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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: $65,345

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $36,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $60,280

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $28,272

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012200820082008
ModelZ4Z4911911911
TrimsDrive35isDrive35isCarreraCarrera STurbo
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $55,150 $64,200 $83,800 $94,100 $136,500
Base Invoice $50,920 $59,245 $73,192 $82,209 $119,331
Premium Package 1,100 1,100      
Sport Package 2,300        
Navigation system 2,150 2,150      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 690 690  
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500 500
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 530 530 530
CD changer, remote 600 600 650 650 650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,350 1,350 3,005 3,005  
Sport Chrono Package Plus     960 960  
Adaptive Sports Seats     3,055 3,055 1,145
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     385 385  
Floor mats     140 140 140
Bluetooth cell phone link     960 960 960
Xenon HID headlights     1,090    
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,990    
Navigation system     2,110 2,110  
Audio controls on steering wheel     990 990  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel         620
Premium Package 1,000 1,000      
Sport Package 2,095        
Navigation system 1,955 1,955      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 587 587  
Heated front seats 455 455 425 425 425
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 451 451 451
CD changer, remote 545 545 553 553 553
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,230 1,230 2,554 2,554  
Sport Chrono Package Plus     816 816  
Adaptive Sports Seats     2,597 2,597 973
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     327 327  
Floor mats     119 119 119
Bluetooth cell phone link     816 816 816
Xenon HID headlights     927    
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,692    
Navigation system     1,794 1,794  
Audio controls on steering wheel     842 842  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel         527
Options (change) 9,300 7,000 17,055 13,975 4,545
Options (change) 8,465 6,370 14,500 11,881 3,864
Destination 895 895 860 860 860
Total Price $65,345 $72,095 $101,715 $108,935 $141,905
Total Invoice $60,280 $66,510 $88,552 $94,950 $124,055

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Porsche 911

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW Z4 sDrive35i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,675
Model Year20122012200820082008
ModelZ4Z4911911911
TrimsDrive35isDrive35isCarreraCarrera STurbo
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine300hp I6335hp I6325hp H6355hp H6480hp H6
TransmissionM6S7M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10235, 9235, 9325, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$65,345$72,095$101,715$108,935$141,905
Adjustments for Features-2,605-3,8550-125-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,740$68,240$101,715$108,810$139,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,500$0$7,095$38,240
Total Invoice$60,280$66,510$88,552$94,950$124,055
Adjustments for Features-2,403-3,5560-109-1,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,877$62,954$88,552$94,841$122,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,077$0$6,289$33,798

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Porsche 911

Model Year20122012200820082008
ModelZ4Z4911911911
TrimsDrive35isDrive35isCarreraCarrera STurbo
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150$150$150
7-speed automated manual $1200   
RWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25   
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Wind blocker  $300$300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500$500
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Obstacle detection, front$150$150   
Roll bar$200$200   
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Ski sack$50$50   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100   
Dual-zone climate control$125$125   
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150   
Raised top speed limiter$0$0   
Rear-engine configuration  $0$0$0
Regenerative braking$0$0   
Exterior 
Larger rear spoiler    $200
Power convertible top  $4000$4000$4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750   
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
DVD-Audio-compatible player    $0
HD radio$50$50   
Media drive$15$15   
Off-road navigation system  $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Traffic information$25$25   
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75   
Boost gauge    $75
Chronometer  $100$100 
Fog lights$125$125 $125$125
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25   
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100   
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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$75
No leather in second row$-300$-300   
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0   
Transmission 
Launch control $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   
Total Value of Features$9,310$10,560$6,705$6,830$8,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,605$3,855$0$125$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,403-3,5560-109-1,705

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Porsche 911

Model Year20122008
ModelZ4911
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase98.3 in92.5 in
Length166.9 in175.6 in
Width70.5 in71.2 in
Height50.8 in51.6 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in31.5 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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested77586%
Total Not Requested12514%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested80052%
Total Not Requested75048%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested41541%

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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested77586%
Total Not Requested12514%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested41541%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
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
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera S

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
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
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Turbo

Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive Sports Seats
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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