| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
Porsche 911 vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Porsche 911 vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $83,945 BMW 3-Series M3 | ||||||
| Difference: $35,540 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $78,640 BMW 3-Series M3 | ||||||
| Difference: $27,553 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2018 |
| Model | 911 | 911 | 911 | 911 | 911 | 3-Series |
| Trim | Carrera | Carrera S | Carrera GTS | Turbo | Turbo S | M3 |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $89,400 | $103,400 | $119,000 | $159,200 | $188,100 | $65,500 |
| Base Invoice | $80,460 | $93,060 | $107,100 | $143,280 | $169,290 | $61,595 |
| Heated steering wheel | 470 | 470 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Adaptive sport seats plus | 3,825 | 3,825 | 1,145 | |||
| Premium Package Plus | 3,970 | 3,970 | 4,570 | |||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | 1,320 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 710 | 710 | 710 | 550 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | 850 | 850 | 850 | 850 | 850 | 500 |
| Wood trim | 1,990 | 1,990 | 1,990 | 0 | 0 | |
| Sunroof | 1,990 | 1,990 | 1,990 | 1,990 | 0 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | 320 | 320 | 0 | 320 | 0 | |
| Ceramic brake rotors | 8,520 | 8,520 | 8,520 | 9,210 | 8,150 | |
| 245/35ZR20 | 1,580 | |||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 3,490 | 3,490 | 3,850 | |||
| Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel | 470 | |||||
| LED headlights | 2,765 | |||||
| Interior ambient lighting | 510 | 510 | ||||
| Proximity key | 1,090 | 1,090 | ||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | 500 | |||||
| Executive Package | 4,100 | |||||
| Full Merino Leather | 2,650 | |||||
| Apple CarPlay support | 300 | |||||
| 255/35YR19 | 1,200 | |||||
| Heated steering wheel | 400 | 400 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Adaptive sport seats plus | 3,251 | 3,251 | 973 | |||
| Premium Package Plus | 3,375 | 3,375 | 3,884 | |||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | 1,122 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 604 | 604 | 604 | 505 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | 723 | 723 | 723 | 723 | 723 | 460 |
| Wood trim | 1,692 | 1,692 | 1,692 | 0 | 0 | |
| Sunroof | 1,692 | 1,692 | 1,692 | 1,692 | 0 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | 272 | 272 | 0 | 272 | 0 | |
| Ceramic brake rotors | 7,242 | 7,242 | 7,242 | 7,829 | 7,500 | |
| 245/35ZR20 | 1,343 | |||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 2,967 | 2,967 | 3,273 | |||
| Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel | 400 | |||||
| LED headlights | 2,350 | |||||
| Interior ambient lighting | 434 | 434 | ||||
| Proximity key | 927 | 927 | ||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | 425 | |||||
| Executive Package | 3,770 | |||||
| Full Merino Leather | 2,435 | |||||
| Apple CarPlay support | 275 | |||||
| 255/35YR19 | 1,105 | |||||
| Options (change) | 29,035 | 26,135 | 23,725 | 15,615 | 4,440 | 17,450 |
| Options (change) | 24,683 | 22,218 | 20,168 | 13,275 | 3,776 | 16,050 |
| Destination | 1,050 | 1,050 | 1,050 | 1,050 | 1,050 | 995 |
| Total Price | $119,485 | $130,585 | $143,775 | $175,865 | $193,590 | $83,945 |
| Total Invoice | $106,193 | $116,328 | $128,318 | $157,605 | $174,116 | $78,640 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW 3-Series
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series M3 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,025 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,007 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2018 |
| Model | 911 | 911 | 911 | 911 | 911 | 3-Series |
| Trim | Carrera | Carrera S | Carrera GTS | Turbo | Turbo S | M3 |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 370hp H6 | 420hp H6 | 450hp H6 | 540hp H6 | 580hp H6 | 425hp I6 |
| Transmission | M7 | M7 | M7 | S7 | S7 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 8 | ?, 8 | ?, 8 | 555, 12 | 555, 12 | 600, 16 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/35-20 | 245/35-20 | 245/35-20 | 245/35-20 | 245/35-20 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | $119,485 | $130,585 | $143,775 | $175,865 | $193,590 | $83,945 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | 0 | -1,200 | -5,700 | -6,200 | -485 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $119,485 | $130,585 | $142,575 | $170,165 | $187,390 | $83,460 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $11,100 | $23,090 | $50,680 | $67,905 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $106,193 | $116,328 | $128,318 | $157,605 | $174,116 | $78,640 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | 0 | -1,071 | -5,108 | -5,576 | -454 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $106,193 | $116,328 | $127,247 | $152,497 | $168,540 | $78,186 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $10,135 | $21,054 | $46,304 | $62,347 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2018 |
| Model | 911 | 911 | 911 | 911 | 911 | 3-Series |
| Trim | Carrera | Carrera S | Carrera GTS | Turbo | Turbo S | M3 |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 7-speed manual | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | $1200 | ||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | ||||
| Accessories | ||||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | |||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | |||||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | |||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $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 | |||||
| Around view cameras | $500 | |||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | |||||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | |||||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | |||||
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Drivetrain | ||||||
| Active rear differential | $500 | |||||
| Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented) | $500 | $500 | $500 | |||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||||||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | |||||
| Rear-engine configuration | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Exterior | ||||||
| Active front spoiler | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Active grille shutters | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Active rear spoiler | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Body kit (gray/black) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | $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 | ||||||
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |||||
| Off-road navigation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| S Voice support | $0 | |||||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | |||||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |||||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |||||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Boost gauge | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Compass | $0 | |||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | |||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | |||||
| Performance data recording app | $200 | |||||
| Performance meter | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | |||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | |||||
| Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | |||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |||||
| Folding second row seats w/o opening to trunk | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | |||||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $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 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 | |||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Active stabilizer bars | $500 | |||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | |||||
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | |||||
| Rear wheel steering | $1500 | $1500 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Downshift rev matching | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $5,140 | $5,140 | $6,340 | $10,840 | $11,340 | $5,625 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $0 | $1,200 | $5,700 | $6,200 | $485 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | 0 | -1,071 | -5,108 | -5,576 | -454 |
Specifications Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2017 | 2018 |
| Model | 911 | 3-Series |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 96.5 in | 110.6 in |
| Length | 177.1 in | 182.5 in |
| Width | 71.2 in | 71.3 in |
| Height | 50.9 in | 56.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,154 lb. | 3,502 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 15.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 0.0 in | 40.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 0.0 in | 42.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 0.0 in | 35.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 5.1 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.3 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera
| Adaptive sport seats plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 29% |
| Premium Package Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 2625 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 725 | 22% |
Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera S
| Adaptive sport seats plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 29% |
| Premium Package Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 2625 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 725 | 22% |
Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera GTS
| Premium Package Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1925 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 575 | 23% |
Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Turbo
| Adaptive sport seats plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 300 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 40% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3
| 255/35YR19 tires | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 255/35YR19 tires | 200 | No |
| 275/35YR19 tires | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Executive Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | No |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 38% |
| Total Not Requested | 1500 | 62% |
| Full Merino Leather | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | -450 | No |
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 450 | Yes |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | Yes |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 1000 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1700 | 136% |
| Total Not Requested | -450 | -36% |
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