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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: $67,545

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $49,785

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016201620162016
Model911911911911911Z4Z4
TrimCarreraCarrera SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo SsDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $96,200 $110,800 $126,100 $163,000 $194,600 $57,500 $66,350
Premium Package Plus 2,330 2,330 4,470        
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825 3,825   1,145      
Bose 555W 12 speakers 2,120 2,120 2,120        
Satellite radio 750 750 750        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710     550 550
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 165 0 0    
Power-folding mirrors 320 320 0 320 0    
Wood trim 1,990 1,990   1,990 0   0
Heated steering wheel 270 270 270 270 270    
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595 595    
Voice recorder 650 650 650 650 650    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 2,090            
Obstacle detection, front 380 380 380 380      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,490 3,490 3,850     1,350 1,350
Interior ambient lighting       510 510    
CD changer, in-dash       750 750    
Cold Weather Package           700 700
Technology Package           2,250 2,250
M Sport Package           2,500  
Obstacle detection, rear           750 750
CD changer, remote           600 600
Satellite radio - one year subscription           350 350
Premium Package Plus 0 0 0        
Adaptive sport seats plus 0 0   0      
Bose 555W 12 speakers 0 0 0        
Satellite radio 0 0 0        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0     500 500
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0 0    
Power-folding mirrors 0 0 0 0 0    
Wood trim 0 0   0 0   0
Heated steering wheel 0 0 0 0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0 0    
Voice recorder 0 0 0 0 0    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0            
Obstacle detection, front 0 0 0 0      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0 0     1,230 1,230
Interior ambient lighting       0 0    
CD changer, in-dash       0 0    
Cold Weather Package           635 635
Technology Package           2,050 2,050
M Sport Package           2,275  
Obstacle detection, rear           685 685
CD changer, remote           545 545
Satellite radio - one year subscription           320 320
Options (change) 20,135 18,045 13,960 6,610 2,775 9,050 6,550
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 8,240 5,965
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $117,330 $129,840 $141,055 $170,605 $198,370 $67,545 $73,895

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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: $51,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $60,538
Model Year2016201620162016201620162016
Model911911911911911Z4Z4
TrimCarreraCarrera SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo SsDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine350hp H6400hp H6430hp H6520hp H6560hp H6300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionM7M7M7S7S7S7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)445, 12445, 12445, 12445, 12445, 12?, 10650, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19245/35-20245/35-20245/35-20245/35-20225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$117,330$129,840$141,055$170,605$198,370$67,545$73,895
Adjustments for Features0-400-1,450-5,025-11,275-1,440-1,890
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$117,330$129,440$139,605$165,580$187,095$66,105$72,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,110$22,275$48,250$69,765$0$5,900

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Features Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW Z4

Model Year2016201620162016201620162016
Model911911911911911Z4Z4
TrimCarreraCarrera SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo SsDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manual$300$300$300    
7-speed automated manual   $1200$1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0  $0$0
AWD   $1700$1700  
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250$250  $250$250
Remote app     $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350  
Wind blocker$300$300$300$300$300  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500$500$500  
Ceramic brake rotors    $4000  
Roll bar     $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350  
Tires, run-flat     $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through     $100$100
Ski sack     $50$50
Climate Control 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)  $500 $500  
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300$300  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500    
Raised top speed limiter     $0$0
Rear-engine configuration$0$0$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Active front spoiler   $500$500  
Active rear spoiler   $300$300  
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0    
Body kit (gray/black)  $0$0$0  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0$0$0  
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000$4000$4000  
Power retractable hardtop     $6750$6750
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400    
Tall rear wing-type spoiler   $500$500  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325  
CD changer, remote     $200$200
CD player     $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0  
DVD-compatible player     $0$0
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0  
S Voice support     $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support     $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader     $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200$200
Text dictation     $50$50
Voice control for external devices     $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200  
Boost gauge   $75$75  
Chronometer  $100 $100  
Compass     $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights     $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50  
LED headlights    $1000  
Performance meter  $150 $150  
Trip computer$150$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$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$75  
Leather door panel trim$250$250 $250$250$250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $50$50
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75$75  
No leather in second row     $-300$-300
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 inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0    
Wood trim$300$300 $300$300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 $200$200$200
Rear wheel steering   $1500$1500  
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0$0
Wheels, dark finish  $0    
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 $100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$9,605$10,005$11,055$14,630$20,880$11,045$11,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$400$1,450$5,025$11,275$1,440$1,890
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3-10-29-57-1,339-1,757

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20162016
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
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
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, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
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
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
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
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, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
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
Total Requested120071%
Total Not Requested50029%

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 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested200080%
Total Not Requested50020%

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 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
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested74088%
Total Not Requested10012%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Raised top speed limiter0No
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, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested74088%
Total Not Requested10012%

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