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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: $66,795

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $47,160

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220132013
ModelZ4Z4911911
TrimsDrive35isDrive35isCarreraCarrera S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $55,150 $64,200 $96,200 $110,800
Premium Package 1,100 1,100    
Cold Weather Package 850 850    
Navigation system 2,150 2,150    
Sport Package 2,300      
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 710 710
App support 250 250 210 210
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,350 1,350 3,690 3,690
Proximity key 500 500    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350    
CD changer, remote 600 600    
Adaptive sport seats plus     3,825 3,825
Premium Package Plus     2,330 2,330
Satellite radio     750 750
Adaptive dampers - electrical     2,090  
Heated steering wheel     270 270
Power-folding mirrors     320 320
HD radio     370 370
Obstacle detection, front     380 380
Voice control for nav and audio     595 595
Audio controls on steering wheel     615 615
CD changer, in-dash     650 650
Premium Package 1,000 1,000    
Cold Weather Package 775 775    
Navigation system 1,955 1,955    
Sport Package 2,095      
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 0 0
App support 230 230 0 0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,230 1,230 0 2,860
Proximity key 455 455    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320    
CD changer, remote 545 545    
Adaptive sport seats plus     0 0
Premium Package Plus     0 0
Satellite radio     0 0
Adaptive dampers - electrical     0  
Heated steering wheel     0 0
Power-folding mirrors     0 0
HD radio     0 0
Obstacle detection, front     0 0
Voice control for nav and audio     0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel     0 0
CD changer, in-dash     0 0
Options (change) 10,750 8,450 16,805 14,715
Options (change) 9,790 7,695 0 2,860
Destination 895 895 950 950
Total Price $66,795 $73,545 $113,955 $126,465

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Porsche 911

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW Z4 sDrive35i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche 911 Carrera
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $47,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $59,936
Model Year2012201220132013
ModelZ4Z4911911
TrimsDrive35isDrive35isCarreraCarrera S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine300hp I6335hp I6350hp H6400hp H6
TransmissionM6S7M7M7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10235, 9235, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18235/40-19245/35-20
Total Price$66,795$73,545$113,955$126,465
Adjustments for Features-780-2,0300-400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,015$71,515$113,955$126,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,500$0$12,110

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Porsche 911

Model Year2012201220132013
ModelZ4Z4911911
TrimsDrive35isDrive35isCarreraCarrera S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed automated manual $1200  
7-speed manual  $300$300
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Wind blocker  $300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500
Roll bar$200$200  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Ski sack$50$50  
Climate Control 
Residual heat  $50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter$0$0  
Rear-engine configuration  $0$0
Exterior 
Power convertible top  $4000$4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750  
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200  
CD player$125$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0
Off-road navigation system  $0$0
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Trip computer  $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  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Folding second row seats w/o opening to trunk  $75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Metal pedals  $75$75
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$8,785$10,035$8,005$8,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$780$2,030$0$400
Value of Feature Adjustments-719-1,8720-12

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Porsche 911

Model Year20122013
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 Weight3,264 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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cargo net40No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested35090%
Total Not Requested4010%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested76575%
Total Not Requested25025%
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cargo net40No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested35090%
Total Not Requested4010%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested76575%
Total Not Requested25025%

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?
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, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft 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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested195076%
Total Not Requested60024%

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?
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, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft 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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested195076%
Total Not Requested60024%

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