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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: $63,820

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $52,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,670

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $45,599

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920172017201720172017
ModelZ4911911911911911
TrimsDrive35iCarreraCarrera SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $51,650 $101,700 $115,700 $131,300 $171,500 $200,400
Base Invoice $47,520 $91,530 $104,130 $118,170 $154,350 $180,360
Navigation system 2,100          
Sport Package 2,300          
Obstacle detection, rear 750          
Premium Package 2,500          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 710 710 710    
Proximity key 500       1,090 1,090
Heated front seats 500          
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,350 3,490 3,490 3,850    
Auto-dimming headlights 200       500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595          
Heated steering wheel   470 470   0 0
Premium Package Plus   3,970 3,970 4,570    
Adaptive sport seats plus   3,825 3,825   1,145  
Aluminum trim   965 965   965  
Power-folding mirrors   320 320 0 320 0
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel       470    
Interior ambient lighting         510 510
Wood trim           0
Navigation system 1,910          
Sport Package 2,095          
Obstacle detection, rear 685          
Premium Package 2,275          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 604 604 604    
Proximity key 455       927 927
Heated front seats 455          
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,230 2,967 2,967 3,273    
Auto-dimming headlights 180       425  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540          
Heated steering wheel   400 400   0 0
Premium Package Plus   3,375 3,375 3,884    
Adaptive sport seats plus   3,251 3,251   973  
Aluminum trim   820 820   820  
Power-folding mirrors   272 272 0 272 0
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel       400    
Interior ambient lighting         434 434
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 11,345 13,750 13,750 9,600 4,530 1,600
Options (change) 10,325 11,689 11,689 8,161 3,851 1,361
Destination 825 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050
Total Price $63,820 $116,500 $130,500 $141,950 $177,080 $203,050
Total Invoice $58,670 $104,269 $116,869 $127,381 $159,251 $182,771

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Porsche 911

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW Z4 sDrive35i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $50,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,001
Model Year200920172017201720172017
ModelZ4911911911911911
TrimsDrive35iCarreraCarrera SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine300hp I6370hp H6420hp H6450hp H6540hp H6580hp H6
TransmissionM6M7M7M7S7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 8?, 8?, 8555, 12555, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/40-19245/35-20245/35-20245/35-20245/35-20
Total Price$63,820$116,500$130,500$141,950$177,080$203,050
Adjustments for Features0-1,785-2,185-2,885-7,885-12,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,820$114,715$128,315$139,065$169,195$190,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,600$24,350$54,480$75,750
Total Invoice$58,670$104,269$116,869$127,381$159,251$182,771
Adjustments for Features0-1,598-1,957-2,589-7,091-11,328
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,670$102,671$114,912$124,792$152,160$171,443
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,241$22,121$49,489$68,772

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Porsche 911

Model Year200920172017201720172017
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 
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100$100$100
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
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
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200
Roll bar$200     
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25$25$25
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$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 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     
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400$400  
Tall rear wing-type spoiler    $500$500
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0$0
App support $0$0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$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
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250     
Surround sound    $250$250
USB port $25$25$25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 $200$200
Boost gauge $75$75$75$75$75
Chronometer   $100$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$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     
Visor mirror, driver$10     
Visor mirror, passenger$10     
Xenon HID headlights$500  $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100$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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150$150
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
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  $200$200$200
Polished alloy wheels    $350 
Rear wheel steering    $1500$1500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0     
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching   $50  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100
Total Value of Features$9,470$11,255$11,655$12,355$17,355$22,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,785$2,185$2,885$7,885$12,585
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,598-1,957-2,589-7,091-11,328

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Porsche 911

Model Year20092017
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 Weight3,242 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

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 OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested2100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera

Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
LED headlights500No
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Power tilt adjuster, 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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested215064%
Total Not Requested120036%
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
Power tilt adjuster, 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
Total Requested120071%
Total Not Requested50029%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera S

Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
LED headlights500No
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Power tilt adjuster, 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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested215064%
Total Not Requested120036%
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
Power tilt adjuster, 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
Total Requested120071%
Total Not Requested50029%

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 wheel100No
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%
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
Power tilt adjuster, 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
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 wheel100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%
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 wheel100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%

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