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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: $37,725

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $51,220

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092009200920112011
Model9119119119119111-Series1-Series
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurbo128i135i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $75,600 $86,200 $89,500 $100,100 $128,700 $29,450 $36,350
iPod integration 440 440 440 440 440    
Navigation system 2,110 2,110 2,110 2,110   2,100 2,100
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055 3,055 3,055 3,055 1,145    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 420 420 420 420      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710   550 550
Audio controls on steering wheel 870 870 870 870      
Floor mats 140 140 140 140 140    
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500 500 500 500
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530 530 530 530 350 350
Wood trim 890 890 890 890 890    
Steering-linked headlights 690 690 690 690      
Bluetooth cell phone link 695 695 695 695 695    
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595 595    
Traffic information 0 0 0 0 0    
Satellite radio 750 750 750 750 750    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel         255    
6-speed manual         0    
Premium Package           2,650 1,950
Xenon HID headlights           900  
Satellite radio - one year subscription           350 350
Sport Package             1,100
iPod integration 0 0 0 0 0    
Navigation system 1,794 1,794 1,794 1,794   1,910 1,910
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597 2,597 2,597 2,597 973    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 0 0 0 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0   500 500
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0      
Floor mats 119 119 119 119 119    
Heated front seats 425 425 425 425 425 455 455
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451 451 451 451 320 320
Wood trim 757 757 757 757 757    
Steering-linked headlights 0 0 0 0      
Bluetooth cell phone link 0 0 0 0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0 0    
Traffic information 0 0 0 0 0    
Satellite radio 0 0 0 0 0    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel         0    
6-speed manual         0    
Premium Package           2,410 1,775
Xenon HID headlights           820  
Satellite radio - one year subscription           320 320
Sport Package             1,000
Options (change) 12,395 12,395 12,395 12,395 5,940 7,400 6,900
Options (change) 6,143 6,143 6,143 6,143 2,725 6,735 6,280
Destination 950 950 950 950 950 875 875
Total Price $88,945 $99,545 $102,845 $113,445 $135,590 $37,725 $44,125

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 1-Series 128i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche 911 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $50,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,337
Model Year2009200920092009200920112011
Model9119119119119111-Series1-Series
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurbo128i135i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine345hp H6385hp H6345hp H6385hp 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, 9385, 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$88,945$99,545$102,845$113,445$135,590$37,725$44,125
Adjustments for Features-490-990-2,790-3,290-3,9650-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$88,455$98,555$100,055$110,155$131,625$37,725$43,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,100$11,600$21,700$43,170$0$5,950

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Features Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year2009200920092009200920112011
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  
Accessories 
Remote app     $25$25
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$300$300  
Engine / Motor 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming     $25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0  
HD radio     $50$50
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader     $25$25
Surround sound    $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200$200
Voice control for external devices     $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge    $75  
Compass     $0$0
Cornering lights     $50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50 $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse     $25$25
Power-folding mirrors     $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 $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$3,490$3,990$5,790$6,290$6,965$3,000$3,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$490$990$2,790$3,290$3,965$0$450
Value of Feature Adjustments-39-71-192-206-1070-416

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20092011
Model9111-Series
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase92.5 in104.7 in
Length175.6 in171.7 in
Width71.2 in68.8 in
Height51.6 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,076 lb.3,253 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 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 Volume4.4 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 headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
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
Total Requested313091%
Total Not Requested3259%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
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
Total Requested193086%
Total Not Requested32514%
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
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

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