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Porsche 911 vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche 911 vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,620

BMW 3-Series 325Ci   
Difference: $44,895

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092009200920062006
Model9119119119119113-Series3-Series
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurbo325Ci330Ci
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $75,600 $86,200 $89,500 $100,100 $128,700 $32,300 $37,600
Power front seats 1,550 1,550 1,550 1,550      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710   475 475
Wood trim 890 890 890 890 890    
Audio controls on steering wheel 870 870 870 870      
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530 530 530 530 350 350
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500 500    
Steering-linked headlights 690 690 690 690   800 800
Navigation system 2,110 2,110 2,110 2,110   1,800 1,800
Bluetooth cell phone link 695 695 695 695 695    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 420 420 420 420      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel         255    
6-speed manual         0    
Premium Package           2,000 2,200
Cold Weather Package           750 750
Leather seating surfaces           1,450  
Power front seats 1,318 1,318 1,318 1,318      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0   430 430
Wood trim 757 757 757 757 757    
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0      
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451 451 451 451 320 320
Heated front seats 425 425 425 425 425    
Steering-linked headlights 0 0 0 0   730 730
Navigation system 1,794 1,794 1,794 1,794   1,640 1,640
Bluetooth cell phone link 0 0 0 0 0    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 0 0 0 0      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel         0    
6-speed manual         0    
Premium Package           1,820 2,000
Cold Weather Package           685 685
Leather seating surfaces           1,320  
Options (change) 8,965 8,965 8,965 8,965 2,870 7,625 6,375
Options (change) 4,745 4,745 4,745 4,745 1,633 6,945 5,805
Destination 950 950 950 950 950 695 695
Total Price $85,515 $96,115 $99,415 $110,015 $132,520 $40,620 $44,670

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 3-Series 325Ci
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche 911 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $45,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,585
Model Year2009200920092009200920062006
Model9119119119119113-Series3-Series
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurbo325Ci330Ci
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine345hp H6385hp H6345hp H6385hp H6480hp H6184hp I6225hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6M5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9235, 9235, 9235, 9385, 13?, 10?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/35-19235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$85,515$96,115$99,415$110,015$132,520$40,620$44,670
Adjustments for Features0-500-2,300-2,800-3,475-125-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$85,515$95,615$97,115$107,215$129,045$40,495$44,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,100$11,600$21,700$43,530$0$3,900

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Features Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2009200920092009200920062006
Model9119119119119113-Series3-Series
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurbo325Ci330Ci
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150 $150
5-speed manual     $0 
RWD$0$0   $0$0
AWD  $1700$1700$1700  
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows     $125$125
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$300  
Engine / Motor 
Rear-engine configuration$0$0$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings     $75$75
Larger rear spoiler    $200  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200   
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400   
Sunroof$900$900  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0  
Surround sound    $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75  
Boost gauge    $75  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse     $25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors     $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row     $50$50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150$150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 $500$500  
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,115$2,615$4,415$4,915$5,590$2,240$2,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$2,300$2,800$3,475$125$275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-30-132-145-68-115-252

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20092006
Model9113-Series
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase92.5 in107.3 in
Length175.6 in176.7 in
Width71.2 in69.2 in
Height51.6 in53.9 in
Curb Weight3,076 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in36.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in54.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom31.5 in36.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume4.4 ft39.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera

Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera S

Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa

Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa S

Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325Ci

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested135086%
Total Not Requested22514%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330Ci

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested145088%
Total Not Requested20012%

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