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Porsche 911 vs. BMW 4-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche 911 vs. BMW 4-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $82,845

BMW 4-Series M4   
Difference: $16,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $77,655

BMW 4-Series M4   
Difference: $8,195

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008200820082018
Model9119119119119114-Series
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurboM4
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $73,500 $83,800 $87,000 $97,300 $126,200 $67,700
Base Invoice $64,174 $73,192 $76,038 $85,011 $110,313 $63,640
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055 3,055 3,055 3,055 1,145  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 385 385 385 385    
Xenon HID headlights 1,090   1,090      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690 690   550
Wood trim 890 890 890 890 890 0
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530 530 530 530 750
Audio controls on steering wheel 990 990 990 990    
Floor mats 140 140 140 140 140  
Bluetooth cell phone link 960 960 960 960 960  
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500 500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990   1,990      
Navigation system 2,110 2,110 2,110 2,110    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,005 3,005 3,005 3,005    
Ceramic brake rotors 8,150 8,150 8,150 8,150 8,840 8,150
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel         620  
Full Merino Leather           3,500
Sunroof           0
255/35YR19           1,200
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597 2,597 2,597 2,597 973  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 327 327 327 327    
Xenon HID headlights 927   927      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 587 587 587 587   505
Wood trim 757 757 757 757 757 0
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451 451 451 451 690
Audio controls on steering wheel 842 842 842 842    
Floor mats 119 119 119 119 119  
Bluetooth cell phone link 816 816 816 816 816  
Heated front seats 425 425 425 425 425  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,692   1,692      
Navigation system 1,794 1,794 1,794 1,794    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,554 2,554 2,554 2,554    
Ceramic brake rotors 6,928 6,928 6,928 6,928 7,514 7,500
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel         527  
Full Merino Leather           3,220
Sunroof           0
255/35YR19           1,105
Options (change) 24,485 21,405 24,485 21,405 13,625 14,150
Options (change) 20,816 18,197 20,816 18,197 11,582 13,020
Destination 860 860 860 860 860 995
Total Price $98,845 $106,065 $112,345 $119,565 $140,685 $82,845
Total Invoice $85,850 $92,249 $97,714 $104,068 $122,755 $77,655

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW 4-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 4-Series M4
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,569
Model Year200820082008200820082018
Model9119119119119114-Series
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurboM4
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine325hp H6355hp H6325hp H6355hp H6480hp H6425hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9235, 9235, 9235, 9325, 13600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/35-19235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$98,845$106,065$112,345$119,565$140,685$82,845
Adjustments for Features0-125-2,000-2,125-2,250-3,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$98,845$105,940$110,345$117,440$138,435$79,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,095$11,500$18,595$39,590$0
Total Invoice$85,850$92,249$97,714$104,068$122,755$77,655
Adjustments for Features0-109-1,740-1,850-1,963-3,374
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$85,850$92,140$95,974$102,218$120,792$74,281
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,290$10,124$16,368$34,942$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year200820082008200820082018
Model9119119119119114-Series
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurboM4
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0   $0
AWD  $1700$1700$1700 
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate     $100
Proximity key     $250
Remote app     $25
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
Knee airbag, passenger     $75
Obstacle detection, front     $150
Rearview camera     $200
Side curtain airbags     $350
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment     $50
Rear seat pass-through     $100
Second-row low console     $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation     $100
Dual-zone climate control     $125
Rear air vents with manual controls     $150
Residual heat     $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500
Limited-slip rear differential    $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop     $150
Rear-engine configuration$0$0$0$0$0 
Regenerative braking     $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)     $0
Larger rear spoiler    $200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200  
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400  
Sport rocker panels (optional)     $0
Sunroof$900$900  $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity     $0
App support     $0
Aux input     $50
Bluetooth audio streaming     $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player    $0 
DVD-compatible player     $0
Handwriting recognition     $200
HD radio     $50
In-vehicle Internet     $150
Media drive     $15
Navigation map updates, three years     $0
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0 
S Voice support     $0
Satellite radio - one year subscription     $250
Siri Eyes Free support     $0
Surround sound    $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200
Traffic + travel information     $25
USB port     $25
Voice control for external devices     $0
Voice control for nav and audio     $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge    $75 
Compass     $0
Fog lights $125 $125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50 
LED headlights     $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse     $25
Power-folding mirrors     $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors     $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row     $50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150
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 
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650$650$650$650 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200
Performance steering system (optional)     $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching     $50
Total Value of Features$3,090$3,215$5,090$5,215$5,340$6,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$125$2,000$2,125$2,250$3,600
Value of Feature Adjustments0-109-1,740-1,850-1,963-3,374

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20082018
Model9114-Series
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase92.5 in110.6 in
Length175.6 in182.6 in
Width71.2 in71.9 in
Height51.6 in54.2 in
Curb Weight3,076 lb.3,559 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom31.5 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in51.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume4.8 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera

Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera S

Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa

Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa S

Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Turbo

Adaptive Sports Seats
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
BMW 4-Series M4

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
255/35YR19 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires200No
275/35YR19 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
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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