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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: $44,145

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $44,660

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092009200920072007
Model9119119119119113-Series3-Series
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurbo328i335i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $75,600 $86,200 $89,500 $100,100 $128,700 $35,300 $40,800
iPod integration 440 440 440 440 440 400 400
Navigation system 2,110 2,110 2,110 2,110   2,100 2,100
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055 3,055 3,055 3,055 1,145    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 420 420 420 420      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710   475 475
Wood trim 890 890 890 890 890    
Steering-linked headlights 690 690 690 690      
Audio controls on steering wheel 870 870 870 870      
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530 530 530 530 350 350
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500 500 500 500
Satellite radio 750 750 750 750 750 595 595
Bluetooth cell phone link 695 695 695 695 695    
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595 595    
Traffic information 0 0 0 0 0    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel         255    
6-speed manual         0   0
Premium Package           3,250 2,550
Sport Package (AWD)           400  
Sport Package             1,000
iPod integration 0 0 0 0 0 365 365
Navigation system 1,794 1,794 1,794 1,794   1,910 1,910
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597 2,597 2,597 2,597 973    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 0 0 0 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0   430 430
Wood trim 757 757 757 757 757    
Steering-linked headlights 0 0 0 0      
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0      
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451 451 451 451 320 320
Heated front seats 425 425 425 425 425 455 455
Satellite radio 0 0 0 0 0 540 540
Bluetooth cell phone link 0 0 0 0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0 0    
Traffic information 0 0 0 0 0    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel         0    
6-speed manual         0   0
Premium Package           2,960 2,320
Sport Package (AWD)           365  
Sport Package             910
Options (change) 12,255 12,255 12,255 12,255 5,800 8,070 7,970
Options (change) 6,024 6,024 6,024 6,024 2,606 7,345 7,250
Destination 950 950 950 950 950 775 775
Total Price $88,805 $99,405 $102,705 $113,305 $135,450 $44,145 $49,545

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 3-Series 328i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche 911 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $45,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,316
Model Year2009200920092009200920072007
Model9119119119119113-Series3-Series
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurbo328i335i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine345hp H6385hp H6345hp H6385hp H6480hp H6230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9235, 9235, 9235, 9385, 13?, 10?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/35-19235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$88,805$99,405$102,705$113,305$135,450$44,145$49,545
Adjustments for Features0-500-2,300-2,800-3,475-885-1,135
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$88,805$98,905$100,405$110,505$131,975$43,260$48,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,100$11,600$21,700$43,170$0$5,150

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Features Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2009200920092009200920072007
Model9119119119119113-Series3-Series
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurbo328i335i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0   $0$0
AWD  $1700$1700$1700  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row     $100$100
Side curtain airbags     $350$350
Tires, run-flat     $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment     $50$50
Cargo mat     $40$40
Rear seat pass-through     $100$100
Second-row low console     $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control     $125$125
Rear air vents with manual controls     $150$150
Residual heat     $50$50
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 
Larger rear spoiler    $200  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200   
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400   
Sunroof$900$900  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15  
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0  
Surround sound    $250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge    $75  
Compass     $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse     $25$25
Power-folding mirrors     $50$50
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
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $50$50
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/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 $500$500  
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,130$2,630$4,430$4,930$5,605$3,015$3,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$2,300$2,800$3,475$885$1,135
Value of Feature Adjustments0-35-156-172-91-814-1,044

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20092007
Model9113-Series
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase92.5 in108.7 in
Length175.6 in181.1 in
Width71.2 in70.2 in
Height51.6 in54.1 in
Curb Weight3,076 lb.3,352 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom31.5 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume4.4 ft311.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera

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 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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera S

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 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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa

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 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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa S

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 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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%

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 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested260091%
Total Not Requested2509%
Sport Package (AWD)
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45HR17 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested30038%
Total Not Requested50062%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested30038%
Total Not Requested50062%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Total Requested170087%
Total Not Requested25013%

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