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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: $83,835

BMW 4-Series M4   
Difference: $35,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $78,665

BMW 4-Series M4   
Difference: $27,528

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017201720172018
Model9119119119119114-Series
TrimCarreraCarrera SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo SM4
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $89,400 $103,400 $119,000 $159,200 $188,100 $67,700
Base Invoice $80,460 $93,060 $107,100 $143,280 $169,290 $63,640
Heated steering wheel 470 470   0 0 190
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825 3,825   1,145    
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,320          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710     550
Sunroof 1,990 1,990 1,990   1,990 0
Wood trim 1,990 1,990   1,990 0 0
Power-folding mirrors 320 320 0 320 0  
Blind spot warning system 850 850 850 850 850 500
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,490 3,490 3,850      
Ceramic brake rotors 8,520 8,520 8,520 9,210   8,150
245/35ZR20 1,580          
Premium Package Plus 3,970 3,970 4,570      
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel     470      
LED headlights     2,765      
Proximity key       1,090 1,090  
Interior ambient lighting       510 510  
Obstacle detection, rear           750
Full Merino Leather           3,500
Apple CarPlay support           300
255/35YR19           1,200
Heated steering wheel 400 400   0 0 175
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,251 3,251   973    
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,122          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 604 604 604     505
Sunroof 1,692 1,692 1,692   1,692 0
Wood trim 1,692 1,692   1,692 0 0
Power-folding mirrors 272 272 0 272 0  
Blind spot warning system 723 723 723 723 723 460
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,967 2,967 3,273      
Ceramic brake rotors 7,242 7,242 7,242 7,829   7,500
245/35ZR20 1,343          
Premium Package Plus 3,375 3,375 3,884      
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel     400      
LED headlights     2,350      
Proximity key       927 927  
Interior ambient lighting       434 434  
Obstacle detection, rear           690
Full Merino Leather           3,220
Apple CarPlay support           375
255/35YR19           1,105
Options (change) 29,035 26,135 23,725 15,115 4,440 15,140
Options (change) 24,683 22,218 20,168 12,850 3,776 14,030
Destination 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 995
Total Price $119,485 $130,585 $143,775 $175,365 $193,590 $83,835
Total Invoice $106,193 $116,328 $128,318 $157,180 $174,116 $78,665

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 4-Series M4
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,182
Model Year201720172017201720172018
Model9119119119119114-Series
TrimCarreraCarrera SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo SM4
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine370hp H6420hp H6450hp H6540hp H6580hp H6425hp I6
TransmissionM7M7M7S7S7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 8555, 12555, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-20245/35-20245/35-20245/35-20245/35-20255/35-19
Total Price$119,485$130,585$143,775$175,365$193,590$83,835
Adjustments for Features-1,515-1,515-2,715-7,015-7,7150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$117,970$129,070$141,060$168,350$185,875$83,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,100$23,090$50,380$67,905$0
Total Invoice$106,193$116,328$128,318$157,180$174,116$78,665
Adjustments for Features-1,346-1,350-2,423-6,288-6,9390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$104,847$114,978$125,895$150,892$167,177$78,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,131$21,048$46,045$62,330$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year201720172017201720172018
Model9119119119119114-Series
TrimCarreraCarrera SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo SM4
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manual$300$300$300   
7-speed automated manual   $1200$1200 
6-speed manual     $150
RWD$0$0$0  $0
AWD   $1700$1700 
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate     $100
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row     $100
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$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$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)  $500$500$500 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500   
Rear-engine configuration$0$0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Active front spoiler   $500$500 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0$0 
Active rear spoiler$300$300$300$300$300 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0  $0
Body kit (gray/black)  $0$0$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0$0$0$0
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400   
Sport rocker panels (optional)     $0
Tall rear wing-type spoiler   $500$500 
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player     $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
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information     $25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices     $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 $200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Boost gauge$75$75$75$75$75 
Chronometer  $100$100$100 
Compass     $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse     $25
Performance data recording app  $200   
Performance meter  $150$150$150 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors     $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100   
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150   
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$75$75$75 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 $250$250$250
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 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250   
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650$650$650$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0   
Wood trim$300$300 $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)     $0
Polished alloy wheels   $350  
Rear wheel steering   $1500$1500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching  $50  $50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,340$5,340$6,540$10,840$11,540$3,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,515$1,515$2,715$7,015$7,715$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,346-1,350-2,423-6,288-6,9390

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20172018
Model9114-Series
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase96.5 in110.6 in
Length177.1 in182.6 in
Width71.2 in71.9 in
Height50.9 in54.2 in
Curb Weight3,154 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 Volume,
Minimum
5.1 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.3 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera

Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested120071%
Total Not Requested50029%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested222566%
Total Not Requested112534%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera S

Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested120071%
Total Not Requested50029%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested222566%
Total Not Requested112534%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera GTS

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested192577%
Total Not Requested57523%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Turbo

Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
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, 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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