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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: $65,675

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $47,700

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112014201420142014
ModelZ4Z4911911911911
TrimsDrive35isDrive35isCarreraCarrera STurboTurbo S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $52,400 $61,550 $96,200 $110,800 $160,700 $193,900
Premium Package 2,500 2,500        
Navigation system 2,100 2,100        
Sport Package 2,300          
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 710 710    
Heated front seats 500 500        
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,350 1,350 3,490 3,490    
Proximity key 500 500        
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250        
App support 250 250        
iPod integration 400 400        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350        
CD changer, remote 600 600        
Adaptive sport seats plus     3,825 3,825 1,145  
Premium Package Plus     2,330 2,330    
Satellite radio     750 750    
HD radio     370 370    
Voice control for nav and audio     595 595 595 595
Adaptive dampers - electrical     2,090      
Power-folding mirrors     320 320 320 0
Obstacle detection, front     380 380 380  
Audio controls on steering wheel     615 615 0 0
CD changer, in-dash     750 750 750 750
Interior ambient lighting         510 510
Wood trim           0
Premium Package 2,275 2,275        
Navigation system 1,910 1,910        
Sport Package 2,095          
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 0 0    
Heated front seats 455 455        
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,230 1,230 0 0    
Proximity key 455 455        
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230        
App support 230 230        
iPod integration 365 365        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320        
CD changer, remote 545 545        
Adaptive sport seats plus     0 0 0  
Premium Package Plus     0 0    
Satellite radio     0 0    
HD radio     0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio     0 0 0 0
Adaptive dampers - electrical     0      
Power-folding mirrors     0 0 0 0
Obstacle detection, front     0 0 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel     0 0 0 0
CD changer, in-dash     0 0 0 0
Interior ambient lighting         0 0
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 12,400 10,100 16,225 14,135 3,700 1,855
Options (change) 11,295 9,200 0 0 0 0
Destination 875 875 950 950 950 950
Total Price $65,675 $72,525 $113,375 $125,885 $165,350 $196,705

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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: $48,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $59,166
Model Year201120112014201420142014
ModelZ4Z4911911911911
TrimsDrive35isDrive35isCarreraCarrera STurboTurbo S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine300hp I6335hp I6350hp H6400hp H6520hp H6560hp H6
TransmissionM6S7M7M7S7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10235, 9235, 9445, 12445, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18235/40-19245/35-20245/35-20245/35-20
Total Price$65,675$72,525$113,375$125,885$165,350$196,705
Adjustments for Features-565-1,8150-400-5,275-11,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,110$70,710$113,375$125,485$160,075$184,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,600$0$12,110$46,700$71,505

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Porsche 911

Model Year201120112014201420142014
ModelZ4Z4911911911911
TrimsDrive35isDrive35isCarreraCarrera STurboTurbo S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
7-speed automated manual $1200  $1200$1200
7-speed manual  $300$300  
RWD$0$0$0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25    
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Wind blocker  $300$300$300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500$500$500
Ceramic brake rotors     $4000
Roll bar$200$200    
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350
Tires, run-flat$150$150    
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Residual heat  $50$50$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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter$0$0    
Rear-engine configuration  $0$0$0$0
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Active front spoiler    $500$500
Active rear spoiler    $300$300
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0$0
Power convertible top  $4000$4000$4000$4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750    
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400  
Tall rear wing-type spoiler    $500$500
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  $0$0
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200    
CD player$125$125    
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
Off-road navigation system  $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250    
SD Card slot$25$25    
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25    
Surround sound    $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200    
Voice control for external devices$0$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200   $200
Boost gauge    $75$75
Chronometer     $100
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125    
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50
LED headlights     $1000
Performance meter     $150
Trip computer  $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$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
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Metal pedals  $75$75$75$75
No leather in second row$-300$-300    
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
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$0    
Transmission 
Launch control $100   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  $100$100
Total Value of Features$9,570$10,820$9,005$9,405$14,280$20,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$565$1,815$0$400$5,275$11,825
Value of Feature Adjustments-521-1,6740-3-30-57

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Porsche 911

Model Year20112014
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 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
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
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 Requested192589%
Total Not Requested25011%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

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
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
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 Requested192589%
Total Not Requested25011%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera

Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
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, driver100Yes
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

Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
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, driver100Yes
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 Turbo

Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

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