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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: $23,620

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012201220122018
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 $67,700
Sport Chrono Package Plus 960 960 960 960      
Infotainment Package 3,010 3,010 3,010 3,010      
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055 3,055 3,055 3,055 1,145    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 420 420 420 420      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710     550
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530 530 530 530 530 750
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 615 615 0 0  
Heated steering wheel 250 250 250 250 250 250 190
Heated front seats 525 525 525 525 525 525  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 3,040 950          
Carrera S wheels 1,550            
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595 595 595  
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
Adaptive dampers - electrical     2,090        
Satellite radio         750 750  
Traffic information         0 0  
Full Merino Leather             3,500
Sunroof             0
255/35YR19             1,200
Wood trim             0
Sport Chrono Package Plus 816 816 816 816      
Infotainment Package 0 0 0 0      
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597 2,597 2,597 2,597 973    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 0 0 0 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0     505
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451 451 451 451 0 690
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Heated steering wheel 0 0 0 0 0 0 175
Heated front seats 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0 0          
Carrera S wheels 1,318            
Voice control for nav and audio 0 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
Adaptive dampers - electrical     0        
Satellite radio         0 0  
Traffic information         0 0  
Full Merino Leather             3,220
Sunroof             0
255/35YR19             1,105
Wood trim             0
Options (change) 26,705 23,065 24,205 22,115 12,635 2,650 14,340
Options (change) 11,804 10,486 10,486 10,486 8,938 0 13,195
Destination 950 950 950 950 950 950 995
Total Price $106,655 $115,915 $118,655 $129,465 $151,085 $164,300 $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 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $74,806
Model Year2012201220122012201220122018
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)385, 13385, 13385, 13385, 13385, 13385, 13600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$106,655$115,915$118,655$129,465$151,085$164,300$83,035
Adjustments for Features00-2,000-2,000-1,175-3,675-2,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$106,655$115,915$116,655$127,465$149,910$160,625$80,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,260$10,000$20,810$43,255$53,970$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year2012201220122012201220122018
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 
4G LTE connectivity      $0
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
Navigation map updates, three years      $0
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
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 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Boost gauge    $75$75 
Chronometer$100$100$100$100 $100 
Compass      $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50$50 
LED headlights      $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse      $25
Power-folding mirrors      $50
Steering-linked headlights     $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors      $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500$500 
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$4,290$4,290$6,290$6,290$5,465$7,965$6,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,000$2,000$1,175$3,675$2,235
Value of Feature Adjustments00-193-177-77-21-2,095

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20122018
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%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bose, 385W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Total Requested111576%
Total Not Requested35024%
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 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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bose, 385W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Total Requested111576%
Total Not Requested35024%
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 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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bose, 385W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Total Requested111576%
Total Not Requested35024%
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 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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bose, 385W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Total Requested111576%
Total Not Requested35024%
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 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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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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