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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: $66,995

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $36,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,315

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $27,547

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016200820082008
ModelZ4Z4911911911
TrimsDrive35isDrive35isCarreraCarrera STurbo
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $57,500 $66,350 $83,800 $94,100 $136,500
Base Invoice $53,580 $61,720 $73,192 $82,209 $119,331
Technology Package 2,250 2,250      
M Sport Package 2,500        
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  
Wood trim   0 890 890 890
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
Voice recorder     650 650 650
Navigation system     2,110 2,110  
Bluetooth cell phone link     960 960 960
Xenon HID headlights     1,090    
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,990    
Audio controls on steering wheel     990 990  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel         620
Technology Package 2,050 2,050      
M Sport Package 2,275        
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  
Wood trim   0 757 757 757
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
Voice recorder     553 553 553
Navigation system     1,794 1,794  
Bluetooth cell phone link     816 816 816
Xenon HID headlights     927    
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,692    
Audio controls on steering wheel     842 842  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel         527
Options (change) 8,500 6,000 18,595 15,515 6,085
Options (change) 7,740 5,465 15,810 13,191 5,174
Destination 995 995 860 860 860
Total Price $66,995 $73,345 $103,255 $110,475 $143,445
Total Invoice $62,315 $68,180 $89,862 $96,260 $125,365

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Porsche 911

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW Z4 sDrive35i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $40,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,133
Model Year20162016200820082008
ModelZ4Z4911911911
TrimsDrive35isDrive35isCarreraCarrera STurbo
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine300hp I6335hp I6325hp H6355hp H6480hp H6
TransmissionS7S7M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10650, 16235, 9235, 9325, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$66,995$73,345$103,255$110,475$143,445
Adjustments for Features-3,855-4,3050-125-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,140$69,040$103,255$110,350$141,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,900$0$7,095$38,240
Total Invoice$62,315$68,180$89,862$96,260$125,365
Adjustments for Features-3,586-4,0020-109-1,704
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,729$64,178$89,862$96,151$123,661
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,449$0$6,289$33,799

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Porsche 911

Model Year20162016200820082008
ModelZ4Z4911911911
TrimsDrive35isDrive35isCarreraCarrera STurbo
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200   
6-speed manual  $150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250   
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 
App support$0$0   
Aux input$50$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
DVD-Audio-compatible player    $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
HD radio$50$50   
Media drive$15$15   
Off-road navigation system  $0$0$0
S Voice support$0$0   
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Surround sound $250  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Text dictation$50$50   
Traffic + travel 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 
Compass$0$0   
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    
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 trim $300$300$300$300
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$100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100   
Total Value of Features$10,860$11,310$7,005$7,130$8,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,855$4,305$0$125$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,586-4,0020-109-1,704

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Porsche 911

Model Year20162008
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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested60071%
Total Not Requested24029%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested60071%
Total Not Requested24029%

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
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, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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
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, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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
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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