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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: $47,700

BMW Z4 3.0i   
Difference: $61,260

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082013201320132013
ModelZ4Z4Z4911911911911
Trim3.0i3.0siM RoadsterCarreraCarrera STurboTurbo S
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $36,700 $42,700 $52,400 $96,200 $110,800 $149,000 $172,100
Premium Package 2,900 2,100 2,950        
Power convertible top 750 750          
Leather seating surfaces 1,150            
Sport Package 1,300 1,300          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 475 710 710    
Headlight washers 250 250          
Xenon HID headlights 700 700          
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,800        
HD radio 350 350 350 370 370    
Heated front seats 500 500 500 690 690 525 525
Wood trim 0 0 0 1,770 1,770 890 890
Adaptive sport seats plus       3,825 3,825    
Torque vectoring, brake-based       1,320      
Adaptive dampers - electrical       2,090      
Auto-dimming mirrors       420 420    
Audio controls on steering wheel       615 615 0 0
Premium Package 2,635 1,910 2,685        
Power convertible top 685 685          
Leather seating surfaces 1,045            
Sport Package 1,185 1,185          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430 430 0 0    
Headlight washers 230 230          
Xenon HID headlights 635 635          
Navigation system 1,640 1,640 1,640        
HD radio 315 315 315 0 0    
Heated front seats 455 455 455 0 0 0 0
Wood trim 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Adaptive sport seats plus       0 0    
Torque vectoring, brake-based       0      
Adaptive dampers - electrical       0      
Auto-dimming mirrors       0 0    
Audio controls on steering wheel       0 0 0 0
Options (change) 10,175 8,225 6,075 11,810 8,400 1,415 1,415
Options (change) 9,255 7,485 5,525 0 0 0 0
Destination 825 825 825 950 950 950 950
Total Price $47,700 $51,750 $59,300 $108,960 $120,150 $151,365 $174,465

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Porsche 911

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW Z4 3.0i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche 911 Turbo S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $57,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,796
Model Year2008200820082013201320132013
ModelZ4Z4Z4911911911911
Trim3.0i3.0siM RoadsterCarreraCarrera STurboTurbo S
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine215hp I6255hp I6330hp I6350hp H6400hp H6500hp H6530hp H6
TransmissionM6M6M6M7M7M6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10430, 10430, 10235, 9235, 9385, 13385, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/45-18235/40-19245/35-20235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$47,700$51,750$59,300$108,960$120,150$151,365$174,465
Adjustments for Features0-375-325-4,125-4,125-4,900-11,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,700$51,375$58,975$104,835$116,025$146,465$162,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,675$11,275$0$11,190$41,630$57,680

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Porsche 911

Model Year2008200820082013201320132013
ModelZ4Z4Z4911911911911
Trim3.0i3.0siM RoadsterCarreraCarrera STurboTurbo S
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150  $150 
7-speed manual   $300$300  
7-speed automated manual      $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0  
AWD     $1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350  
Universal garage door opener   $100$100$100$100
Wind blocker   $300$300$300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests   $500$500$500$500
Ceramic brake rotors      $4000
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250  
Roll bar$200$200$200    
Side curtain airbags   $350$350  
Tires, run-flat$150$150     
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100 $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100  
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125  
Residual heat   $50$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)      $500
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300$300$300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150  
Rear-engine configuration   $0$0$0$0
Regenerative braking   $0$0  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25$25
Larger rear spoiler     $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler   $400$400  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash      $325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0$0$0$0
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50  
Media drive   $15$15$15$15
Off-road navigation system   $0$0$0$0
Surround sound $250$250  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200    
USB port   $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge     $75$75
Chronometer      $100
Fog light, rear   $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125  $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50$50$50
Performance meter      $150
Steering-linked headlights      $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25    
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats w/o opening to trunk   $75$75$75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50    
Metal pedals   $75$75$75$75
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150$150$150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100 $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100 $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100$100 $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100 $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500$500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200    $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0    
Transmission 
Launch control      $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls      $100
Total Value of Features$1,545$1,920$1,870$5,670$5,670$6,445$13,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$375$325$4,125$4,125$4,900$11,950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-346-59-36-33-31-65

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Porsche 911

Model Year20082013
ModelZ4911
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase98.2 in96.5 in
Length161.1 in176.8 in
Width70.1 in71.2 in
Height51.1 in51.3 in
Curb Weight3,087 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume8.5 ft34.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 3.0i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested175090%
Total Not Requested20010%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested30032%
Total Not Requested65068%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 3.0si

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested30032%
Total Not Requested65068%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 M Roadster

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Surround sound250Yes
THX-certified, 430W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested170076%
Total Not Requested55024%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera

Torque vectoring / active trace control
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested70041%
Total Not Requested100059%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera S

Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested70041%
Total Not Requested100059%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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