| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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: $81,545 BMW 3-Series M3 | |||||||
| Difference: $25,800 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2016 |
| Model | 911 | 911 | 911 | 911 | 911 | 911 | 3-Series |
| Trim | Carrera | Carrera S | Targa | Targa S | Turbo | Turbo S | M3 |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $79,000 | $91,900 | $93,500 | $106,400 | $137,500 | $160,700 | $63,500 |
| Infotainment Package | 3,010 | 3,010 | 3,010 | 3,010 | |||
| 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 | ||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 615 | 615 | 615 | 615 | 0 | 0 | |
| Heated front seats | 525 | 525 | 525 | 525 | 525 | 525 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 595 | 595 | 595 | 595 | 595 | 595 | |
| Heated steering wheel | 250 | 250 | 250 | 250 | 250 | 250 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 530 | 530 | 530 | 530 | 530 | 530 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 3,040 | 950 | |||||
| Carrera S wheels | 1,550 | ||||||
| Steering-linked headlights | 690 | 690 | 690 | 690 | 690 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 3,295 | 3,295 | 3,295 | 3,295 | 2,650 | ||
| Ceramic brake rotors | 8,150 | 8,150 | 8,150 | 8,150 | 8,840 | 8,150 | |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 2,090 | 1,000 | |||||
| Satellite radio | 750 | 750 | |||||
| Traffic information | 0 | 0 | |||||
| Executive Package | 3,500 | ||||||
| Sunroof | 0 | ||||||
| 255/35YR19 | 1,200 | ||||||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||||
| Infotainment Package | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| 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 | ||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Heated front seats | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Heated steering wheel | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 451 | 451 | 451 | 451 | 451 | 0 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 0 | 0 | |||||
| Carrera S wheels | 1,318 | ||||||
| Steering-linked headlights | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | -306 | -306 | -306 | -306 | 2,410 | ||
| Ceramic brake rotors | 6,928 | 6,928 | 6,928 | 6,928 | 7,514 | 7,415 | |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 0 | 910 | |||||
| Satellite radio | 0 | 0 | |||||
| Traffic information | 0 | 0 | |||||
| Executive Package | 3,185 | ||||||
| Sunroof | 0 | ||||||
| 255/35YR19 | 1,090 | ||||||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||||
| Options (change) | 27,395 | 23,755 | 24,895 | 22,805 | 13,325 | 2,650 | 17,050 |
| Options (change) | 11,804 | 10,486 | 10,486 | 10,486 | 8,938 | 0 | 15,510 |
| Destination | 950 | 950 | 950 | 950 | 950 | 950 | 995 |
| Total Price | $107,345 | $116,605 | $119,345 | $130,155 | $151,775 | $164,300 | $81,545 |
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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: $28,360 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $72,301 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2016 |
| Model | 911 | 911 | 911 | 911 | 911 | 911 | 3-Series |
| Trim | Carrera | Carrera S | Targa | Targa S | Turbo | Turbo S | M3 |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 345hp H6 | 385hp H6 | 345hp H6 | 385hp H6 | 500hp H6 | 530hp H6 | 425hp I6 |
| Transmission | M6 | M6 | M6 | M6 | M6 | S7 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 385, 13 | 385, 13 | 385, 13 | 385, 13 | 385, 13 | 385, 13 | 600, 16 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/35-19 | 235/35-19 | 235/40-18 | 235/35-19 | 235/35-19 | 235/35-19 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | $107,345 | $116,605 | $119,345 | $130,155 | $151,775 | $164,300 | $81,545 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | 0 | -2,000 | -2,000 | -1,175 | -3,525 | -2,560 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $107,345 | $116,605 | $117,345 | $128,155 | $150,600 | $160,775 | $78,985 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $9,260 | $10,000 | $20,810 | $43,255 | $53,430 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2016 |
| Model | 911 | 911 | 911 | 911 | 911 | 911 | 3-Series |
| Trim | Carrera | Carrera S | Targa | Targa S | Turbo | Turbo S | M3 |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | ||||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |||
| Accessories | |||||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | ||||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | ||||||
| Proximity key | $250 | ||||||
| Remote app | $25 | ||||||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | ||||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | ||||||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | ||||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | ||||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | ||||||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | ||||||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | ||||||
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $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 | $15 | |
| Drivetrain | |||||||
| Active rear differential | $500 | ||||||
| Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented) | $500 | ||||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Engine / Motor | |||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | ||||||
| Rear-engine configuration | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Regenerative braking | $0 | ||||||
| Exterior | |||||||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | ||||||
| Larger rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | ||||||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | |||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||||||
| Retractable rear spoiler | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | |||
| Sport rocker panels (optional) | $0 | ||||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | ||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | ||||||
| App support | $0 | ||||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | ||||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | ||||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | ||||||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | ||||||
| HD radio | $50 | ||||||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | ||||||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | ||||||
| Off-road navigation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| S Voice support | $0 | ||||||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | ||||||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | ||||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | ||||||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | ||||||
| Traffic information | $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 | ||
| Compass | $0 | ||||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | ||||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | ||||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | ||||||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | ||||||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | ||||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | ||||||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | ||||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | $650 | $650 | $650 | $650 | $650 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | ||||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | ||||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||||
| Downshift rev matching | $50 | ||||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||||||
| Total Value of Features | $3,665 | $3,665 | $5,665 | $5,665 | $4,840 | $7,190 | $6,225 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $0 | $2,000 | $2,000 | $1,175 | $3,525 | $2,560 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | 0 | -192 | -176 | -77 | -20 | -2,374 |
Specifications Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2012 | 2016 |
| Model | 911 | 3-Series |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 92.5 in | 110.6 in |
| Length | 175.6 in | 182.5 in |
| Width | 71.2 in | 71.3 in |
| Height | 51.6 in | 56.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,076 lb. | 3,431 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 15.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.0 in | 40.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 51.7 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.6 in | 42.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 31.5 in | 37.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 0.0 in | 35.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 4.4 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera
| Infotainment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Bose, 385W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Off-road navigation system | 0 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1115 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 24% |
| 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% |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 87% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 13% |
| Carrera S wheels | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Alloy wheels, optional design | 0 | No |
| 235/35ZR19 tires | 200 | No |
| 295/30ZR19 tires | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 100% |
Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera S
| Infotainment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Bose, 385W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Off-road navigation system | 0 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1115 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 24% |
| 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% |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 87% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 13% |
Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa
| Infotainment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Bose, 385W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Off-road navigation system | 0 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1115 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 24% |
| 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% |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 87% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 13% |
Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa S
| Infotainment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Bose, 385W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Off-road navigation system | 0 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1115 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 24% |
| 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% |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 87% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 13% |
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 instrument panel, leather | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 1000 | Yes |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | -450 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 450 | Yes |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1700 | 136% |
| Total Not Requested | -450 | -36% |
| 255/35YR19 tires | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 255/35YR19 tires | 200 | No |
| 275/35YR19 tires | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Executive Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 31% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 69% |
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