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BMW Z4 vs. Porsche 911 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW Z4 vs. Porsche 911 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $66,945

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $51,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,270

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $43,424

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620172017201720172017
ModelZ4Z4911911911911911
TrimsDrive35isDrive35isCarreraCarrera SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $57,500 $66,350 $101,700 $115,700 $131,300 $171,500 $200,400
Base Invoice $53,580 $61,720 $91,530 $104,130 $118,170 $154,350 $180,360
Technology Package 2,250 2,250          
M Sport Package 2,500            
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750          
Cold Weather Package 700 700          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 710 710 710    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,350 1,350 3,490 3,490 3,850    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350          
Wood trim   0 1,990 1,990   1,990 0
Heated steering wheel     470 470   0 0
Adaptive sport seats plus     3,825 3,825   1,145  
Power-folding mirrors     320 320 0 320 0
Voice recorder     650 650 650 650 650
Premium Package Plus     3,970 3,970 4,570    
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel         470    
Interior ambient lighting           510 510
Proximity key           1,090 1,090
Technology Package 2,050 2,050          
M Sport Package 2,275            
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685          
Cold Weather Package 635 635          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 604 604 604    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,230 1,230 2,967 2,967 3,273    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320          
Wood trim   0 1,692 1,692   1,692 0
Heated steering wheel     400 400   0 0
Adaptive sport seats plus     3,251 3,251   973  
Power-folding mirrors     272 272 0 272 0
Voice recorder     553 553 553 553 553
Premium Package Plus     3,375 3,375 3,884    
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel         400    
Interior ambient lighting           434 434
Proximity key           927 927
Options (change) 8,450 5,950 15,425 15,425 10,250 5,705 2,250
Options (change) 7,695 5,420 13,114 13,114 8,714 4,851 1,914
Destination 995 995 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050
Total Price $66,945 $73,295 $118,175 $132,175 $142,600 $178,255 $203,700
Total Invoice $62,270 $68,135 $105,694 $118,294 $127,934 $160,251 $183,324

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Porsche 911

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW Z4 sDrive35i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $50,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,102
Model Year2016201620172017201720172017
ModelZ4Z4911911911911911
TrimsDrive35isDrive35isCarreraCarrera SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine300hp I6335hp I6370hp H6420hp H6450hp H6540hp H6580hp H6
TransmissionS7S7M7M7M7S7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10650, 16?, 8?, 8?, 8555, 12555, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18235/40-19245/35-20245/35-20245/35-20245/35-20
Total Price$66,945$73,295$118,175$132,175$142,600$178,255$203,700
Adjustments for Features0-450-360-760-1,260-6,260-10,960
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,945$72,845$117,815$131,415$141,340$171,995$192,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,900$0$13,600$23,525$54,180$74,925
Total Invoice$62,270$68,135$105,694$118,294$127,934$160,251$183,324
Adjustments for Features0-418-322-680-1,130-5,628-9,864
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,270$67,717$105,372$117,614$126,804$154,623$173,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,447$0$12,242$21,432$49,251$68,088

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Porsche 911

Model Year2016201620172017201720172017
ModelZ4Z4911911911911911
TrimsDrive35isDrive35isCarreraCarrera SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200   $1200$1200
7-speed manual  $300$300$300  
RWD$0$0$0$0$0  
AWD     $1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350$350
Wind blocker  $300$300$300$300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500$500$500$500
Ceramic brake rotors      $4000
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200$200
Roll bar$200$200     
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25$25$25
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350$350
Tires, run-flat$150$150     
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100     
Ski sack$50$50     
Climate Control 
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$500
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300$300$300
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500  
Raised top speed limiter$0$0     
Rear-engine configuration  $0$0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Active front spoiler     $500$500
Active grille shutters  $0$0$0$0$0
Active rear spoiler  $300$300$300$300$300
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0  
Body kit (gray/black)    $0$0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0$0$0
Power convertible top  $4000$4000$4000$4000$4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750     
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400$400  
Tall rear wing-type spoiler     $500$500
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100$100$100
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0     
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150$150
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0$0
Off-road navigation system  $0$0$0$0$0
S Voice support$0$0     
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250     
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0     
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25     
Surround sound $250   $250$250
Text dictation$50$50     
Traffic + travel information$25$25     
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0     
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200  $200
Boost gauge  $75$75$75$75$75
Chronometer    $100$100$100
Compass$0$0     
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125     
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50$50
LED headlights  $1000$1000 $1000$1000
Performance data recording app    $200  
Performance meter    $150$150$150
Trip computer  $150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25     
Visor mirror, driver$10$10     
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10     
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   $100  
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300   
Folding second row seats w/o opening to trunk  $75$75$75$75$75
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50     
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50     
Metal pedals  $75$75$75$75$75
No leather in second row$-300$-300     
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 inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0  
Wood trim $300$300$300 $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars      $500
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  $200$200$200
Polished alloy wheels     $350 
Rear wheel steering     $1500$1500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0     
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching    $50  
Launch control$100$100     
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100   $100$100
Total Value of Features$10,770$11,220$11,130$11,530$12,030$17,030$21,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450$360$760$1,260$6,260$10,960
Value of Feature Adjustments0-418-322-680-1,130-5,628-9,864

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Porsche 911

Model Year20162017
ModelZ4911
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase98.3 in96.5 in
Length166.9 in177.1 in
Width70.5 in71.2 in
Height50.8 in50.7 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.3,308 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.9 ft35.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.910.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
Smartphone integration0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0Yes
Total Requested74088%
Total Not Requested10012%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Total Requested50043%
Total Not Requested65057%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
Smartphone integration0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0Yes
Total Requested74088%
Total Not Requested10012%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera

Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested120071%
Total Not Requested50029%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
LED headlights500No
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested200060%
Total Not Requested135040%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera S

Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested120071%
Total Not Requested50029%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
LED headlights500No
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested200060%
Total Not Requested135040%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera GTS

Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested200080%
Total Not Requested50020%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Turbo

Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Turbo S

Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%

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