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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: $65,145

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $44,190

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132012201220122012
ModelZ4Z4911911911911
TrimsDrive35isDrive35isCarreraCarrera STurboTurbo S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $55,150 $64,200 $90,100 $103,000 $149,000 $172,100
Cold Weather Package 850 850        
Navigation system 2,150 2,150        
M Sport Package 2,500          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 710 710    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 530 530 530 530
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,350 1,350 3,295 3,295    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350        
CD changer, remote 600 600        
Wood trim   0 890 890 890 890
Sport Chrono Package Plus     960 960    
Adaptive Sports Seats     3,055 3,055 1,145  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     420 420    
Infotainment Package     3,010 3,010    
Adaptive dampers - electrical     2,090      
Heated steering wheel     250 250 250 250
Heated front seats     525 525 525 525
Voice control for nav and audio     595 595 595 595
Audio controls on steering wheel     615 615 0 0
CD changer, in-dash     650 650 650  
Steering-linked headlights     690 690 690  
Traffic information         0 0
Satellite radio         750 750
Cold Weather Package 775 775        
Navigation system 1,955 1,955        
M Sport Package 2,275          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 0 0    
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 451 451 451 0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,230 1,230 -306 2,554    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320        
CD changer, remote 545 545        
Wood trim   0 757 757 757 0
Sport Chrono Package Plus     816 816    
Adaptive Sports Seats     2,597 2,597 973  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     0 0    
Infotainment Package     0 0    
Adaptive dampers - electrical     0      
Heated steering wheel     0 0 0 0
Heated front seats     0 0 0 0
Voice control for nav and audio     0 0 0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel     0 0 0 0
CD changer, in-dash     0 0 0  
Steering-linked headlights     0 0 0  
Traffic information         0 0
Satellite radio         0 0
Options (change) 9,100 6,600 18,285 16,195 6,025 3,540
Options (change) 8,285 6,010 4,315 7,175 2,181 0
Destination 895 895 950 950 950 950
Total Price $65,145 $71,695 $109,335 $120,145 $155,975 $176,590

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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: $45,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $57,641
Model Year201320132012201220122012
ModelZ4Z4911911911911
TrimsDrive35isDrive35isCarreraCarrera STurboTurbo S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine300hp I6335hp I6345hp H6385hp H6500hp H6530hp H6
TransmissionM6S7M6M6M6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10650, 16385, 13385, 13385, 13385, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$65,145$71,695$109,335$120,145$155,975$176,590
Adjustments for Features-1,680-3,38000-1,475-7,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,465$68,315$109,335$120,145$154,500$168,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,850$0$10,810$45,165$59,630

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Porsche 911

Model Year201320132012201220122012
ModelZ4Z4911911911911
TrimsDrive35isDrive35isCarreraCarrera STurboTurbo S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150$150$150 
7-speed automated manual $1200   $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250    
Remote app$25$25    
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Wind blocker  $300$300$300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500$500$500
Ceramic brake rotors     $4000
Knee airbag, driver$75$75    
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75    
Obstacle detection, front$150$150    
Roll bar$200$200    
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 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100    
Dual-zone climate control$125$125    
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)     $500
Limited-slip rear differential    $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150    
Raised top speed limiter$0$0    
Rear-engine configuration  $0$0$0$0
Regenerative braking$0$0    
Exterior 
Larger rear spoiler    $200$200
Power convertible top  $4000$4000$4000$4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750    
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25    
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
DVD-compatible player $0    
HD radio$50$50    
Off-road navigation system  $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250    
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25    
Surround sound $250$250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200    
Voice control for external devices$0$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge    $75$75
Chronometer  $100$100 $100
Compass$0$0    
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50$50    
Trip computer  $150$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     
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300$300
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
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0    
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100 $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   $100
Total Value of Features$9,460$11,160$7,780$7,780$9,255$15,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,680$3,380$0$0$1,475$7,625
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,550-3,11900-30-41

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Porsche 911

Model Year20132012
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.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.9 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 ft34.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

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 streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested74073%
Total Not Requested27527%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Total Requested50043%
Total Not Requested65057%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

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
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested300100%
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
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
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
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bose, 385W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested111576%
Total Not Requested35024%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera S

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested300100%
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
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
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
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bose, 385W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested111576%
Total Not Requested35024%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Turbo

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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