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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: $67,045

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $46,600

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142014201420122012
Model911911911911Z4Z4
TrimCarreraCarrera STurboTurbo SsDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $96,200 $110,800 $160,700 $193,900 $55,150 $64,200
Premium Package Plus 2,330 2,330        
Satellite radio 750 750        
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825 3,825 1,145      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710     550 550
HD radio 370 370        
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 0 0    
Heated steering wheel 270 270 270 270    
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 2,090          
Power-folding mirrors 320 320 320 0    
Obstacle detection, front 380 380 380      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,490 3,490     1,350 1,350
CD changer, in-dash 750 750 750 750    
Interior ambient lighting     510 510    
Wood trim       0    
Cold Weather Package         850 850
Navigation system         2,150 2,150
Sport Package         2,300  
Premium Package         1,100 1,100
Obstacle detection, rear         750 750
App support         250 250
Auto-dimming headlights         250 250
Proximity key         500 500
CD changer, remote         600 600
Satellite radio - one year subscription         350 350
Premium Package Plus 0 0        
Satellite radio 0 0        
Adaptive sport seats plus 0 0 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0     500 500
HD radio 0 0        
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0    
Heated steering wheel 0 0 0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0          
Power-folding mirrors 0 0 0 0    
Obstacle detection, front 0 0 0      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0     1,230 1,230
CD changer, in-dash 0 0 0 0    
Interior ambient lighting     0 0    
Wood trim       0    
Cold Weather Package         775 775
Navigation system         1,955 1,955
Sport Package         2,095  
Premium Package         1,000 1,000
Obstacle detection, rear         685 685
App support         230 230
Auto-dimming headlights         230 230
Proximity key         455 455
CD changer, remote         545 545
Satellite radio - one year subscription         320 320
Options (change) 16,495 14,405 3,970 2,125 11,000 8,700
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 10,020 7,925
Destination 950 950 950 950 895 895
Total Price $113,645 $126,155 $165,620 $196,975 $67,045 $73,795

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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: $47,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $60,084
Model Year201420142014201420122012
Model911911911911Z4Z4
TrimCarreraCarrera STurboTurbo SsDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine350hp H6400hp H6520hp H6560hp H6300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionM7M7S7S7M6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9235, 9445, 12445, 12?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19245/35-20245/35-20245/35-20225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$113,645$126,155$165,620$196,975$67,045$73,795
Adjustments for Features0-400-5,275-11,825-930-2,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$113,645$125,755$160,345$185,150$66,115$71,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,110$46,700$71,505$0$5,500

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Features Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW Z4

Model Year201420142014201420122012
Model911911911911Z4Z4
TrimCarreraCarrera STurboTurbo SsDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manual$300$300    
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200 $1200
6-speed manual    $150 
RWD$0$0  $0$0
AWD  $1700$1700  
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250  $250$250
Remote app    $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Wind blocker$300$300$300$300  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500$500  
Ceramic brake rotors   $4000  
Roll bar    $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350  
Tires, run-flat    $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net    $40$40
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100
Ski sack    $50$50
Climate Control 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500  
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300  
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter    $0$0
Rear-engine configuration$0$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Active front spoiler  $500$500  
Active rear spoiler  $300$300  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0$0  
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000$4000  
Power retractable hardtop    $6750$6750
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400    
Tall rear wing-type spoiler  $500$500  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0
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  
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  
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200
Voice control for external devices    $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200$200
Boost gauge  $75$75  
Chronometer   $100  
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights    $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50  
LED headlights   $1000  
Performance meter   $150  
Trip computer$150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25
Visor mirror, driver    $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300    
Folding second row seats w/o opening to trunk$75$75$75$75  
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  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Wood trim   $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500  
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200
Rear wheel steering  $1500$1500  
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$8,805$9,205$14,080$20,630$9,735$10,985
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$400$5,275$11,825$930$2,180
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3-30-57-858-2,011

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20142012
Model911Z4
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase96.5 in98.3 in
Length176.8 in166.9 in
Width71.2 in70.5 in
Height51.3 in50.8 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.2 in
Cargo Volume4.8 ft310.9 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
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
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 adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested200075%
Total Not Requested65025%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
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 adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
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
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
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 adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested200075%
Total Not Requested65025%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
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 adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested120071%
Total Not Requested50029%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Turbo

Adaptive sport seats plus
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, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested76575%
Total Not Requested25025%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested76575%
Total Not Requested25025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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