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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: $70,205

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $24,985

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120112011201120112011
Model9119119119119119119113-Series
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo SM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $77,800 $90,500 $92,100 $104,800 $103,100 $135,500 $160,700 $58,900
PCM 2,110 2,110 2,110 2,110 2,110      
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055 3,055 3,055 3,055 2,255 1,145    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 420 420 420 420 420      
Sport Chrono Package Plus 960 960 960 960 960      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710 710     550
Wood trim 890 890 890 890   890 890 0
Steering-linked headlights 690 690 690 690 690 690    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 3,040 950     950      
Carrera S wheels 1,550              
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 615 615 365 0 0  
Heated front seats 525 525 525 525 525 525 525  
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530 530 530 530 530 530 380
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595 595 595 595  
Traffic information 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Satellite radio 750 750 750 750 750 750 750  
Adaptive dampers - electrical     2,090         1,000
Navigation system               2,100
Cold Weather Package               750
Premium Package               2,500
iPod integration               400
Sunroof               0
Rear spoiler               0
Leather door panel trim               1,100
Satellite radio - one year subscription               350
PCM 0 0 0 0 0      
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597 2,597 2,597 2,597 0 973    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 0 0 0 0 0      
Sport Chrono Package Plus 816 816 816 816 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 0     500
Wood trim 757 757 757 757   757 0 0
Steering-linked headlights 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0 0     0      
Carrera S wheels 1,318              
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Heated front seats 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451 451 451 0 451 0 345
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Traffic information 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Satellite radio 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical     0         910
Navigation system               1,910
Cold Weather Package               685
Premium Package               2,275
iPod integration               365
Sunroof               0
Rear spoiler               0
Leather door panel trim               1,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription               320
Options (change) 16,440 12,800 13,940 11,850 10,860 5,125 3,290 9,130
Options (change) 5,939 4,621 4,621 4,621 0 2,181 0 8,310
Destination 950 950 950 950 950 950 950 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $95,190 $104,250 $106,990 $117,600 $114,910 $141,575 $164,940 $70,205

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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 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $63,537
Model Year20112011201120112011201120112011
Model9119119119119119119113-Series
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo SM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine345hp H6385hp H6345hp H6385hp H6408hp H6500hp H6530hp H6414hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6M6S7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9235, 9235, 9235, 9235, 9385, 13385, 13180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19245/40-18
Total Price$95,190$104,250$106,990$117,600$114,910$141,575$164,940$70,205
Adjustments for Features00-6,800-2,000-200-2,425-8,775-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$95,190$104,250$100,190$115,600$114,710$139,150$156,165$69,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,060$5,000$20,410$19,520$43,960$60,975$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20112011201120112011201120112011
Model9119119119119119119113-Series
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo SM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150$150 $150
7-speed automated manual      $1200 
RWD$0$0  $0  $0
AWD  $1700$1700 $1700$1700 
Accessories 
Remote app       $25
Wind blocker  $300     
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats       $0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500     
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row       $100
Ceramic brake rotors      $4000 
Side curtain airbags       $350
Torque vectoring, brake-based      $100 
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
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)      $500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop       $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500   
Rear-engine configuration$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit    $0   
Larger rear spoiler     $200$200 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200    
Power convertible top  $4000     
Rear spoiler       $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400$400   
Sport rocker panels (optional)       $0
Sunroof$900$900  $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming       $25
CD changer, in-dash      $325 
CD player$125$125$125$125$125$125 $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
HD radio       $50
iPod integration       $100
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription       $250
SMS text-to-speech reader       $25
Surround sound     $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar       $200
USB port$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices       $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge     $75$75 
Chronometer$100$100$100$100$100 $100 
Compass       $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse       $25
Power-folding mirrors       $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors       $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim       $100
Center armrest(s), second row       $50
Floor mats$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat       $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat       $50
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650$650$650$650$650$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200 $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  $0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100$100$100 $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls      $100 
Total Value of Features$3,740$3,740$10,540$5,740$3,940$6,165$12,515$4,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$6,800$2,000$200$2,425$8,775$475
Value of Feature Adjustments00-354-95-2-54-51-439

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20112011
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.3,363 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

PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested640100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 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
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Carrera S wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
235/35ZR19 tires200No
295/30ZR19 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera S

PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested640100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 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
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa

PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested640100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 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
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa S

PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested640100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 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
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera GTS

PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested640100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger 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
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested120086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

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 M3

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered door panels, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested170080%
Total Not Requested42520%

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