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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: $34,080

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132015
Model9119114-Series
TrimCarreraCarrera SM4
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $84,300 $98,900 $64,200
Premium Package Plus 2,330 2,330  
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825 3,825  
Satellite radio 750 750  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,320    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 550
Sunroof 1,990 1,990 0
Wood trim 1,990 1,990 0
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615  
HD radio 370 370  
Power-folding mirrors 320 320  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,690 3,690 2,550
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595  
App support 210 210  
Heated steering wheel 270 270  
Obstacle detection, front 380 380  
Obstacle detection, rear 610 610  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 2,980 890  
Ceramic brake rotors 8,520 8,520 8,150
Executive Package     4,000
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,000
255/35YR19     1,200
Premium Package Plus 0 0  
Adaptive sport seats plus 0 0  
Satellite radio 0 0  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 500
Sunroof 0 0 0
Wood trim 0 0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0  
HD radio 0 0  
Power-folding mirrors 0 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0 2,320
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0  
App support 0 0  
Heated steering wheel 0 0  
Obstacle detection, front 0 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 0 0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0 0  
Ceramic brake rotors 0 0 7,415
Executive Package     3,640
Adaptive dampers - electrical     910
255/35YR19     1,090
Options (change) 31,475 28,065 17,450
Options (change) 0 0 15,875
Destination 950 950 995
Total Price $116,725 $127,915 $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 Carrera
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $75,285
Model Year201320132015
Model9119114-Series
TrimCarreraCarrera SM4
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine350hp H6400hp H6425hp I6
TransmissionM7M7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9235, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19245/35-20255/35-19
Total Price$116,725$127,915$82,645
Adjustments for Features00-410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$116,725$127,915$82,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,190$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year201320132015
Model9119114-Series
TrimCarreraCarrera SM4
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manual$300$300 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Remote app  $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row  $100
Rearview camera  $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Second-row low console  $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Rear-engine configuration$0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400 
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Handwriting recognition  $200
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Off-road navigation system$0$0 
S Voice support  $0
Satellite radio$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 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching  $50
Total Value of Features$3,290$3,290$3,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$410
Value of Feature Adjustments00-380

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20132015
Model9114-Series
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase96.5 in110.6 in
Length176.8 in182.6 in
Width71.2 in71.9 in
Height51.3 in54.2 in
Curb Weight3,043 lb.3,471 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 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

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested195076%
Total Not Requested60024%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested120071%
Total Not Requested50029%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera S

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested195076%
Total Not Requested60024%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested120071%
Total Not Requested50029%

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, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested80047%
Total Not Requested90053%

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