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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: $83,145

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $37,935

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201420142018
Model9119119119113-Series
TrimCarreraCarrera STurboTurbo SM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $84,300 $98,900 $148,300 $181,100 $65,500
Premium Package Plus 2,330 2,330 2,130 1,860  
Bose 555W 12 speakers 2,120 2,120      
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825 3,825 1,145    
LED headlights 3,110 3,110 2,340    
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,320        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710     550
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 0 0  
Rearview camera 655 655      
Obstacle detection, front 380 380      
Obstacle detection, rear 610 610      
Heated steering wheel 270 270 270 270  
Wood trim 1,990 1,990 1,990 0 0
Sunroof 1,990 1,990   1,990 0
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595  
Power-folding mirrors 320 320 320 0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 2,980 890      
Ceramic brake rotors 8,520 8,520 9,210   8,150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,490 3,490      
Interior ambient lighting     510 510  
Executive Package         4,100
Full Merino Leather         2,650
255/35YR19         1,200
Premium Package Plus 0 0 0 0  
Bose 555W 12 speakers 0 0      
Adaptive sport seats plus 0 0 0    
LED headlights 0 0 0    
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0     505
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0  
Rearview camera 0 0      
Obstacle detection, front 0 0      
Obstacle detection, rear 0 0      
Heated steering wheel 0 0 0 0  
Wood trim 0 0 0 0 0
Sunroof 0 0   0 0
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0  
Power-folding mirrors 0 0 0 0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0 0      
Ceramic brake rotors 0 0 0   7,500
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0      
Interior ambient lighting     0 0  
Executive Package         3,770
Full Merino Leather         2,435
255/35YR19         1,105
Options (change) 35,830 32,420 18,510 5,225 16,650
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 15,315
Destination 950 950 950 950 995
Total Price $121,080 $132,270 $167,760 $187,275 $83,145

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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: $39,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $75,971
Model Year20142014201420142018
Model9119119119113-Series
TrimCarreraCarrera STurboTurbo SM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine350hp H6400hp H6520hp H6560hp H6425hp I6
TransmissionM7M7S7S7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)445, 12445, 12445, 12445, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19245/35-20245/35-20245/35-20255/35-19
Total Price$121,080$132,270$167,760$187,275$83,145
Adjustments for Features00-4,975-6,525-1,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$121,080$132,270$162,785$180,750$82,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,190$41,705$59,670$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20142014201420142018
Model9119119119113-Series
TrimCarreraCarrera STurboTurbo SM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manual$300$300   
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200 
6-speed manual    $150
RWD$0$0  $0
AWD  $1700$1700 
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100
Power rear side windows    $200
Remote app    $25
Semi-automated parking system    $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Around view cameras    $500
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
Wide-view front camera    $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls    $150
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Rear-engine configuration$0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Active front spoiler  $500$500 
Active rear spoiler  $300$300 
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0$0$0
Rear spoiler    $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400   
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0
Tall rear wing-type spoiler  $500$500 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity    $0
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player    $0
Handwriting recognition    $200
In-vehicle Internet    $150
Navigation map updates, three years    $0
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0 
S Voice support    $0
Satellite radio$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 
Voice control for external devices    $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Boost gauge  $75$75 
Chronometer   $100 
Compass    $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Head-up display (HUD)    $350
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25
Performance meter   $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300 
Folding second row seats    $300
Folding second row seats w/o opening to trunk$75$75$75$75 
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 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650$650$650 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Rear wheel steering  $1500$1500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching    $50
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100 
Total Value of Features$3,940$3,940$8,915$10,465$5,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$4,975$6,525$1,085
Value of Feature Adjustments00-28-33-1,017

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20142018
Model9113-Series
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase96.5 in110.6 in
Length176.8 in182.5 in
Width71.2 in71.3 in
Height51.3 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,043 lb.3,502 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume4.8 ft313.0 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 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
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested192573%
Total Not Requested72527%
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 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
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
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 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
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested192573%
Total Not Requested72527%
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 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
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested120071%
Total Not Requested50029%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Turbo

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
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
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Turbo S

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45060%
Total Not Requested30040%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

255/35YR19 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires200No
275/35YR19 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested90038%
Total Not Requested150062%
Full Merino Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage450Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested1700136%
Total Not Requested-450-36%

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