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Porsche 911 vs. BMW Z4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche 911 vs. BMW Z4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $65,145

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $42,890

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011201120132013
Model911911911911Z4Z4
TrimCarreraCarrera STurboTurbo SsDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $88,800 $101,500 $146,800 $172,100 $55,150 $64,200
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055 3,055 1,145      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 420 420        
Infotainment Package 3,010 3,010        
Sport Chrono Package Plus 960 960        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710     550 550
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 0 0    
Steering-linked headlights 690 690 690      
Wood trim 890 890 890 890   0
Heated front seats 525 525 525 525    
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530 530 530 750 750
Heated steering wheel 250 250 250 250    
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 2,090          
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,295 3,295     1,350 1,350
CD changer, in-dash 650 650 650      
Traffic information     0 0    
Satellite radio     750 750    
Cold Weather Package         850 850
Navigation system         2,150 2,150
M Sport Package         2,500  
CD changer, remote         600 600
Satellite radio - one year subscription         350 350
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597 2,597 973      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 0 0        
Infotainment Package 0 0        
Sport Chrono Package Plus 816 816        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0     500 500
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0    
Steering-linked headlights 0 0 0      
Wood trim 757 757 757 0   0
Heated front seats 0 0 0 0    
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451 451 0 685 685
Heated steering wheel 0 0 0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0          
Upholstered instrument panel, leather -306 2,554     1,230 1,230
CD changer, in-dash 0 0 0      
Traffic information     0 0    
Satellite radio     0 0    
Cold Weather Package         775 775
Navigation system         1,955 1,955
M Sport Package         2,275  
CD changer, remote         545 545
Satellite radio - one year subscription         320 320
Options (change) 18,285 16,195 6,025 3,540 9,100 6,600
Options (change) 4,315 7,175 2,181 0 8,285 6,010
Destination 950 950 950 950 895 895
Total Price $108,035 $118,645 $153,775 $176,590 $65,145 $71,695

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW Z4 sDrive35i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche 911 Turbo S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $44,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $57,641
Model Year201120112011201120132013
Model911911911911Z4Z4
TrimCarreraCarrera STurboTurbo SsDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine345hp H6385hp H6500hp H6530hp H6300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6S7M6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)385, 13385, 13385, 13385, 13?, 10650, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$108,035$118,645$153,775$176,590$65,145$71,695
Adjustments for Features00-1,475-7,625-1,680-3,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$108,035$118,645$152,300$168,965$63,465$68,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,610$44,265$60,930$0$4,850

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Features Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW Z4

Model Year201120112011201120132013
Model911911911911Z4Z4
TrimCarreraCarrera STurboTurbo SsDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 $150 
7-speed automated manual   $1200 $1200
RWD$0$0  $0$0
AWD  $1700$1700  
Accessories 
Proximity key    $250$250
Remote app    $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Wind blocker$300$300$300$300  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500$500  
Ceramic brake rotors   $4000  
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150
Roll bar    $200$200
Tires, run-flat    $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net    $40$40
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100
Ski sack    $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation    $100$100
Dual-zone climate control    $125$125
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500  
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150$150
Raised top speed limiter    $0$0
Rear-engine configuration$0$0$0$0  
Regenerative braking    $0$0
Exterior 
Larger rear spoiler  $200$200  
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000$4000  
Power retractable hardtop    $6750$6750
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400    
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325  
CD changer, remote    $200$200
CD player    $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
DVD-compatible player     $0
HD radio    $50$50
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200
Voice control for external devices    $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge  $75$75  
Chronometer$100$100 $100  
Compass    $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50  
Power-folding mirrors    $50$50
Trip computer$150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25
Visor mirror, driver    $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75  
No leather in second row    $-300$-300
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 $100 $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 $100
Total Value of Features$7,780$7,780$9,255$15,405$9,460$11,160
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,475$7,625$1,680$3,380
Value of Feature Adjustments00-30-41-1,550-3,119

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20112013
Model911Z4
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase92.5 in98.3 in
Length175.6 in166.9 in
Width71.2 in70.5 in
Height51.6 in50.8 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom31.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume4.4 ft310.9 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 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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bose, 385W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested111576%
Total Not Requested35024%
Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

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 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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bose, 385W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested111576%
Total Not Requested35024%
Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

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 Z4 sDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cargo net40No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested35090%
Total Not Requested4010%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested74073%
Total Not Requested27527%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Total Requested50043%
Total Not Requested65057%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cargo net40No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested35090%
Total Not Requested4010%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%

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