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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: $42,115

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $52,365

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011201120112011201120122012
Model9119119119119119119111-Series1-Series
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S128i135i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $77,800 $90,500 $92,100 $104,800 $103,100 $135,500 $160,700 $31,200 $39,300
PCM 2,110 2,110 2,110 2,110 2,110        
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055 3,055 3,055 3,055 2,255 1,145      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 420 420 420 420 420        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710 710     550 550
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 615 615 365 0 0    
Heated front seats 525 525 525 525 525 525 525    
Heated steering wheel 250 250 250 250 250 250 250 190  
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530 530 530 530 530 530 380 380
Wood trim 890 890 890 890   890 890    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 3,040 950     950        
Carrera S wheels 1,550                
Steering-linked headlights 690 690 690 690 690 690      
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595 595 595 595    
Traffic information 0 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Satellite radio 750 750 750 750 750 750 750    
Cold Weather Package               700 550
Premium Package               3,400 1,750
Sport Package               1,300  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls               100  
Xenon HID headlights               900  
Navigation system               2,150 2,150
Satellite radio - one year subscription               350 350
M Sport Package                 1,300
PCM 0 0 0 0 0        
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597 2,597 2,597 2,597 0 973      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 0 0 0 0 0        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 0     500 500
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Heated front seats 0 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Heated steering wheel 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 175  
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451 451 451 0 451 0 345 345
Wood trim 757 757 757 757   757 0    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0 0     0        
Carrera S wheels 1,318                
Steering-linked headlights 0 0 0 0 0 0      
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Traffic information 0 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Satellite radio 0 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Cold Weather Package               635 500
Premium Package               3,095 1,595
Sport Package               1,185  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls               90  
Xenon HID headlights               820  
Navigation system               1,955 1,955
Satellite radio - one year subscription               320 320
M Sport Package                 1,185
Options (change) 15,730 12,090 11,140 11,140 10,150 5,375 3,540 10,020 7,030
Options (change) 5,123 3,805 3,805 3,805 0 2,181 0 9,120 6,400
Destination 950 950 950 950 950 950 950 895 895
Total Price $94,480 $103,540 $104,190 $116,890 $114,200 $141,825 $165,190 $42,115 $47,225

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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 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $51,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,918
Model Year201120112011201120112011201120122012
Model9119119119119119119111-Series1-Series
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S128i135i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine345hp H6385hp H6345hp H6385hp H6408hp H6500hp H6530hp H6230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6M6S7M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9235, 9235, 9235, 9235, 9385, 13385, 13180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$94,480$103,540$104,190$116,890$114,200$141,825$165,190$42,115$47,225
Adjustments for Features-1,240-1,240-7,540-3,240-1,440-4,065-10,415-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$93,240$102,300$96,650$113,650$112,760$137,760$154,775$42,015$47,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,060$3,410$20,410$19,520$44,520$61,535$0$5,210

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Features Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year201120112011201120112011201120122012
Model9119119119119119119111-Series1-Series
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S128i135i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150$150 $150$150
7-speed automated manual      $1200  
RWD$0$0  $0  $0$0
AWD  $1700$1700 $1700$1700  
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Wind blocker  $300      
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats       $0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500      
Ceramic brake rotors      $4000  
Side curtain airbags       $350$350
Tires, run-flat       $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based      $100  
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$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)      $500  
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300$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$0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit    $0    
Larger rear spoiler     $200$200  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200     
Power convertible top  $4000      
Rear spoiler        $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400$400    
Sport rocker panels (optional)        $0
Sunroof$900$900  $900$900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash      $325  
CD player$125$125$125$125$125$125 $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0$0  
DVD-compatible player       $0$0
HD radio       $50$50
iPod integration       $100$100
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription       $250$250
Surround sound     $250$250  
USB port$25$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices       $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge     $75$75  
Chronometer      $100  
Compass       $0$0
Cornering lights       $50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse       $25$25
Power-folding mirrors       $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors       $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim       $100 
Leather door panel trim$250$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$75$75  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650$650$650$650$650$650  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000$1000  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 $500$500$500$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector      $200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  $0  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control      $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls      $100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,390$4,390$10,690$6,390$4,590$7,215$13,565$3,250$3,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,240$1,240$7,540$3,240$1,440$4,065$10,415$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-80-57-344-132-12-90-60-920

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20112012
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 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

PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested640100%
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
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Carrera S wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
235/35ZR19 tires200No
295/30ZR19 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera S

PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested640100%
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
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa

PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested640100%
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
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa S

PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested640100%
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
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera GTS

PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested640100%
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
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested120086%
Total Not Requested20014%

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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
Total Requested393099%
Total Not Requested501%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
205/50VR17 tires200No
Special interior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested153097%
Total Not Requested503%

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