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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: $70,395 BMW 3-Series M3 | ||||||
| Difference: $22,450 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2012 |
| Model | 911 | 911 | 911 | 911 | 911 | 3-Series |
| Trim | Carrera | Carrera S | Targa | Targa S | Turbo | M3 |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Base Price | $75,600 | $86,200 | $89,500 | $100,100 | $128,700 | $60,100 |
| iPod integration | 440 | 440 | 440 | 440 | 440 | |
| Navigation system | 2,110 | 2,110 | 2,110 | 2,110 | ||
| Adaptive Sports Seats | 3,055 | 3,055 | 3,055 | 3,055 | 1,145 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 420 | 420 | 420 | 420 | ||
| Sport Chrono Package Plus | 960 | 960 | 960 | 960 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 710 | 710 | 710 | 710 | 550 | |
| Wood trim | 890 | 890 | 890 | 890 | 890 | 0 |
| Steering-linked headlights | 690 | 690 | 690 | 690 | ||
| Floor mats | 140 | 140 | 140 | 140 | 140 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 695 | 695 | 695 | 695 | 695 | |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 870 | 870 | 870 | 870 | ||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 530 | 530 | 530 | 530 | 530 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 595 | 595 | 595 | 595 | 595 | |
| Traffic information | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Satellite radio | 750 | 750 | 750 | 750 | 750 | |
| Limited-slip rear differential | 950 | 950 | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 1,990 | 1,990 | 1,000 | |||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 255 | |||||
| 6-speed manual | 0 | |||||
| Cold Weather Package | 750 | |||||
| Premium Package | 4,350 | |||||
| Sunroof | 0 | |||||
| Rear spoiler | 0 | |||||
| Leather door panel trim | 1,100 | |||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | |||||
| iPod integration | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Navigation system | 1,794 | 1,794 | 1,794 | 1,794 | ||
| Adaptive Sports Seats | 2,597 | 2,597 | 2,597 | 2,597 | 973 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Sport Chrono Package Plus | 816 | 816 | 816 | 816 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 500 | |
| Wood trim | 757 | 757 | 757 | 757 | 757 | 0 |
| Steering-linked headlights | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Floor mats | 119 | 119 | 119 | 119 | 119 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Heated front seats | 425 | 425 | 425 | 425 | 425 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 451 | 451 | 451 | 451 | 451 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Traffic information | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Satellite radio | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Limited-slip rear differential | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 1,692 | 1,692 | 910 | |||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | |||||
| 6-speed manual | 0 | |||||
| Cold Weather Package | 685 | |||||
| Premium Package | 3,960 | |||||
| Sunroof | 0 | |||||
| Rear spoiler | 0 | |||||
| Leather door panel trim | 1,000 | |||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | |||||
| Options (change) | 16,295 | 14,305 | 15,345 | 13,355 | 5,940 | 8,100 |
| Options (change) | 8,651 | 6,959 | 8,651 | 6,959 | 2,725 | 7,375 |
| Destination | 950 | 950 | 950 | 950 | 950 | 895 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,300 |
| Total Price | $92,845 | $101,455 | $105,795 | $114,405 | $135,590 | $70,395 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW 3-Series
| Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 3-Series M3 | ||||||
| Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche 911 Turbo | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,450 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $60,503 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2012 |
| Model | 911 | 911 | 911 | 911 | 911 | 3-Series |
| Trim | Carrera | Carrera S | Targa | Targa S | Turbo | M3 |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Engine | 345hp H6 | 385hp H6 | 345hp H6 | 385hp H6 | 480hp H6 | 414hp V8 |
| Transmission | M6 | M6 | M6 | M6 | M6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 235, 9 | 235, 9 | 235, 9 | 235, 9 | 385, 13 | 180, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/40-18 | 235/35-19 | 235/40-18 | 235/35-19 | 235/35-19 | 245/40-18 |
| Total Price | $92,845 | $101,455 | $105,795 | $114,405 | $135,590 | $70,395 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | 0 | -2,000 | -2,000 | -2,275 | -1,000 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $92,845 | $101,455 | $103,795 | $112,405 | $133,315 | $69,395 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $8,610 | $10,950 | $19,560 | $40,470 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2012 |
| Model | 911 | 911 | 911 | 911 | 911 | 3-Series |
| Trim | Carrera | Carrera S | Targa | Targa S | Turbo | M3 |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 |
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |||
| Accessories | ||||||
| Proximity key | $250 | |||||
| Remote app | $25 | |||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | |||||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | |||||
| Automatic seat belt presenters, front row | $100 | |||||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | |||||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | |||||
| Cargo mat | $40 | |||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |||||
| Second-row low console | $100 | |||||
| Ski sack | $50 | |||||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | |||||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | |||||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | |||||
| Residual heat | $50 | |||||
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | |||||
| Rear-engine configuration | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Exterior | ||||||
| Larger rear spoiler | $200 | |||||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |||||
| Retractable rear spoiler | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | ||
| Sport rocker panels (optional) | $0 | |||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |||||
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |||||
| HD radio | $50 | |||||
| Off-road navigation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | |||||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |||||
| Surround sound | $250 | |||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |||||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Boost gauge | $75 | |||||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Compass | $0 | |||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | |||||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |||||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | |||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | |||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | |||||
| 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 | |
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | $650 | $650 | $650 | $650 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | |||||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $3,515 | $3,515 | $5,515 | $5,515 | $5,790 | $4,515 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $0 | $2,000 | $2,000 | $2,275 | $1,000 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | 0 | -182 | -138 | -62 | -924 |
Specifications Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2009 | 2012 |
| Model | 911 | 3-Series |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Wheelbase | 92.5 in | 108.7 in |
| Length | 175.6 in | 181.1 in |
| Width | 71.2 in | 70.2 in |
| Height | 51.6 in | 54.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,076 lb. | 3,363 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.0 in | 38.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 51.7 in | 55.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.6 in | 41.8 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 31.5 in | 36.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 51.9 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 0.0 in | 33.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 4.4 ft3 | 11.1 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 87% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 13% |
| Sport Chrono Package Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Chronometer | 100 | No |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | Yes |
| Launch control | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 50% |
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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 87% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 13% |
| Sport Chrono Package Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Chronometer | 100 | No |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | Yes |
| Launch control | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 50% |
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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 87% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 13% |
| Sport Chrono Package Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Chronometer | 100 | No |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | Yes |
| Launch control | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 50% |
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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 87% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 13% |
| Sport Chrono Package Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Chronometer | 100 | No |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | Yes |
| Launch control | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 50% |
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 M3
| Upholstered door panels, leather | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 450 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| 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? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 450 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | 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 | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2590 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 625 | 19% |
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