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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: $71,675

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $34,490

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142013
Model9119113-Series
TrimCarreraCarrera SM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $84,300 $98,900 $60,100
Premium Package Plus 2,330 2,330  
Satellite radio 750 750  
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825 3,825  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,320    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 550
Wood trim 1,770 1,770 0
Sport suspension (upgrade) 2,980 890  
HD radio 370 370  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615  
Obstacle detection, rear 610 610  
Sunroof 1,990 1,990 0
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595  
Power-folding mirrors 320 320  
Polished alloy wheels 1,170 1,170  
245/35ZR20 1,560    
Premium Package     4,350
Cold Weather Package     750
245/35ZR19     1,250
Rear spoiler     0
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,000
Leather door panel trim     1,100
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350
Premium Package Plus 0 0  
Satellite radio 0 0  
Adaptive sport seats plus 0 0  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 500
Wood trim 0 0 0
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0 0  
HD radio 0 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 0 0  
Sunroof 0 0 0
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0  
Power-folding mirrors 0 0  
Polished alloy wheels 0 0  
245/35ZR20 0    
Premium Package     3,960
Cold Weather Package     685
245/35ZR19     1,140
Rear spoiler     0
Adaptive dampers - electrical     910
Leather door panel trim     1,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320
Options (change) 20,915 15,945 9,350
Options (change) 0 0 8,515
Destination 950 950 925
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $106,165 $115,795 $71,675

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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 Carrera
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $65,263
Model Year201420142013
Model9119113-Series
TrimCarreraCarrera SM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine350hp H6400hp H6414hp V8
TransmissionM7M7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9235, 9180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-20245/35-20245/35-19
Total Price$106,165$115,795$71,675
Adjustments for Features-375-3750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$105,790$115,420$71,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,630$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201420142013
Model9119113-Series
TrimCarreraCarrera SM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manual$300$300 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row  $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$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 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Rear-engine configuration$0$0 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Rear spoiler  $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400 
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
DVD-compatible player  $0
iPod integration  $100
Off-road navigation system$0$0 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Folding second row seats  $300
Folding second row seats w/o opening to trunk$75$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Total Value of Features$3,190$3,190$2,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$375$375$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3-30

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20142013
Model9113-Series
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase96.5 in108.7 in
Length176.8 in181.1 in
Width71.2 in70.2 in
Height51.3 in54.1 in
Curb Weight3,043 lb.3,363 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume4.8 ft311.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested200075%
Total Not Requested65025%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested120071%
Total Not Requested50029%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera S

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested200075%
Total Not Requested65025%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested120071%
Total Not Requested50029%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

245/35ZR19 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
245/35ZR19 tires200No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
265/35ZR19 tires200No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Upholstered door panels, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested289090%
Total Not Requested32510%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%

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