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Porsche 911 vs. BMW 7-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche 911 vs. BMW 7-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $81,225

BMW 7-Series 740i   
Difference: $12,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $74,900

BMW 7-Series 740i   
Difference: $6,321

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082008201120112011
Model9119119119119117-Series7-Series7-Series
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurbo740i750iAlpina B7
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $73,500 $83,800 $87,000 $97,300 $126,200 $70,650 $82,500 $122,000
Base Invoice $64,174 $73,192 $76,038 $85,011 $110,313 $65,200 $76,100 $112,440
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055 3,055 3,055 3,055 1,145      
Xenon HID headlights 1,090   1,090          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 385 385 385 385        
Sport Chrono Package Plus 960 960 960 960        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690 690        
Wood trim 890 890 890 890 890      
Navigation system 2,110 2,110 2,110 2,110        
Bluetooth cell phone link 960 960 960 960 960      
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530 530 530 530      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990   1,990          
Floor mats 140 140 140 140 140      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,360 1,360 1,360 1,360 620 800 800  
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500 500      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 725 725 725 725 725      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,005 3,005 3,005 3,005     1,200  
CD changer, remote 650 650 650 650 650      
Individual Composition           7,700    
Cold Weather Package           1,200 800  
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597 2,597 2,597 2,597 973      
Xenon HID headlights 927   927          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 327 327 327 327        
Sport Chrono Package Plus 816 816 816 816        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 587 587 587 587        
Wood trim 757 757 757 757 757      
Navigation system 1,794 1,794 1,794 1,794        
Bluetooth cell phone link 816 816 816 816 816      
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451 451 451 451      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,692   1,692          
Floor mats 119 119 119 119 119      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,156 1,156 1,156 1,156 527 730 730  
Heated front seats 425 425 425 425 425      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 616 616 616 616 616      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,554 2,554 2,554 2,554     1,090  
CD changer, remote 553 553 553 553 553      
Individual Composition           7,005    
Cold Weather Package           1,090 730  
Options (change) 19,040 15,960 19,040 15,960 6,160 9,700 2,800 0
Options (change) 16,187 13,568 16,187 13,568 5,237 8,825 2,550 0
Destination 860 860 860 860 860 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,000 1,000
Total Price $93,400 $100,620 $106,900 $114,120 $133,220 $81,225 $87,175 $123,875
Total Invoice $81,221 $87,620 $93,085 $99,439 $116,410 $74,900 $80,525 $114,315

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW 7-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 7-Series 740i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,802
Model Year20082008200820082008201120112011
Model9119119119119117-Series7-Series7-Series
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurbo740i750iAlpina B7
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine325hp H6355hp H6325hp H6355hp H6480hp H6315hp I6400hp V8500hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9235, 9235, 9235, 9325, 13205, 10205, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/35-19235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19245/40-20245/50-18245/35-21
Total Price$93,400$100,620$106,900$114,120$133,220$81,225$87,175$123,875
Adjustments for Features0-125-2,000-2,125-1,950-3,775-3,025-7,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$93,400$100,495$104,900$111,995$131,270$77,450$84,150$116,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,095$11,500$18,595$37,870$0$6,700$39,050
Total Invoice$81,221$87,620$93,085$99,439$116,410$74,900$80,525$114,315
Adjustments for Features0-109-1,742-1,852-1,704-3,481-2,794-6,806
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$81,221$87,511$91,343$97,587$114,706$71,419$77,731$107,509
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,290$10,122$16,366$33,485$0$6,312$36,090

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Features Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW 7-Series

Model Year20082008200820082008201120112011
Model9119119119119117-Series7-Series7-Series
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurbo740i750iAlpina B7
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0   $0$0$0
AWD  $1700$1700$1700   
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel       $100
Power door closers       $300
Power rear side windows     $200$200$200
Power trunk closer       $350
Proximity key       $250
Remote app     $25$25$25
Sunshade, rear, power       $225
Sunshades, second row, power       $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power     $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver     $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger     $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front     $150$150$150
Side curtain airbags     $350$350$350
Tires, run-flat     $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment     $50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through     $100$100$100
Ski sack     $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation     $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control     $125$125$125
Rear air vents with automatic controls     $250$250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control     $125$125$125
Residual heat     $50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15   
Wiper de-icer     $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300   
Engine / Motor 
Rear-engine configuration$0$0$0$0$0   
Regenerative braking     $0$0 
Exterior 
Larger rear spoiler    $200   
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200    
Rear spoiler       $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400    
Sunroof$900$900  $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input     $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming     $25$25$25
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200$200  $200
DVD-Audio-compatible player    $0   
DVD-compatible player       $0
HD radio     $50$50$50
Media drive     $15$15$15
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0   
Satellite radio - one year subscription       $250
SMS text-to-speech reader     $25$25$25
Surround sound    $250  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200$200$200
Traffic information     $25$25$25
USB port     $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices       $0
Voice control for nav and audio     $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror     $75$75$75
Boost gauge    $75   
Chronometer$100$100$100$100    
Compass     $0$0$0
Cornering lights     $50$50$50
Fog lights $125 $125$125$125$125$125
Head-up display (HUD)       $350
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat     $100$100$100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse     $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors     $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights     $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors     $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row     $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats       $300
Door sill trim plates      $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300   
Heated second row seats     $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel       $150
Massage, driver seat       $100
Massage, passenger seat       $100
Memory system, passenger seat     $150$150$150
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75$75   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat     $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat     $50$50$50
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
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat     $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat     $100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650$650$650$650$650 $650
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300 $300$300
Wood trim, alternative type     $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars       $500
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)       $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,090$4,215$6,090$6,215$6,040$7,865$7,115$11,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$125$2,000$2,125$1,950$3,775$3,025$7,375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-109-1,742-1,852-1,704-3,481-2,794-6,806

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW 7-Series

Model Year20082011
Model9117-Series
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase92.5 in120.9 in
Length175.6 in199.8 in
Width71.2 in74.9 in
Height51.6 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,076 lb.4,345 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.21.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in59.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom31.5 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.4 in
Cargo Volume4.8 ft317.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera

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%
Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera S

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%
Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa

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%
Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa S

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%
Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

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 7-Series 740i

Individual Composition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Special exterior trim0No
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
245/40WR20 tires200No
275/35WR20 tires200No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested175065%
Total Not Requested95035%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested20031%
Total Not Requested45069%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 750i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%

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