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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: $71,155

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $36,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $65,715

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $30,362

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720172010
Model9119119119113-Series
TrimCarreraCarrera STurboTurbo SM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $89,400 $103,400 $159,200 $188,100 $58,400
Base Invoice $80,460 $93,060 $143,280 $169,290 $53,910
Heated steering wheel 470 470 0 0  
Premium Package Plus 3,970 3,970      
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825 3,825 1,145    
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,320        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710     550
Wood trim 1,770 1,770 1,990 0 0
Sunroof 1,990 1,990   1,990 0
Power-folding mirrors 320 320 320 0  
Polished alloy wheels 1,180 1,570   0  
245/35ZR20 1,580        
Interior ambient lighting     510 510  
Auto-dimming headlights     500   250
Proximity key     1,090 1,090  
Technology Package         3,250
Cold Weather Package         750
Premium Package         2,000
245/35ZR19         1,200
HD radio         350
Obstacle detection, rear         380
iPod integration         400
Rear spoiler         0
Leather door panel trim         1,100
Satellite radio - one year subscription         350
Heated steering wheel 400 400 0 0  
Premium Package Plus 3,375 3,375      
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,251 3,251 973    
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,122        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 604 604     500
Wood trim 1,505 1,505 1,692 0 0
Sunroof 1,692 1,692   1,692 0
Power-folding mirrors 272 272 272 0  
Polished alloy wheels 1,003 1,335   0  
245/35ZR20 1,343        
Interior ambient lighting     434 434  
Auto-dimming headlights     425   230
Proximity key     927 927  
Technology Package         2,960
Cold Weather Package         685
Premium Package         1,820
245/35ZR19         1,090
HD radio         315
Obstacle detection, rear         345
iPod integration         365
Rear spoiler         0
Leather door panel trim         1,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription         320
Options (change) 17,135 14,625 5,555 3,590 10,580
Options (change) 14,567 12,434 4,723 3,053 9,630
Destination 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $107,585 $119,075 $165,805 $192,740 $71,155
Total Invoice $96,077 $106,544 $149,053 $173,393 $65,715

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series M3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,638
Model Year20172017201720172010
Model9119119119113-Series
TrimCarreraCarrera STurboTurbo SM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine370hp H6420hp H6540hp H6580hp H6414hp V8
TransmissionM7M7S7S7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8555, 12555, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-20245/35-20245/35-20245/35-20245/35-19
Total Price$107,585$119,075$165,805$192,740$71,155
Adjustments for Features-3,050-3,050-9,750-14,2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$104,535$116,025$156,055$178,490$71,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,490$51,520$73,955$0
Total Invoice$96,077$106,544$149,053$173,393$65,715
Adjustments for Features-2,724-2,729-8,765-12,8200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$93,353$103,815$140,288$160,573$65,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,462$46,935$67,220$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20172017201720172010
Model9119119119113-Series
TrimCarreraCarrera STurboTurbo SM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
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 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
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
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row    $100
Ceramic brake rotors   $4000 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$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
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)  $500$500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Rear-engine configuration$0$0$0$0 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Active front spoiler  $500$500 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0 
Active rear spoiler$300$300$300$300 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $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$0$0$0 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
iPod integration    $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0 
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound  $250$250 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75$75$75$75 
Chronometer  $100$100 
Compass    $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25
Performance meter  $150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Center armrest(s), second row    $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300   
Floor mats$75$75$75$75 
Folding second row seats    $300
Folding second row seats w/o opening to trunk$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 
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 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Rear wheel steering  $1500$1500 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,890$5,890$12,590$17,090$2,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,050$3,050$9,750$14,250$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,724-2,729-8,765-12,8200

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20172010
Model9113-Series
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase96.5 in108.7 in
Length177.1 in181.1 in
Width71.2 in70.2 in
Height50.9 in54.1 in
Curb Weight3,154 lb.3,352 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 Volume,
Minimum
5.1 ft311.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.3 ft311.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
LED headlights500No
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
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 length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested220066%
Total Not Requested115034%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
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 length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested120071%
Total Not Requested50029%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera S

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
LED headlights500No
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
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 length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested220066%
Total Not Requested115034%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
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 length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested120071%
Total Not Requested50029%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Turbo

Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
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

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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested1690100%
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 OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested105091%
Total Not Requested1009%

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