooled air through vents in the center console, B-pillars, and/or ceiling. Replaces and includes value of rear air vents with manual controls.
Rear air vents with manual controlsFan speed and/or temperature can be manually set for vents in the center console, B-pillars, and/or ceiling. Includes value of rear vents.   [?]
Fan speed and/or temperature can be manually set for vents in the center console, B-pillars, and/or ceiling. Includes value of rear vents.
Rear defrost
Rear dual-zone climate controlRequires and does not include the value of rear air vents.   [?]
Requires and does not include the value of rear air vents.
Rear heat ductsDucts under front seats direct heated air to the second row.   [?]
Ducts under front seats direct heated air to the second row.
Rear wiper
Residual heatProvides heat for an extended period of time after the engine has been cut off.   [?]
Provides heat for an extended period of time after the engine has been cut off.
Variable intermittent wipersTime between wipes can be precisely adjusted.   [?]
Time between wipes can be precisely adjusted.
Water-repellent front-door glassMakes rain bead up and roll off the windows.   [?]
Makes rain bead up and roll off the windows.
Wiper de-icerHeating elements defrost area where front wipers rest.   [?]
Heating elements defrost area where front wipers rest.
Drivetrain (hide)
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)Can vary engine mount stiffness to maximize performance or comfort.   [?]
Can vary engine mount stiffness to maximize performance or comfort.
Limited-slip rear differentialWhen one rear wheel spins, the differential locks up, sending power to the wheel with better traction.   [?]
When one rear wheel spins, the differential locks up, sending power to the wheel with better traction.
Engine / Motor (hide)
Automatic start / stopAutomatically cuts off the engine when the vehicle is stopped and restarts it when the driver lifts off the brake pedal. Not listed for hybrids, where it is generally part of the powertrain system.   [?]
Automatically cuts off the engine when the vehicle is stopped and restarts it when the driver lifts off the brake pedal. Not listed for hybrids, where it is generally part of the powertrain system.
Dry-sump oil system (optional)Prevents oil starvation in extremely hard cornering.   [?]
Prevents oil starvation in extremely hard cornering.
Dual-mode exhaust, switchableValves open in the exhaust at high rpm and/or during brisk acceleration, for power boost and/or richer sound. Valves can also be opened with a switch.   [?]
Valves open in the exhaust at high rpm and/or during brisk acceleration, for power boost and/or richer sound. Valves can also be opened with a switch.
Low-mass battery (optional)
Rear-engine configurationThe engine is located behind the rear axle.   [?]
The engine is located behind the rear axle.
Regenerative brakingSmart alternator recharges battery only while braking, to improve fuel economy.   [?]
Smart alternator recharges battery only while braking, to improve fuel economy.
Sport exhaustChanges sound of exhaust and/or appearance of the tips. In some cases might slightly improve performance.   [?]
Changes sound of exhaust and/or appearance of the tips. In some cases might slightly improve performance.
Exterior (hide)
Active front spoilerFront spoiler can retract to increase clearance or extend to reduce lift.   [?]
Front spoiler can retract to increase clearance or extend to reduce lift.
Active rear spoilerAdditional spoiler feature (value on top of spoiler type). Rear spoiler can lower to reduce drag or rise up and/or tilt to increase downforce.   [?]
Additional spoiler feature (value on top of spoiler type). Rear spoiler can lower to reduce drag or rise up and/or tilt to increase downforce.
Black exterior trim (optional)
Body kitSide skirts and possibly a front air dam and rear apron.   [?]
Side skirts and possibly a front air dam and rear apron.
Body kit (gray/black)Side skirts and possibly a front air dam and rear apron. Not body color.   [?]
Side skirts and possibly a front air dam and rear apron. Not body color.
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust.   [?]
Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust.
Carbon fiber body panels
Front splitter spoilerSpoiler mounted beneath the nose of the car, to increase downforce.   [?]
Spoiler mounted beneath the nose of the car, to increase downforce.
Larger rear spoilerOnly listed if a second, smaller spoiler is also standard or optional. No additional value because no way to compare across models.   [?]
Only listed if a second, smaller spoiler is also standard or optional. No additional value because no way to compare across models.
Metallic paint (extra cost)
Paint, special
Painted brake calipers (optional)
Power retractable roof sectionSpans width of car, providing much of the effect of a convertible.   [?]
Spans width of car, providing much of the effect of a convertible.
Retractable rear spoilerSpoiler extends automatically at high speeds. Otherwise flush with body. Can be manually extended and retracted.   [?]
Spoiler extends automatically at high speeds. Otherwise flush with body. Can be manually extended and retracted.
Sport front fascia (optional)Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.   [?]
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.   [?]
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.
Sunroof
Sunroof, opaqueLets no light in when closed.   [?]
Lets no light in when closed.
Tall rear wing-type spoilerLarge spoiler stands well above the trunk or hatch.   [?]
Large spoiler stands well above the trunk or hatch.
Gas Guzzler Tax (hide)
1000
1700
Infotainment (hide)
App supportTouchscreen and/or voice control over apps that can include online search, Facebook, Twitter, Pandora, OpenTable, and MovieTickets.com. Requires connected compatible phone. Fees may apply after first three years.    [?]
Touchscreen and/or voice control over apps that can include online search, Facebook, Twitter, Pandora, OpenTable, and MovieTickets.com. Requires connected compatible phone. Fees may apply after first three years.
Audio controls on steering wheel
Aux inputJack for an iPod or similar device. No value because of incomplete data. Will soon be standard on nearly every car.   [?]
Jack for an iPod or similar device. No value because of incomplete data. Will soon be standard on nearly every car.
Bluetooth audio streamingUses Bluetooth rather than a cable to integrate audio device. Requires compatible audio device and/or phone.   [?]
Uses Bluetooth rather than a cable to integrate audio device. Requires compatible audio device and/or phone.
Bluetooth cell phone linkEnables hands-free communication by wirelessly connecting a cell phone to a microphone and the vehicle's stereo speakers.   [?]
Enables hands-free communication by wirelessly connecting a cell phone to a microphone and the vehicle's stereo speakers.
CD changer, in-dashIncludes CD player.   [?]
Includes CD player.
CD player
DVD changer for entertainment systemRequires and in addition to entertainment system.   [?]
Requires and in addition to entertainment system.
DVD-Audio-compatible playerAudio system capable of playing DVD-Audio discs.   [?]
Audio system capable of playing DVD-Audio discs.
Entertainment system, console-mountedA DVD player and screen mounted at the rear of the center console. Often includes a pair of wireless headphones.   [?]
A DVD player and screen mounted at the rear of the center console. Often includes a pair of wireless headphones.
HD radioHigh-definition radio, which broadcasts a digital signal. Free, no subscription fees.   [?]
High-definition radio, which broadcasts a digital signal. Free, no subscription fees.
Media driveBuilt-in drive with at least 10 GB of storage for MP3 and other audio files.   [?]
Built-in drive with at least 10 GB of storage for MP3 and other audio files.
MP3-compatible playerAudio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files.   [?]
Audio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files.
Navigation systemScreen-based navigation system.   [?]
Screen-based navigation system.
Off-road navigation systemEnables navigation even without roads. Requires and does not include the value of a navigation system.   [?]
Enables navigation even without roads. Requires and does not include the value of a navigation system.
Rear seat audio controlsAudio controls for rear seat passengers, usually to control output through headphone jacks.   [?]
Audio controls for rear seat passengers, usually to control output through headphone jacks.
Satellite radioXM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply.   [?]
XM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply.
Satellite radio - one year subscriptionXM or Sirius with one-year subscription.   [?]
XM or Sirius with one-year subscription.
Surround sound
Telematics service, such as OnStarIn-vehicle security, communications, and diagnostics system. For 2011 and newer cars often includes a remote app. Monthly fee after the first 1-12 months.   [?]
In-vehicle security, communications, and diagnostics system. For 2011 and newer cars often includes a remote app. Monthly fee after the first 1-12 months.
Traffic + travel informationInformation about traffic plus weather, gas prices, sports news, and/or movie times. Monthly fee after first 3-12 months.   [?]
Information about traffic plus weather, gas prices, sports news, and/or movie times. Monthly fee after first 3-12 months.
Traffic informationInformation about traffic conditions. Monthly fee after first 3-12 months.   [?]
Information about traffic conditions. Monthly fee after first 3-12 months.
USB portOften permits an iPod or phone to be integrated into the vehicle's entertainment system and controls.   [?]
Often permits an iPod or phone to be integrated into the vehicle's entertainment system and controls.
Voice control for nav and audioSometimes also includes voice control over climate control system.   [?]
Sometimes also includes voice control over climate control system.
Voice recorder
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors (hide)
Auto-dimming driver-side mirrorDriver-side exterior mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle.   [?]
Driver-side exterior mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle.
Auto-dimming headlightsHigh beams automatically turned on and off.   [?]
High beams automatically turned on and off.
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirrorPassenger-side rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle.   [?]
Passenger-side rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle.
Auto-dimming rearview mirrorInterior rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle.   [?]
Interior rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle.
Automatic headlightsHeadlights automatically turn on and off. Includes value of automatic-off headlights.   [?]
Headlights automatically turn on and off. Includes value of automatic-off headlights.
Boost gaugeReports the amount of boost being provided by the supercharger or turbocharger.   [?]
Reports the amount of boost being provided by the supercharger or turbocharger.
ChronometerStopwatch, lap timer. Usually includes an analog clock.   [?]
Stopwatch, lap timer. Usually includes an analog clock.
CompassWe haven't given this feature a value because it's hard to tell which cars have it.   [?]
We haven't given this feature a value because it's hard to tell which cars have it.
Cornering lightsLights illuminate area just ahead and to the side of the vehicle when the turn signals are used or the steering wheel is turned.   [?]
Lights illuminate area just ahead and to the side of the vehicle when the turn signals are used or the steering wheel is turned.
Fog light, rearMake it easier for following vehicles to see the vehicle in fog.   [?]
Make it easier for following vehicles to see the vehicle in fog.
Fog lightsLight wide area close in front of the vehicle.   [?]
Light wide area close in front of the vehicle.
Headlight washers
Heated mirrorsClears ice and fog from mirrors.   [?]
Clears ice and fog from mirrors.
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat
Illuminated visor mirror, driverIncludes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror.   [?]
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror.
Illuminated visor mirror, passengerIncludes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror.   [?]
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror.
Interior ambient lightingLEDs cast a soft glow over and/or highlight parts of the interior.   [?]
LEDs cast a soft glow over and/or highlight parts of the interior.
LED headlightsLED headlights last longer and use less energy than other types.   [?]
LED headlights last longer and use less energy than other types.
LED tail lightsOnly listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.   [?]
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.
Map lightsFront row reading lights.   [?]
Front row reading lights.
Mirror tilt-down in reverseOne or both exterior mirrors tilt down when the transmission is in reverse, to provide view of the curb.   [?]
One or both exterior mirrors tilt down when the transmission is in reverse, to provide view of the curb.
Outside temperature display
Performance data recording appRecords acceleration, braking, and cornering data on a phone-based app. Integrated with car's controls.   [?]
Records acceleration, braking, and cornering data on a phone-based app. Integrated with car's controls.
Performance meterMeasures and displays lateral acceleration. Some also measure and display 0-60, quarter mile, etc.   [?]
Measures and displays lateral acceleration. Some also measure and display 0-60, quarter mile, etc.
Perimeter approach lightingArea around the vehicle is illuminated when the vehicle is remotely unlocked.   [?]
Area around the vehicle is illuminated when the vehicle is remotely unlocked.
Power mirrorsIncludes value of manual remote mirrors.   [?]
Includes value of manual remote mirrors.
Power-folding mirrorsMirrors fold and unfold with the touch of a button inside the vehicle. Good for narrow roads and parking lots.   [?]
Mirrors fold and unfold with the touch of a button inside the vehicle. Good for narrow roads and parking lots.
Steering-linked headlightsHeadlights swivel when steering wheel is turned.   [?]
Headlights swivel when steering wheel is turned.
TachometerReports engine speed.   [?]
Reports engine speed.
Trip computerReports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats.   [?]
Reports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats.
Turn signals on or near mirrors
Xenon HID headlightsProvide a brighter, whiter light than halogen headlights.   [?]
Provide a brighter, whiter light than halogen headlights.
Seats and Interior Trim (hide)
Front buckets
Front sport buckets
Second-row 3-person bench
Second-row 2-section 2-person split bench
Aluminum trimReal aluminum trim on instrument panel, door panels, and/or center console. Deleted by wood trim even if they appear together.   [?]
Real aluminum trim on instrument panel, door panels, and/or center console. Deleted by wood trim even if they appear together.
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel
Carbon fiber trimWon't be listed in conjunction with wood or aluminum trim even if they are available together.   [?]
Won't be listed in conjunction with wood or aluminum trim even if they are available together.
Center armrest(s), front row
Center armrest(s), second row
Cooled or ventilated front seats
Cooled or ventilated second row seats
Door sill trim plates
Floor mats
Folding second row seats w/o opening to trunkThe rear seats fold to provide a solid surface for cargo, but without creating an opening to the trunk.   [?]
The rear seats fold to provide a solid surface for cargo, but without creating an opening to the trunk.
Heated front seats
Heated second row seats
Illuminated carbon fiber door sill trim plates
Illuminated door sill trim plates
Leather door panel trim
Leather seating surfacesSeating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette.   [?]
Seating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette.
Leather upholstery, extended coverageLeather beyond the seating surfaces, door panels, and IP top. No additional value over leather upholstery because no way to standardize across all models.   [?]
Leather beyond the seating surfaces, door panels, and IP top. No additional value over leather upholstery because no way to standardize across all models.
Leather-wrapped steering wheel
Massage, driver seatPower lumbar or vibration used to massage lower back.   [?]
Power lumbar or vibration used to massage lower back.
Memory system, driver seat
Memory system, passenger seat
Metal pedals
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seatLower back support power-adjustable vertically as well as in and out.   [?]
Lower back support power-adjustable vertically as well as in and out.
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seatLower back support power-adjustable vertically as well as in and out.   [?]
Lower back support power-adjustable vertically as well as in and out.
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seatsLower back support power-adjustable vertically as well as in and out.   [?]
Lower back support power-adjustable vertically as well as in and out.
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats
Power height adjuster, driver seat
Power height adjuster, passenger seat
Power recliner, driver seat
Power recliner, passenger seat
Power recliner, second row seats
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row
Power seatback bolsters, driver seatPower adjustable bolsters on the seatback, to provide lateral support in hard turns.   [?]
Power adjustable bolsters on the seatback, to provide lateral support in hard turns.
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seatPower adjustable bolsters on the seatback, to provide lateral support in hard turns.   [?]
Power adjustable bolsters on the seatback, to provide lateral support in hard turns.
Power thigh bolsters, driver seatPower adjustable bolsters on the seat cushion, to prevent sliding out of the seat in hard turns.   [?]
Power adjustable bolsters on the seat cushion, to prevent sliding out of the seat in hard turns.
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seatPower adjustable bolsters on the seat cushion, to prevent sliding out of the seat in hard turns.   [?]
Power adjustable bolsters on the seat cushion, to prevent sliding out of the seat in hard turns.
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seatPower-adjustable cushion length; provides better support for long legs.   [?]
Power-adjustable cushion length; provides better support for long legs.
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seatPower-adjustable cushion length; provides better support for long legs.   [?]
Power-adjustable cushion length; provides better support for long legs.
Power tilt adjuster, driver seatPower tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment.   [?]
Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment.
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seatPower tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment.   [?]
Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment.
Power tilt adjuster, second row seatsPower tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment.   [?]
Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment.
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seatThe upper part of the seatback be be adjusted separately from the lower part.   [?]
The upper part of the seatback be be adjusted separately from the lower part.
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seatThe upper part of the seatback be be adjusted separately from the lower part; especially useful when the seat is heavily reclined, to better support the upper back.   [?]
The upper part of the seatback be be adjusted separately from the lower part; especially useful when the seat is heavily reclined, to better support the upper back.
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seatsThe upper part of the seatback be be adjusted separately from the lower part; especially useful when the seat is heavily reclined, to better support the upper back.   [?]
The upper part of the seatback be be adjusted separately from the lower part; especially useful when the seat is heavily reclined, to better support the upper back.
Synthetic suede door panel trimSuede-like trim on the door panels.   [?]
Suede-like trim on the door panels.
Synthetic suede headlinerUsually also includes synthetic suede on the pillars.   [?]
Usually also includes synthetic suede on the pillars.
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfacesSeating surfaces are part leather, part synthetic suede.   [?]
Seating surfaces are part leather, part synthetic suede.
Synthetic suede pillars and windshield header
Synthetic suede steering wheelSynthetic suede steering wheel rim.   [?]
Synthetic suede steering wheel rim.
Two-tone upholstery (optional)Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.   [?]
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.
Upgraded leather upholsteryNo additional value over leather upholstery because no way to standardize across all models.   [?]
No additional value over leather upholstery because no way to standardize across all models.
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
Wood trimReal wood trim on instrument panel, door panels, and/or center console.   [?]
Real wood trim on instrument panel, door panels, and/or center console.
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheelReal wood comprises part of the steering wheel rim.   [?]
Real wood comprises part of the steering wheel rim.
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires (hide)
Active stabilizer barsMotors joining the left and right halves of the stabilizer bars twist them to further reduce roll in turns and disengages them to improve ride quality when not turning.   [?]
Motors joining the left and right halves of the stabilizer bars twist them to further reduce roll in turns and disengages them to improve ride quality when not turning.
Adaptive dampers - electricalShocks that electrically adjust their firmness based on sensor readings of the road surface. The driver might also be able to select a \"sport\" setting.   [?]
Shocks that electrically adjust their firmness based on sensor readings of the road surface. The driver might also be able to select a \"sport\" setting.
Alloy wheels
Electronic systems calibration selectorVaries throttle, steering, ABS, and/or stability control calibration.   [?]
Varies throttle, steering, ABS, and/or stability control calibration.
Front axle lifting systemFront of chassis can be raised to increase ground clearance at low speeds.   [?]
Front of chassis can be raised to increase ground clearance at low speeds.
Polished alloy wheelsAlloy wheels highly polished to yield an almost chrome-like finish. In the past valued more highly than regular alloy wheels. But the term is used so broadly lately, often meaning that only some of the wheel face is machined, that they have the same defau   [?]
Alloy wheels highly polished to yield an almost chrome-like finish. In the past valued more highly than regular alloy wheels. But the term is used so broadly lately, often meaning that only some of the wheel face is machined, that they have the same defau
Rear air springs, auto-levelingAir springs maintain the rear ride height.   [?]
Air springs maintain the rear ride height.
Rear wheel steeringThe rear wheels steer to improve steering responsiveness at high speeds and reduce the turning circle at low speeds.   [?]
The rear wheels steer to improve steering responsiveness at high speeds and reduce the turning circle at low speeds.
Sport suspension (upgrade)Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.   [?]
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.   [?]
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.
Variable assist steering (optional)Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.   [?]
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models.
Wheel locksLug nuts that can only be removed using a special key. Prevents theft of wheels.   [?]
Lug nuts that can only be removed using a special key. Prevents theft of wheels.
Wheels, dark finish
Transmission (hide)
Launch controlElectronically controls engine and transmission for perfect launch.   [?]
Electronically controls engine and transmission for perfect launch.
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controlsPaddles or buttons that can be used to manually shift the transmission. Only listed when optional or not always included with an automatic transmission.   [?]
Paddles or buttons that can be used to manually shift the transmission. Only listed when optional or not always included with an automatic transmission.

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Individual Composition

Features
Upgraded leather upholstery
Leather upholstery, extended coverage
Illuminated door sill trim plates
275/35ZR20 tires
245/40ZR20 tires
275/35ZR20 tires
245/40ZR20 tires

M Sport Package

Features
Sport suspension (upgrade)
275/40WR19 tires

Executive Package

Features
CD changer, in-dash
MP3-compatible player
Surround sound
Harman/Kardon, 420W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)

M Sport Edition

Features
Power door closers
Power trunk closer

Executive Package

Features
Cooled or ventilated front seats
Massage, driver seat
Massage, driver seat

Cold Weather Package

Features
Heated second row seats
Rear seat pass-through
Heated steering wheel
Ski sack

Luxury Seating Package with Cold Weather

Features
Cooled or ventilated second row seats
Power recliner, second row seats
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats

M Sport Edition

Features
Adaptive dampers - electrical
Rear air springs, auto-leveling

Individual Composition

Features
Upgraded leather upholstery
Leather upholstery, extended coverage
Illuminated door sill trim plates
275/35ZR20 tires
245/40ZR20 tires
275/35ZR20 tires
245/40ZR20 tires

Premium Package Plus

Features
Proximity key
Interior ambient lighting

Power sport seats

Features
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat
Memory system, driver seat
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat

Sport Chrono Package

Features
Chronometer
Electronic systems calibration selector
Performance meter
Upgraded stability control
Launch control
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)

Auto-dimming mirrors

Features
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror

Premium Package

Features
Heated front seats
Steering-linked headlights
Headlight washers
Cornering lights

Adaptive sport seats plus

Features
Power recliner, driver seat
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat
Power recliner, passenger seat
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat

Premium Package Plus

Features
Proximity key
Interior ambient lighting

Power sport seats

Features
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat
Memory system, driver seat
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat

Sport Chrono Package

Features
Chronometer
Electronic systems calibration selector
Performance meter
Upgraded stability control
Launch control
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)

Auto-dimming mirrors

Features
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror

Premium Package

Features
Heated front seats
Steering-linked headlights
Headlight washers
Cornering lights

Adaptive sport seats plus

Features
Power recliner, driver seat
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat
Power recliner, passenger seat
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat

Carrera S Powerkit

Features
3.8L H6 DOHC-4v 430 hp@7500 325 lb-ft@5750

Premium Package Plus

Features
Proximity key
Interior ambient lighting

Power sport seats

Features
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat
Memory system, driver seat
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat

Sport Chrono Package

Features
Chronometer
Electronic systems calibration selector
Performance meter
Upgraded stability control
Launch control
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)

Auto-dimming mirrors

Features
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror

Premium Package

Features
Heated front seats
Steering-linked headlights
Headlight washers
Cornering lights

Adaptive sport seats plus

Features
Power recliner, driver seat
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat
Power recliner, passenger seat
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat

Carrera S Powerkit

Features
3.8L H6 DOHC-4v 430 hp@7500 325 lb-ft@5750

Premium Package Plus

Features
Proximity key
Interior ambient lighting

Power sport seats

Features
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat
Memory system, driver seat
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat

Sport Chrono Package

Features
Chronometer
Electronic systems calibration selector
Performance meter
Upgraded stability control
Launch control
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)

Auto-dimming mirrors

Features
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror

Premium Package

Features
Heated front seats
Steering-linked headlights
Headlight washers
Cornering lights

Adaptive sport seats plus

Features
Power recliner, driver seat
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat
Power recliner, passenger seat
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat

Premium Package Plus

Features
Proximity key
Interior ambient lighting

Power sport seats

Features
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat
Memory system, driver seat
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat

Auto-dimming mirrors

Features
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror

Adaptive sport seats plus

Features
Power recliner, driver seat
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat
Power recliner, passenger seat
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat

Premium Package Plus

Features
Proximity key
Interior ambient lighting

Power sport seats

Features
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat
Memory system, driver seat
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat

Auto-dimming mirrors

Features
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror

Adaptive sport seats plus

Features
Power recliner, driver seat
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat
Power recliner, passenger seat
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat

Power sport seats

Features
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat
Memory system, driver seat
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat

Auto-dimming mirrors

Features
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror

PCM

Features
Navigation system
DVD-Audio-compatible player
Off-road navigation system
Media drive
USB port

Sport Chrono Package

Features
Chronometer
Electronic systems calibration selector
Performance meter
Upgraded stability control
Launch control
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)

Sport Chrono Package

Features
Performance data recording app

Adaptive sport seats plus

Features
Power recliner, driver seat
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat
Power recliner, passenger seat
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat

Power sport seats

Features
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat
Memory system, driver seat
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat

Auto-dimming mirrors

Features
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror

PCM

Features
Navigation system
DVD-Audio-compatible player
Off-road navigation system
Media drive
USB port

Sport Chrono Package

Features
Chronometer
Electronic systems calibration selector
Performance meter
Upgraded stability control
Launch control
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)

Sport Chrono Package

Features
Performance data recording app

Adaptive sport seats plus

Features
Power recliner, driver seat
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat
Power recliner, passenger seat
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat

Sport Chrono Package

Features
Chronometer
Electronic systems calibration selector
Performance meter
Upgraded stability control
Launch control
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)

Aerokit Turbo

Features
Larger rear spoiler
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)

Adaptive sport seats plus

Features
Power recliner, driver seat
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat
Power recliner, passenger seat
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat

Aerokit Turbo

Features
Larger rear spoiler
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)