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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: $82,645

BMW 4-Series M4   
Difference: $24,550

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012201220122015
Model9119119119119119114-Series
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurboTurbo SM4
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $79,000 $91,900 $93,500 $106,400 $137,500 $160,700 $64,200
Sport Chrono Package Plus 960 960 960 960      
PCM 2,110 2,110 2,110 2,110      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 420 420 420 420      
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055 3,055 3,055 3,055 1,145    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710     550
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 615 615 0 0  
Steering-linked headlights 690 690 690 690 690    
Heated front seats 525 525 525 525 525 525  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,295 3,295 3,295 3,295     2,550
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595 595 595  
Heated steering wheel 250 250 250 250 250 250  
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530 530 530 530 530  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 3,040 950          
Carrera S wheels 1,550            
Ceramic brake rotors 8,150 8,150 8,150 8,150 8,840   8,150
Satellite radio 750 750 750 750 750 750  
Traffic information 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical     2,090       1,000
Executive Package             4,000
Sunroof             0
255/35YR19             1,200
Wood trim             0
Sport Chrono Package Plus 816 816 816 816      
PCM 0 0 0 0      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 0 0 0 0      
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597 2,597 2,597 2,597 973    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0     500
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Steering-linked headlights 0 0 0 0 0    
Heated front seats 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather -306 -306 -306 -306     2,320
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Heated steering wheel 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451 451 451 451 0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0 0          
Carrera S wheels 1,318            
Ceramic brake rotors 6,928 6,928 6,928 6,928 7,514   7,415
Satellite radio 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Traffic information 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical     0       910
Executive Package             3,640
Sunroof             0
255/35YR19             1,090
Wood trim             0
Options (change) 27,245 23,605 24,745 22,655 13,325 2,650 17,450
Options (change) 11,804 10,486 10,486 10,486 8,938 0 15,875
Destination 950 950 950 950 950 950 995
Total Price $107,195 $116,455 $119,195 $130,005 $151,775 $164,300 $82,645

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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 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $73,592
Model Year2012201220122012201220122015
Model9119119119119119114-Series
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurboTurbo SM4
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine345hp H6385hp H6345hp H6385hp H6500hp H6530hp H6425hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6S7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9235, 9235, 9235, 9385, 13385, 13205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$107,195$116,455$119,195$130,005$151,775$164,300$82,645
Adjustments for Features00-2,000-2,000-1,425-3,775-2,260
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$107,195$116,455$117,195$128,005$150,350$160,525$80,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,260$10,000$20,810$43,155$53,330$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year2012201220122012201220122015
Model9119119119119119114-Series
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurboTurbo SM4
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150 $150
7-speed automated manual     $1200 
RWD$0$0    $0
AWD  $1700$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
Torque vectoring, brake-based     $100 
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$15 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential      $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)     $500 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop      $150
Rear-engine configuration$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Regenerative braking      $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)      $0
Larger rear spoiler    $200$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$900
Infotainment 
App support      $0
Bluetooth audio streaming      $25
CD changer, in-dash     $325 
CD player$125$125$125$125$125 $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player      $0
Handwriting recognition      $200
HD radio      $50
In-vehicle Internet      $150
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0$0 
S Voice support      $0
Satellite radio$200$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$25 
Voice control for external devices      $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge    $75$75 
Chronometer$100$100$100$100 $100 
Compass      $0
Cornering lights      $50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)      $350
Mirror tilt-down in reverse      $25
Power-folding mirrors      $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors      $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row      $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat      $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat      $50
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650$650$650$650$650 
Wood trim      $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)      $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0    $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching      $50
Launch control$100$100$100$100 $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100 
Total Value of Features$3,665$3,665$5,665$5,665$5,090$7,440$5,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,000$2,000$1,425$3,775$2,260
Value of Feature Adjustments00-192-176-93-22-2,095

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20122015
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.3,471 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%
PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested640100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Carrera S wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
235/35ZR19 tires200No
295/30ZR19 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera S

Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested640100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
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%
PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested640100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
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%
PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested640100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
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

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested1700136%
Total Not Requested-450-36%
255/35YR19 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires200No
275/35YR19 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested40024%
Total Not Requested130076%

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