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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: $72,175 BMW 3-Series M3 | |||||
| Difference: $35,410 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $66,670 BMW 3-Series M3 | |||||
| Difference: $29,407 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2013 |
| Model | 911 | 911 | 911 | 911 | 3-Series |
| Trim | Carrera | Carrera S | Turbo | Turbo S | M3 |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Base Price | $89,400 | $103,400 | $159,200 | $188,100 | $60,100 |
| Base Invoice | $80,460 | $93,060 | $143,280 | $169,290 | $55,470 |
| 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 | |||
| Premium Package | 4,350 | ||||
| Cold Weather Package | 750 | ||||
| 245/35ZR19 | 1,250 | ||||
| App support | 250 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | 0 | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 1,000 | ||||
| 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 | |||
| Premium Package | 3,960 | ||||
| Cold Weather Package | 685 | ||||
| 245/35ZR19 | 1,140 | ||||
| App support | 230 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | 0 | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 910 | ||||
| Leather door panel trim | 1,000 | ||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | ||||
| Options (change) | 17,135 | 14,625 | 5,555 | 3,590 | 9,850 |
| Options (change) | 14,567 | 12,434 | 4,723 | 3,053 | 8,975 |
| Destination | 1,050 | 1,050 | 1,050 | 1,050 | 925 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,300 |
| Total Price | $107,585 | $119,075 | $165,805 | $192,740 | $72,175 |
| Total Invoice | $96,077 | $106,544 | $149,053 | $173,393 | $66,670 |
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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: $32,935 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,197 | |||||
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2013 |
| Model | 911 | 911 | 911 | 911 | 3-Series |
| Trim | Carrera | Carrera S | Turbo | Turbo S | M3 |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Engine | 370hp H6 | 420hp H6 | 540hp H6 | 580hp H6 | 414hp V8 |
| Transmission | M7 | M7 | S7 | S7 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 8 | ?, 8 | 555, 12 | 555, 12 | 180, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/35-20 | 245/35-20 | 245/35-20 | 245/35-20 | 245/35-19 |
| Total Price | $107,585 | $119,075 | $165,805 | $192,740 | $72,175 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,475 | -2,475 | -9,175 | -13,675 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $105,110 | $116,600 | $156,630 | $179,065 | $72,175 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $11,490 | $51,520 | $73,955 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $96,077 | $106,544 | $149,053 | $173,393 | $66,670 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,210 | -2,215 | -8,248 | -12,302 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $93,867 | $104,329 | $140,805 | $161,091 | $66,670 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $10,462 | $46,938 | $67,224 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2013 |
| Model | 911 | 911 | 911 | 911 | 3-Series |
| Trim | Carrera | Carrera S | Turbo | Turbo S | M3 |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr 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 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented) | $500 | $500 | |||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| 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 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $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 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | ||||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | ||||
| 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 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $5,565 | $5,565 | $12,265 | $16,765 | $3,090 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $2,475 | $2,475 | $9,175 | $13,675 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -2,210 | -2,215 | -8,248 | -12,302 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2017 | 2013 |
| Model | 911 | 3-Series |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Wheelbase | 96.5 in | 108.7 in |
| Length | 177.1 in | 181.1 in |
| Width | 71.2 in | 70.2 in |
| Height | 50.9 in | 54.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,154 lb. | 3,363 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 0.0 in | 38.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 55.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 0.0 in | 41.8 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 0.0 in | 36.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 51.9 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 0.0 in | 33.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 5.1 ft3 | 11.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.3 ft3 | 11.1 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera
| Premium Package Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 500 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support length 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 length adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2200 | 66% |
| Total Not Requested | 1150 | 34% |
| 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, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support length 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 length adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | 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 |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 500 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support length 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 length adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2200 | 66% |
| Total Not Requested | 1150 | 34% |
| 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, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support length 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 length adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 29% |
Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Turbo
| 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
BMW 3-Series M3
| 245/35ZR19 tires | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 245/35ZR19 tires | 200 | No |
| Polished alloy wheels | 350 | Yes |
| 265/35ZR19 tires | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 350 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 53% |
| App support | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Smartphone integration | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 53% |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 450 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 450 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2890 | 90% |
| Total Not Requested | 325 | 10% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 17% |
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