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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: $34,990

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132018
Model9119114-Series
TrimCarreraCarrera SM4
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $84,300 $98,900 $67,700
Premium Package Plus 2,330 2,330  
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825 3,825  
Bose 555W 12 speakers 2,420 2,420  
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
Obstacle detection, front 380 380  
Obstacle detection, rear 610 610 750
App support 210 210  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615  
Power-folding mirrors 320 320  
Heated steering wheel 270 270 190
Sport suspension (upgrade) 2,980 890  
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,690 3,690  
Ceramic brake rotors 8,520 8,520 8,150
Full Merino Leather     3,500
255/35YR19     1,200
Premium Package Plus 0 0  
Adaptive sport seats plus 0 0  
Bose 555W 12 speakers 0 0  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 505
Sunroof 0 0 0
Wood trim 0 0 0
Obstacle detection, front 0 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 0 0 690
App support 0 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0  
Power-folding mirrors 0 0  
Heated steering wheel 0 0 175
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0  
Ceramic brake rotors 0 0 7,500
Full Merino Leather     3,220
255/35YR19     1,105
Options (change) 32,775 29,365 14,340
Options (change) 0 0 13,195
Destination 950 950 995
Total Price $118,025 $129,215 $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 Carrera
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $76,847
Model Year201320132018
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)445, 12445, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19245/35-20255/35-19
Total Price$118,025$129,215$83,035
Adjustments for Features00-35
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$118,025$129,215$83,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,190$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year201320132018
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 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Handwriting recognition  $200
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
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 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
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$4,390$4,390$4,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$35
Value of Feature Adjustments00-33

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20132018
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.3,559 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 headlights150No
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 mirror75No
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 Requested172568%
Total Not Requested82532%
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 headlights150No
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 mirror75No
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 Requested172568%
Total Not Requested82532%
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

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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