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Porsche 911 vs. BMW 1-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche 911 vs. BMW 1-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,175

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $44,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,130

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $36,730

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008200820122012
Model9119119119119111-Series1-Series
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurbo128i135i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $73,500 $83,800 $87,000 $97,300 $126,200 $31,200 $39,300
Base Invoice $64,174 $73,192 $76,038 $85,011 $110,313 $28,885 $36,335
Xenon HID headlights 1,090   1,090     900  
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055 3,055 3,055 3,055 1,145    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 385 385 385 385      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690 690   550 550
Floor mats 140 140 140 140 140    
Audio controls on steering wheel 990 990 990 990      
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500 500   500
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530 530 530 530 380 380
Wood trim 890 890 890 890 890    
Navigation system 2,110 2,110 2,110 2,110   2,150 2,150
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel         620    
Cold Weather Package           700  
Premium Package           3,400 1,750
M Sport Package             1,300
Xenon HID headlights 927   927     820  
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597 2,597 2,597 2,597 973    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 327 327 327 327      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 587 587 587 587   500 500
Floor mats 119 119 119 119 119    
Audio controls on steering wheel 842 842 842 842      
Heated front seats 425 425 425 425 425   455
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451 451 451 451 345 345
Wood trim 757 757 757 757 757    
Navigation system 1,794 1,794 1,794 1,794   1,955 1,955
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel         527    
Cold Weather Package           635  
Premium Package           3,095 1,595
M Sport Package             1,185
Options (change) 10,380 9,290 10,380 9,290 3,825 8,080 6,630
Options (change) 8,826 7,899 8,826 7,899 3,252 7,350 6,035
Destination 860 860 860 860 860 895 895
Total Price $84,740 $93,950 $98,240 $107,450 $130,885 $40,175 $46,825
Total Invoice $73,860 $81,951 $85,724 $93,770 $114,425 $37,130 $43,265

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW 1-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series 128i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $44,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,708
Model Year2008200820082008200820122012
Model9119119119119111-Series1-Series
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurbo128i135i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine325hp H6355hp H6325hp H6355hp H6480hp H6230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9235, 9235, 9235, 9325, 13180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/35-19235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$84,740$93,950$98,240$107,450$130,885$40,175$46,825
Adjustments for Features-25-650-2,025-2,650-3,7750-400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$84,715$93,300$96,215$104,800$127,110$40,175$46,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,585$11,500$20,085$42,395$0$6,250
Total Invoice$73,860$81,951$85,724$93,770$114,425$37,130$43,265
Adjustments for Features-22-567-1,767-2,313-3,3000-370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$73,838$81,384$83,957$91,457$111,125$37,130$42,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,546$10,119$17,619$37,287$0$5,765

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Features Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year2008200820082008200820122012
Model9119119119119111-Series1-Series
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurbo128i135i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0   $0$0
AWD  $1700$1700$1700  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0$0
Side curtain airbags     $350$350
Tires, run-flat     $150$150
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console     $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation     $100$100
Dual-zone climate control     $125$125
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300  
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter      $0
Rear-engine configuration$0$0$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Larger rear spoiler    $200  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200   
Rear spoiler      $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400   
Sport rocker panels (optional)      $0
Sunroof$900$900  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input     $50$50
DVD-Audio-compatible player    $0  
DVD-compatible player     $0$0
HD radio     $50$50
iPod integration     $100$100
Media drive     $15$15
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0  
Surround sound    $250  
Traffic information     $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  
Compass     $0$0
Cornering lights     $50$50
Fog lights $125 $125$125$125$125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse     $25$25
Power-folding mirrors     $50$50
Steering-linked headlights     $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors     $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim     $100 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat      $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat      $50
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75$75  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650$650$650$650  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 $500$500  
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Total Value of Features$2,990$3,615$4,990$5,615$6,740$2,965$3,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$25$650$2,025$2,650$3,775$0$400
Value of Feature Adjustments-22-567-1,767-2,313-3,3000-370

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20082012
Model9111-Series
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase92.5 in104.7 in
Length175.6 in172.2 in
Width71.2 in68.8 in
Height51.6 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,076 lb.3,209 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom31.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume4.8 ft310.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera

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 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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera S

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 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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa

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 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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa S

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 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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%

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%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
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
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested385597%
Total Not Requested1253%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested145592%
Total Not Requested1258%

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