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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: $49,425

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $43,895

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102010201020102014201420142014
Model9119119119119113-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurbo328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $77,800 $88,800 $92,100 $103,100 $132,800 $37,300 $38,600 $43,400 $49,900
iPod integration 440 440 440 440 440        
Navigation system 2,110 2,110 2,110 2,110   2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150
Sport Chrono Package Plus 960 960 960 960          
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   550 550 550 550
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 615 615 0        
Floor mats 140 140 140 140 140        
Bluetooth cell phone link 695 695 695 695 695        
Heated front seats 510 510 510 510 510 500 500 500 500
Steering-linked headlights 690 690 690 690 690 900 900    
Wood trim 890 890 890 890 890        
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595 595        
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990   1,990     1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Satellite radio 750 750 750 750 750        
Traffic information 0 0 0 0 0        
Sport Line           2,500 2,500 1,700 1,700
Premium Package           3,100 3,100 2,200 2,200
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls           500 500 500 500
iPod integration 0 0 0 0 0        
Navigation system 1,794 1,794 1,794 1,794   1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955
Sport Chrono Package Plus 816 816 816 816          
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   500 500 500 500
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0 0        
Floor mats 119 119 119 119 119        
Bluetooth cell phone link 0 0 0 0 0        
Heated front seats 0 0 0 425 0 455 455 455 455
Steering-linked headlights 0 0 0 0 0 820 820    
Wood trim 757 757 757 757 757        
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0 0        
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,692   1,692     910 910 910 910
Satellite radio 0 0 0 0 0        
Traffic information 0 0 0 0 0        
Sport Line           2,275 2,275 1,545 1,545
Premium Package           2,820 2,820 2,000 2,000
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls           475 475 475 475
Options (change) 14,570 12,580 14,570 12,580 5,855 11,200 11,200 8,600 8,600
Options (change) 7,775 6,083 7,775 6,508 1,849 10,210 10,210 7,840 7,840
Destination 950 950 950 950 950 925 925 925 925
Total Price $93,320 $102,330 $107,620 $116,630 $139,605 $49,425 $50,725 $52,925 $59,425

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 3-Series 328d
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche 911 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $44,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,087
Model Year201020102010201020102014201420142014
Model9119119119119113-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurbo328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine345hp H6385hp H6345hp H6385hp H6500hp H6240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6335hp I6 H
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6M6T8M6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9235, 9235, 9235, 9385, 13205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/35-19235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$93,320$102,330$107,620$116,630$139,605$49,425$50,725$52,925$59,425
Adjustments for Features00-2,300-2,300-2,725-710-2,160-1,010-2,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$93,320$102,330$105,320$114,330$136,880$48,715$48,565$51,915$57,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,010$12,000$21,010$43,560$150$0$3,350$8,675

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Features Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201020102010201020102014201420142014
Model9119119119119113-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurbo328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150$150 $150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1300 $1300
RWD$0$0   $0$0$0$0
AWD  $1700$1700$1700    
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate     $100$100$100$100
Power rear side windows     $200$200$200$200
Proximity key     $250$250$250$250
Remote app     $25$25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0$0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver     $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger     $75$75$75$75
Side curtain airbags     $350$350$350$350
Tires, run-flat     $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment     $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation     $100$100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control     $125$125$125$125
Rear air vents with manual controls     $150$150$150$150
Residual heat     $50$50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15    
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300$300    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop     $150$150$150$150
Rear-engine configuration$0$0$0$0$0    
Regenerative braking     $0$0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)     $0$0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25    
Larger rear spoiler    $200    
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200     
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400     
Sunroof$900$900  $900$900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support     $0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming     $25$25$25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0    
DVD-compatible player     $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition     $200$200$200$200
HD radio     $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet     $150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100$100$100$100$100    
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0    
S Voice support     $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription     $250$250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support     $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader     $25$25$25$25
Surround sound    $250    
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200$200$200$200
Text dictation     $50$50$50$50
Traffic + travel information     $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25    
USB port     $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices     $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge    $75    
Chronometer$100$100$100$100     
Compass     $0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100    
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50    
Large energy flow and fuel economy display        $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse     $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors     $50$50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors     $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row     $50$50$50$50
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $50$50$50$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 trim$300$300$300$300$300 $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100$100 $100$100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,840$3,840$6,140$6,140$6,565$4,550$6,000$4,850$6,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,300$2,300$2,725$710$2,160$1,010$2,185
Value of Feature Adjustments00-186-147-55-655-1,994-933-2,017

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20102014
Model9113-Series
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase92.5 in110.6 in
Length175.6 in182.5 in
Width71.2 in71.3 in
Height51.6 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,076 lb.3,411 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom31.5 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume4.4 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera

Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
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 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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera S

Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
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 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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa

Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
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 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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa S

Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
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 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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71563%
Total Not Requested42537%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40035%
Total Not Requested75065%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested210078%
Total Not Requested60022%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71563%
Total Not Requested42537%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40035%
Total Not Requested75065%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested210078%
Total Not Requested60022%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71563%
Total Not Requested42537%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40035%
Total Not Requested75065%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71563%
Total Not Requested42537%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40035%
Total Not Requested75065%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%

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