| 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: $83,445 BMW 3-Series M3 | ||||||
| Difference: $36,680 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | 911 | 911 | 911 | 911 | 911 | 3-Series |
| Trim | Carrera | Carrera S | Carrera GTS | Turbo | Turbo S | M3 |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $84,300 | $98,900 | $114,200 | $151,100 | $182,700 | $63,500 |
| Premium Package Plus | 2,330 | 2,330 | 4,470 | 2,130 | 1,860 | |
| Satellite radio | 750 | 750 | 750 | |||
| Adaptive sport seats plus | 3,825 | 3,825 | 1,145 | |||
| LED headlights | 3,110 | 3,110 | 1,595 | 2,340 | 1,900 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | 1,320 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 710 | 710 | 710 | 550 | ||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 615 | 615 | 165 | 0 | 0 | |
| HD radio | 370 | 370 | 370 | |||
| Wood trim | 1,990 | 1,990 | 1,990 | 0 | 0 | |
| Sunroof | 1,990 | 1,990 | 1,990 | 1,990 | 0 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 595 | 595 | 595 | 595 | 595 | |
| Heated steering wheel | 270 | 270 | 270 | 270 | 270 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | 380 | 380 | 380 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 610 | 610 | 610 | |||
| Rearview camera | 655 | 655 | 655 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 2,980 | 890 | 890 | |||
| Power-folding mirrors | 320 | 320 | 0 | 320 | 0 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 3,490 | 3,490 | 3,850 | 2,650 | ||
| Ceramic brake rotors | 8,520 | 8,520 | 8,520 | 9,210 | 8,150 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | 510 | 510 | ||||
| Executive Package | 3,500 | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 1,000 | |||||
| 255/35YR19 | 1,200 | |||||
| Premium Package Plus | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Satellite radio | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Adaptive sport seats plus | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| LED headlights | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,730 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | 0 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 500 | ||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| HD radio | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Sunroof | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Heated steering wheel | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Rearview camera | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Power-folding mirrors | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2,410 | ||
| Ceramic brake rotors | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7,415 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Executive Package | 3,185 | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 910 | |||||
| 255/35YR19 | 1,090 | |||||
| Options (change) | 34,830 | 31,420 | 25,820 | 18,510 | 5,225 | 18,950 |
| Options (change) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17,240 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 |
| Total Price | $120,125 | $131,315 | $141,015 | $170,605 | $188,920 | $83,445 |
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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: $37,390 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $75,719 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | 911 | 911 | 911 | 911 | 911 | 3-Series |
| Trim | Carrera | Carrera S | Carrera GTS | Turbo | Turbo S | M3 |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 350hp H6 | 400hp H6 | 430hp H6 | 520hp H6 | 560hp H6 | 425hp I6 |
| Transmission | M7 | M7 | M7 | S7 | S7 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 235, 9 | 235, 9 | 235, 9 | 445, 12 | 445, 12 | 600, 16 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/40-19 | 245/35-20 | 245/35-20 | 245/35-20 | 245/35-20 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | $120,125 | $131,315 | $141,015 | $170,605 | $188,920 | $83,445 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | 0 | -1,050 | -5,425 | -6,975 | -710 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $120,125 | $131,315 | $139,965 | $165,180 | $181,945 | $82,735 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $11,190 | $19,840 | $45,055 | $61,820 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | 911 | 911 | 911 | 911 | 911 | 3-Series |
| Trim | Carrera | Carrera S | Carrera GTS | Turbo | Turbo S | M3 |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 7-speed manual | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | $1200 | ||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | ||||
| Accessories | ||||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | |||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | |||||
| Remote app | $25 | |||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | |||||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| 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 | $15 | |
| Drivetrain | ||||||
| Active rear differential | $500 | |||||
| Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented) | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||||||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | |||||
| Rear-engine configuration | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Exterior | ||||||
| Active front spoiler | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Active rear spoiler | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Body kit (gray/black) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |||||
| Retractable rear spoiler | $400 | $400 | $400 | |||
| Sport rocker panels (optional) | $0 | |||||
| Tall rear wing-type spoiler | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | |||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | $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 | $0 | |
| S Voice support | $0 | |||||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | |||||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | |||||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |||||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Boost gauge | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Compass | $0 | |||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | |||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | |||||
| Performance meter | $150 | $150 | ||||
| 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 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |||||
| Folding second row seats w/o opening to trunk | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | |||||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $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 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Synthetic suede door panel trim | $250 | |||||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | $650 | $650 | $650 | $650 | |
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | |||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Active stabilizer bars | $500 | |||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | |||||
| Rear wheel steering | $1500 | $1500 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Wheels, dark finish | $0 | |||||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Downshift rev matching | $50 | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $3,815 | $3,815 | $4,865 | $9,240 | $10,790 | $4,525 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $0 | $1,050 | $5,425 | $6,975 | $710 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | 0 | -7 | -32 | -37 | -658 |
Specifications Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | 911 | 3-Series |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 96.5 in | 110.6 in |
| Length | 176.8 in | 182.5 in |
| Width | 71.2 in | 71.3 in |
| Height | 51.3 in | 56.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,043 lb. | 3,431 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 15.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 0.0 in | 40.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 0.0 in | 42.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 0.0 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 | 4.8 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera
| Premium Package Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2050 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 23% |
| Adaptive sport seats plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | 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 |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 29% |
Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera S
| Premium Package Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2050 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 23% |
| Adaptive sport seats plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | 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 |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 29% |
Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera GTS
| Premium Package Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2000 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 20% |
Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Turbo
| Premium Package Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 33% |
| Adaptive sport seats plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | 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
Porsche 911 Turbo S
| Premium Package Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 40% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3
| LED headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| LED headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| 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 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 750 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 42% |
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