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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: $65,820

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $47,850

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920162016201620162016
ModelZ4911911911911911
TrimsDrive35iCarreraCarrera SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $51,650 $96,200 $110,800 $126,100 $163,000 $194,600
Premium Sound Package 2,000          
Sport Package 2,300          
Navigation system 2,100          
Premium Package 2,500          
Obstacle detection, rear 750          
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595          
Auto-dimming headlights 200          
Proximity key 500          
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,350 3,490 3,490 3,850    
Heated front seats 500          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 710 710 710    
Adaptive sport seats plus   3,825 3,825   1,145  
Premium Package Plus   2,330 2,330 4,470    
Bose 555W 12 speakers   2,120 2,120 2,120    
Voice control for nav and audio   595 595 595 595 595
Adaptive dampers - electrical   2,090        
Power-folding mirrors   320 320 0 320 0
Obstacle detection, front   380 380 380 380  
Audio controls on steering wheel   615 615 165 0 0
CD changer, in-dash         750 750
Interior ambient lighting         510 510
Wood trim           0
Premium Sound Package 1,820          
Sport Package 2,095          
Navigation system 1,910          
Premium Package 2,275          
Obstacle detection, rear 685          
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540          
Auto-dimming headlights 180          
Proximity key 455          
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,230 0 0 0    
Heated front seats 455          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 0 0 0    
Adaptive sport seats plus   0 0   0  
Premium Package Plus   0 0 0    
Bose 555W 12 speakers   0 0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0 0 0 0
Adaptive dampers - electrical   0        
Power-folding mirrors   0 0 0 0 0
Obstacle detection, front   0 0 0 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel   0 0 0 0 0
CD changer, in-dash         0 0
Interior ambient lighting         0 0
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 13,345 16,475 14,385 12,290 3,700 1,855
Options (change) 12,145 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 825 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $65,820 $113,670 $126,180 $139,385 $167,695 $197,450

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Porsche 911

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW Z4 sDrive35i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche 911 Turbo S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $48,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $59,103
Model Year200920162016201620162016
ModelZ4911911911911911
TrimsDrive35iCarreraCarrera SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine300hp I6350hp H6400hp H6430hp H6520hp H6560hp H6
TransmissionM6M7M7M7S7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 16445, 12445, 12445, 12445, 12445, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/40-19245/35-20245/35-20245/35-20245/35-20
Total Price$65,820$113,670$126,180$139,385$167,695$197,450
Adjustments for Features-4900-400-1,750-5,025-11,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,330$113,670$125,780$137,635$162,670$185,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,110$23,965$49,000$72,205

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Porsche 911

Model Year200920162016201620162016
ModelZ4911911911911911
TrimsDrive35iCarreraCarrera SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
7-speed manual $300$300$300  
7-speed automated manual    $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$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
Roll bar$200     
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350$350
Tires, run-flat$150     
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100
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
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300$300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500  
Raised top speed limiter$0     
Rear-engine configuration $0$0$0$0$0
Regenerative braking $0$0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Active front spoiler    $500$500
Active rear spoiler    $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     
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400$400  
Tall rear wing-type spoiler    $500$500
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200     
CD player$125     
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0     
Off-road navigation system $0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250     
SD Card slot$25     
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200     
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200    $200
Boost gauge    $75$75
Chronometer   $100 $100
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125     
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50$50
LED headlights     $1000
Performance meter   $150 $150
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25     
Visor mirror, driver$10     
Visor mirror, passenger$10     
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  $100  
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
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50     
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50     
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75$75
No leather in second row$-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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars     $500
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  $200 $200
Rear wheel steering    $1500$1500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0     
Wheels, dark finish   $0  
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100
Total Value of Features$9,795$9,305$9,705$11,055$14,330$20,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$490$0$400$1,750$5,025$11,575
Value of Feature Adjustments-4500-3-12-30-58

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Porsche 911

Model Year20092016
ModelZ4911
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase98.3 in96.5 in
Length166.9 in176.8 in
Width70.5 in71.2 in
Height50.8 in51.3 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.3,198 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 Volume10.9 ft34.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested47558%
Total Not Requested35042%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
Total Requested190090%
Total Not Requested20010%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera

Bose, 445W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 445W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
App support0No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested35033%
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 adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support 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
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
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 adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support 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 Requested195074%
Total Not Requested70026%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera S

Bose, 445W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 445W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
App support0No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested35033%
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 adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support 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
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
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 adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support 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 Requested195074%
Total Not Requested70026%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera GTS

Bose, 445W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 445W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
App support0No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested35033%
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 adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support 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

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%

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