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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: $39,820

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $55,610

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220122012201220082008
Model9119119119119119119111-Series1-Series
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S128i135i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $79,000 $91,900 $93,500 $106,400 $103,100 $137,500 $160,700 $28,600 $34,900
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    
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530 530 530 530 530 530 350 350
Heated front seats 525 525 525 525 525 525 525 500 500
Wood trim 890 890 890 890   890 890    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 3,040 950     950        
Carrera S wheels 1,550                
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    
Steering-linked headlights 690 690 690 690 690 690      
Premium Package               3,700 3,400
Sport Package               1,300 1,100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls               100 100
Navigation system               2,100 2,100
Xenon HID headlights               800  
iPod integration               400 400
Satellite radio - one year subscription               595 595
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    
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451 451 451 0 451 0 320 320
Heated front seats 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 455 455
Wood trim 757 757 757 757   757 0    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0 0     0        
Carrera S wheels 1,318                
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    
Steering-linked headlights 0 0 0 0 0 0      
Premium Package               3,365 3,095
Sport Package               1,185 1,000
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls               90 90
Navigation system               1,910 1,910
Xenon HID headlights               730  
iPod integration               365 365
Satellite radio - one year subscription               540 540
Options (change) 15,480 11,840 10,890 10,890 9,900 5,125 3,290 10,395 9,095
Options (change) 5,123 3,805 3,805 3,805 0 2,181 0 9,460 8,275
Destination 950 950 950 950 950 950 950 825 825
Total Price $95,430 $104,690 $105,340 $118,240 $113,950 $143,575 $164,940 $39,820 $44,820

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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: $54,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,884
Model Year201220122012201220122012201220082008
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, 13?, 10?, 10
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$95,430$104,690$105,340$118,240$113,950$143,575$164,940$39,820$44,820
Adjustments for Features-1,005-1,005-2,505-3,005-1,205-3,830-10,1800-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$94,425$103,685$102,835$115,235$112,745$139,745$154,760$39,820$44,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,260$8,410$20,810$18,320$45,320$60,335$0$4,750

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Features Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year201220122012201220122012201220082008
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  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
Residual heat       $50$50
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    
Rear-engine configuration$0$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit    $0    
Larger rear spoiler     $200$200  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200     
Rear spoiler        $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400$400    
Sunroof$900$900  $900$900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
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  
iPod integration       $100$100
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15$15  
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  
Telematics service, such as OnStar       $200$200
USB port$25$25$25$25$25$25$25  
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  
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse       $25$25
Power-folding mirrors       $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors       $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$100
Total Value of Features$4,255$4,255$5,755$6,255$4,455$7,080$13,430$3,250$3,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,005$1,005$2,505$3,005$1,205$3,830$10,180$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-64-46-113-121-10-84-590-231

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20122008
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

PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested62598%
Total Not Requested152%
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, passenger seat50Yes
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
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 player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested62598%
Total Not Requested152%
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, passenger seat50Yes
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
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa

PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested62598%
Total Not Requested152%
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, passenger seat50Yes
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
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa S

PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested62598%
Total Not Requested152%
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, passenger seat50Yes
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
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera GTS

PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested62598%
Total Not Requested152%
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, passenger seat50Yes
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
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested313093%
Total Not Requested2507%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
205/50VR17 tires200No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested283092%
Total Not Requested2508%
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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