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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: $43,635

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $58,795

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152015201520122012
Model9119119119119111-Series1-Series
TrimCarreraCarrera SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S128i135i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $84,300 $98,900 $114,200 $151,100 $182,700 $31,200 $39,300
Premium Package Plus 2,330 2,330 4,470        
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825 3,825   1,145      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710     550 550
HD radio 370 370 370        
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 165 0 0    
Heated steering wheel 270 270 270 270 270 190  
Obstacle detection, rear 610 610 610       380
Wood trim 1,770 1,770   1,990 0    
Sunroof 1,990 1,990 1,990   1,990    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 2,980 890 890        
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595 595    
Power-folding mirrors 320 320 0 320 0    
Satellite radio 750 750 750        
Interior ambient lighting       510 510    
Cold Weather Package           700 550
Premium Package           3,400 1,750
Sport Package           1,300  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls           100  
Convenience Package           1,650  
Navigation system           2,150 2,150
App support           250 250
BMW Assist           650 650
Auto-dimming headlights           250 250
Satellite radio - one year subscription           350 350
M Sport Package             1,300
Aluminum trim             0
Proximity key             500
Premium Package Plus 0 0 0        
Adaptive sport seats plus 0 0   0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0     500 500
HD radio 0 0 0        
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0 0    
Heated steering wheel 0 0 0 0 0 175  
Obstacle detection, rear 0 0 0       345
Wood trim 0 0   0 0    
Sunroof 0 0 0   0    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0 0 0        
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0 0    
Power-folding mirrors 0 0 0 0 0    
Satellite radio 0 0 0        
Interior ambient lighting       0 0    
Cold Weather Package           635 500
Premium Package           3,095 1,595
Sport Package           1,185  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls           90  
Convenience Package           1,500  
Navigation system           1,955 1,955
App support           230 230
BMW Assist           590 590
Auto-dimming headlights           230 230
Satellite radio - one year subscription           320 320
M Sport Package             1,185
Aluminum trim             0
Proximity key             455
Options (change) 17,135 15,045 10,820 4,830 3,365 11,540 8,680
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 10,505 7,905
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 895 895
Total Price $102,430 $114,940 $126,015 $156,925 $187,060 $43,635 $48,875

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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: $57,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,091
Model Year2015201520152015201520122012
Model9119119119119111-Series1-Series
TrimCarreraCarrera SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S128i135i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine350hp H6400hp H6430hp H6520hp H6560hp H6230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionM7M7M7S7S7M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9235, 9235, 9445, 12445, 12180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19245/35-20245/35-20245/35-20245/35-20205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$102,430$114,940$126,015$156,925$187,060$43,635$48,875
Adjustments for Features-2,065-2,465-3,515-8,340-14,740-3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$100,365$112,475$122,500$148,585$172,320$43,335$48,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,110$22,135$48,220$71,955$0$5,540

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Features Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year2015201520152015201520122012
Model9119119119119111-Series1-Series
TrimCarreraCarrera SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S128i135i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manual$300$300$300    
7-speed automated manual   $1200$1200  
6-speed manual     $150$150
RWD$0$0$0  $0$0
AWD   $1700$1700  
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250$250  $250$250
Remote app     $25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0$0
Ceramic brake rotors    $4000  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front    $150  
Tires, run-flat     $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console     $100$100
Climate Control 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)  $500 $500  
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500    
Raised top speed limiter     $0$0
Rear-engine configuration$0$0$0$0$0  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Active front spoiler   $500$500  
Active rear spoiler   $300$300  
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0    
Body kit (gray/black)  $0$0$0  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0$0$0  
Rear spoiler      $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400    
Sport rocker panels (optional)      $0
Tall rear wing-type spoiler   $500$500  
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0$0$0
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0  
DVD-compatible player     $0$0
iPod integration     $100$100
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$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25  
Traffic information     $25$25
USB port$25$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices     $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200$200$200
Boost gauge   $75$75  
Chronometer  $100 $100  
Compass     $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights     $125$125
LED headlights    $1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse     $25$25
Performance meter  $150 $150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors     $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300     
Folding second row seats     $300$300
Folding second row seats w/o opening to trunk$75$75$75$75$75  
Leather door panel trim$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  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250    
Synthetic suede headliner$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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 $200  
Rear wheel steering   $1500$1500  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0  $0$0
Wheels, dark finish  $0    
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,165$5,565$6,615$11,440$17,840$3,400$3,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,065$2,465$3,515$8,340$14,740$300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-20-21-28-53-78-2770

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20152012
Model9111-Series
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase96.5 in104.7 in
Length176.8 in172.2 in
Width71.2 in68.8 in
Height51.3 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,043 lb.3,209 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 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

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested205077%
Total Not Requested60023%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested120071%
Total Not Requested50029%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera S

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested205077%
Total Not Requested60023%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested120071%
Total Not Requested50029%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera GTS

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested200080%
Total Not Requested50020%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Turbo

Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
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

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 mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
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 Requested3980100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
205/50VR17 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested120092%
Total Not Requested1008%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested12533%
Total Not Requested25067%

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 seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested1580100%
Total Not Requested00%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested12533%
Total Not Requested25067%

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