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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: $67,545

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $49,785

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016201620162016
ModelZ4Z4911911911911911
TrimsDrive35isDrive35isCarreraCarrera SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $57,500 $66,350 $96,200 $110,800 $126,100 $163,000 $194,600
Technology Package 2,250 2,250          
M Sport Package 2,500            
Cold Weather Package 700 700          
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 710 710 710    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,350 1,350 3,490 3,490 3,850    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350          
CD changer, remote 600 600          
Wood trim   0 1,990 1,990   1,990 0
Bose 555W 12 speakers     2,120 2,120 2,120    
Satellite radio     750 750      
Premium Package Plus     2,330 2,330 4,470    
Adaptive sport seats plus     3,825 3,825   1,145  
Audio controls on steering wheel     615 615 165 0 0
Obstacle detection, front     380 380 380 380  
Power-folding mirrors     320 320 0 320 0
Heated steering wheel     270 270 270 270 270
Adaptive dampers - electrical     2,090        
Voice recorder     650 650 650 650 650
Voice control for nav and audio     595 595 595 595 595
CD changer, in-dash           750 750
Interior ambient lighting           510 510
Technology Package 2,050 2,050          
M Sport Package 2,275            
Cold Weather Package 635 635          
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 0 0 0    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,230 1,230 0 0 0    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320          
CD changer, remote 545 545          
Wood trim   0 0 0   0 0
Bose 555W 12 speakers     0 0 0    
Satellite radio     0 0      
Premium Package Plus     0 0 0    
Adaptive sport seats plus     0 0   0  
Audio controls on steering wheel     0 0 0 0 0
Obstacle detection, front     0 0 0 0  
Power-folding mirrors     0 0 0 0 0
Heated steering wheel     0 0 0 0 0
Adaptive dampers - electrical     0        
Voice recorder     0 0 0 0 0
Voice control for nav and audio     0 0 0 0 0
CD changer, in-dash           0 0
Interior ambient lighting           0 0
Options (change) 9,050 6,550 20,135 18,045 13,210 6,610 2,775
Options (change) 8,240 5,965 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $67,545 $73,895 $117,330 $129,840 $140,305 $170,605 $198,370

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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: $51,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $60,538
Model Year2016201620162016201620162016
ModelZ4Z4911911911911911
TrimsDrive35isDrive35isCarreraCarrera SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine300hp I6335hp I6350hp H6400hp H6430hp H6520hp H6560hp H6
TransmissionS7S7M7M7M7S7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10650, 16445, 12445, 12445, 12445, 12445, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18235/40-19245/35-20245/35-20245/35-20245/35-20
Total Price$67,545$73,895$117,330$129,840$140,305$170,605$198,370
Adjustments for Features-1,440-1,8900-400-1,450-5,025-11,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,105$72,005$117,330$129,440$138,855$165,580$187,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,900$0$12,110$21,525$48,250$69,765

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Porsche 911

Model Year2016201620162016201620162016
ModelZ4Z4911911911911911
TrimsDrive35isDrive35isCarreraCarrera SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200   $1200$1200
7-speed manual  $300$300$300  
RWD$0$0$0$0$0  
AWD     $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25     
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$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
Roll bar$200$200     
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350$350
Tires, run-flat$150$150     
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100     
Ski sack$50$50     
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
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300$300$300
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500  
Raised top speed limiter$0$0     
Rear-engine configuration  $0$0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Active front spoiler     $500$500
Active rear spoiler     $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$6750     
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400$400  
Tall rear wing-type spoiler     $500$500
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200     
CD player$125$125     
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0     
Off-road navigation system  $0$0$0$0$0
S Voice support$0$0     
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250     
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0     
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25     
Surround sound $250$250$250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200     
Text dictation$50$50     
Voice control for external devices$0$0     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights      $200
Boost gauge     $75$75
Chronometer    $100 $100
Compass$0$0     
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125     
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50$50
LED headlights      $1000
Performance meter    $150 $150
Trip computer  $150$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$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$75
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 $250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50     
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50     
Metal pedals  $75$75$75$75$75
No leather in second row$-300$-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$300$300 $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars      $500
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  $200 $200
Rear wheel steering     $1500$1500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0     
Wheels, dark finish    $0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100  $100 $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100   $100$100
Total Value of Features$11,045$11,495$9,605$10,005$11,055$14,630$20,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,440$1,890$0$400$1,450$5,025$11,275
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,339-1,7570-3-10-29-57

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Porsche 911

Model Year20162016
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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested74088%
Total Not Requested10012%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Raised top speed limiter0No
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Total Requested50043%
Total Not Requested65057%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested74088%
Total Not Requested10012%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera

Bose, 445W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 445W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested35033%
Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic + travel information0Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
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 Requested200075%
Total Not Requested65025%
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
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%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera S

Bose, 445W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 445W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested35033%
Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic + travel information0Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
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 Requested200075%
Total Not Requested65025%
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
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%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera GTS

Bose, 445W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 445W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested35033%
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
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 Requested200080%
Total Not Requested50020%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Turbo

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%

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