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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: $44,670 BMW 3-Series 330Ci | |||||||
| Difference: $40,890 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $40,895 BMW 3-Series 330Ci | |||||||
| Difference: $33,662 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | 911 | 911 | 911 | 911 | 911 | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | Carrera | Carrera S | Targa | Targa S | Turbo | 330Ci | M3 |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Base Price | $73,500 | $83,800 | $87,000 | $97,300 | $126,200 | $37,600 | $48,900 |
| Base Invoice | $64,174 | $73,192 | $76,038 | $85,011 | $110,313 | $34,395 | $44,680 |
| Adaptive Sports Seats | 3,055 | 3,055 | 3,055 | 3,055 | 1,145 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | 1,090 | 1,090 | 700 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 690 | 690 | 690 | 690 | 475 | 475 | |
| Wood trim | 890 | 890 | 890 | 890 | 890 | ||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 990 | 990 | 990 | 990 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 530 | 530 | 530 | 530 | 530 | 350 | 350 |
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Navigation system | 2,110 | 2,110 | 2,110 | 2,110 | 1,800 | 1,800 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 385 | 385 | 385 | 385 | |||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 960 | 960 | 960 | 960 | 960 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 620 | ||||||
| Cold Weather Package | 750 | 750 | |||||
| Premium Package | 2,200 | ||||||
| Steering-linked headlights | 800 | ||||||
| Power front seats | 995 | ||||||
| Adjustable seats | 500 | ||||||
| Sunroof | 1,050 | ||||||
| Rear spoiler | 0 | ||||||
| Adaptive Sports Seats | 2,597 | 2,597 | 2,597 | 2,597 | 973 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | 927 | 927 | 635 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 587 | 587 | 587 | 587 | 430 | 430 | |
| Wood trim | 757 | 757 | 757 | 757 | 757 | ||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 842 | 842 | 842 | 842 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 451 | 451 | 451 | 451 | 451 | 320 | 320 |
| Heated front seats | 425 | 425 | 425 | 425 | 425 | ||
| Navigation system | 1,794 | 1,794 | 1,794 | 1,794 | 1,640 | 1,640 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 327 | 327 | 327 | 327 | |||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 816 | 816 | 816 | 816 | 816 | ||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 527 | ||||||
| Cold Weather Package | 685 | 685 | |||||
| Premium Package | 2,000 | ||||||
| Steering-linked headlights | 730 | ||||||
| Power front seats | 905 | ||||||
| Adjustable seats | 455 | ||||||
| Sunroof | 955 | ||||||
| Rear spoiler | 0 | ||||||
| Options (change) | 11,200 | 10,110 | 11,200 | 10,110 | 4,645 | 6,375 | 6,620 |
| Options (change) | 9,523 | 8,596 | 9,523 | 8,596 | 3,949 | 5,805 | 6,025 |
| Destination | 860 | 860 | 860 | 860 | 860 | 695 | 695 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,000 |
| Total Price | $85,560 | $94,770 | $99,060 | $108,270 | $131,705 | $44,670 | $57,215 |
| Total Invoice | $74,557 | $82,648 | $86,421 | $94,467 | $115,122 | $40,895 | $52,400 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW 3-Series
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 330Ci | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $41,215 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,960 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | 911 | 911 | 911 | 911 | 911 | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | Carrera | Carrera S | Targa | Targa S | Turbo | 330Ci | M3 |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Engine | 325hp H6 | 355hp H6 | 325hp H6 | 355hp H6 | 480hp H6 | 225hp I6 | 333hp I6 |
| Transmission | M6 | M6 | M6 | M6 | M6 | M6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 235, 9 | 235, 9 | 235, 9 | 235, 9 | 325, 13 | ?, 12 | ?, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/40-18 | 235/35-19 | 235/40-18 | 235/35-19 | 235/35-19 | 205/50-17 | 225/45-18 |
| Total Price | $85,560 | $94,770 | $99,060 | $108,270 | $131,705 | $44,670 | $57,215 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -625 | -2,000 | -2,625 | -3,750 | -325 | -495 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $85,560 | $94,145 | $97,060 | $105,645 | $127,955 | $44,345 | $56,720 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $8,585 | $11,500 | $20,085 | $42,395 | $0 | $12,375 |
| Total Invoice | $74,557 | $82,648 | $86,421 | $94,467 | $115,122 | $40,895 | $52,400 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -545 | -1,745 | -2,290 | -3,278 | -298 | -453 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $74,557 | $82,103 | $84,676 | $92,177 | $111,844 | $40,597 | $51,947 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $7,546 | $10,119 | $17,620 | $37,287 | $0 | $11,350 |
Features Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | 911 | 911 | 911 | 911 | 911 | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | Carrera | Carrera S | Targa | Targa S | Turbo | 330Ci | M3 |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 |
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | ||||
| Accessories | |||||||
| Power flip-out rear side windows | $125 | $125 | |||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | ||||||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | |||||
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Cargo mat | $40 | $40 | |||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Ski sack | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Climate Control | |||||||
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Drivetrain | |||||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | $300 | |||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||||
| Rear-engine configuration | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Exterior | |||||||
| Body kit | $0 | ||||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Larger rear spoiler | $200 | ||||||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | |||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||||||
| Retractable rear spoiler | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | |||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Off-road navigation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | ||||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | ||||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Boost gauge | $75 | ||||||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | |||||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | ||||||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | |||||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | ||||||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | ||||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | ||||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | |||||
| 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 | ||||||
| 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 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | ||||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | ||||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||||
| Total Value of Features | $3,290 | $3,915 | $5,290 | $5,915 | $7,040 | $3,615 | $3,785 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $625 | $2,000 | $2,625 | $3,750 | $325 | $495 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -545 | -1,745 | -2,290 | -3,278 | -298 | -453 |
Specifications Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2008 | 2006 |
| Model | 911 | 3-Series |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Wheelbase | 92.5 in | 107.3 in |
| Length | 175.6 in | 176.7 in |
| Width | 71.2 in | 69.2 in |
| Height | 51.6 in | 53.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,076 lb. | 3,198 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 16.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.0 in | 36.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 51.7 in | 54.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.6 in | 41.7 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 31.5 in | 36.2 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 52.7 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 0.0 in | 33.2 in |
| Cargo Volume | 4.8 ft3 | 9.5 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera
| Adaptive Sports Seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 87% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 13% |
Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera S
| Adaptive Sports Seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 87% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 13% |
Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa
| Adaptive Sports Seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 87% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 13% |
Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa S
| Adaptive Sports Seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 87% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 13% |
Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Turbo
| Adaptive Sports Seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 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 330Ci
| Steering-linked headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 500 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 23% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 17% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1450 | 88% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 12% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3
| Power front seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 3% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 17% |
| Adjustable seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 500 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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