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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: $83,035

BMW 4-Series M4   
Difference: $20,755

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009200920092018
Model9119119119119114-Series
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurboM4
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $75,600 $86,200 $89,500 $100,100 $128,700 $67,700
iPod integration 440 440 440 440 440  
Navigation system 2,110 2,110 2,110 2,110    
Sport Chrono Package Plus 960 960 960 960    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 420 420 420 420    
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055 3,055 3,055 3,055 1,145  
Satellite radio 750 750 750 750 750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710   550
Wood trim 890 890 890 890 890 0
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530 530 530 530 750
Audio controls on steering wheel 870 870 870 870    
Floor mats 140 140 140 140 140  
Bluetooth cell phone link 695 695 695 695 695  
Heated steering wheel 190 190 190 190   190
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500 500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990   1,990      
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595 595  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,295 3,295 3,295 3,295    
Ceramic brake rotors 8,150 8,150 8,150 8,150 8,840 8,150
Traffic information 0 0 0 0 0  
Limited-slip rear differential 950 950        
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel         255  
6-speed manual         0  
Full Merino Leather           3,500
Sunroof           0
255/35YR19           1,200
iPod integration 0 0 0 0 0  
Navigation system 1,794 1,794 1,794 1,794    
Sport Chrono Package Plus 816 816 816 816    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 0 0 0 0    
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597 2,597 2,597 2,597 973  
Satellite radio 0 0 0 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0   505
Wood trim 757 757 757 757 757 0
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451 451 451 451 690
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0    
Floor mats 119 119 119 119 119  
Bluetooth cell phone link 0 0 0 0 0  
Heated steering wheel 0 0 0 0   175
Heated front seats 425 425 425 425 425  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,692   1,692      
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather -306 -306 -306 -306    
Ceramic brake rotors 6,928 6,928 6,928 6,928 7,514 7,500
Traffic information 0 0 0 0 0  
Limited-slip rear differential 0 0        
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel         0  
6-speed manual         0  
Full Merino Leather           3,220
Sunroof           0
255/35YR19           1,105
Options (change) 27,240 25,250 26,290 24,300 14,780 14,340
Options (change) 15,273 13,581 15,273 13,581 10,239 13,195
Destination 950 950 950 950 950 995
Total Price $103,790 $112,400 $116,740 $125,350 $144,430 $83,035

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 4-Series M4
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche 911 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $64,766
Model Year200920092009200920092018
Model9119119119119114-Series
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurboM4
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine345hp H6385hp H6345hp H6385hp H6480hp H6425hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9235, 9235, 9235, 9385, 13600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/35-19235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$103,790$112,400$116,740$125,350$144,430$83,035
Adjustments for Features00-2,000-2,000-1,325-2,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$103,790$112,400$114,740$123,350$143,105$80,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,610$10,950$19,560$39,315$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year200920092009200920092018
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
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 $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$300$300$300$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
Bluetooth audio streaming     $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player     $0
Handwriting recognition     $200
HD radio     $50
In-vehicle Internet     $150
iPod integration$100$100$100$100$100 
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200
Traffic + travel information     $25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25 
USB port     $25
Voice control for external devices     $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Boost gauge    $75 
Chronometer$100$100$100$100  
Compass     $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125$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$200$200$200 $200
Performance steering system (optional)     $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching     $50
Launch control$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$4,515$4,515$6,515$6,515$5,840$6,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,000$2,000$1,325$2,110
Value of Feature Adjustments00-278-232-103-1,978

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20092018
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 Capacity16.9 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 Volume4.4 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera

Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
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

Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
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

Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
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

Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
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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