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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: $47,700

BMW Z4 3.0i   
Difference: $61,305

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162016200820082008
Model911911911911911Z4Z4Z4
TrimCarreraCarrera SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S3.0i3.0siM Roadster
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $96,200 $110,800 $126,100 $163,000 $194,600 $36,700 $42,700 $52,400
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825 3,825            
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,320              
Adaptive dampers - electrical 2,090              
Auto-dimming mirrors 420 420            
Heated front seats 690 690       500 500 500
HD radio 370 370 370     350 350 350
Wood trim 1,770 1,770   1,990 0 0 0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 165 0 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710     475 475 475
Premium Package     3,345     2,900 2,100 2,950
Leather seating surfaces           1,150    
Sport Package           1,300 1,300  
Power convertible top           750 750  
Navigation system           1,800 1,800 1,800
Xenon HID headlights           700 700  
Headlight washers           250 250  
Adaptive sport seats plus 0 0            
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0              
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0              
Auto-dimming mirrors 0 0            
Heated front seats 0 0       455 455 455
HD radio 0 0 0     315 315 315
Wood trim 0 0   0 0 0 0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0     430 430 430
Premium Package     0     2,635 1,910 2,685
Leather seating surfaces           1,045    
Sport Package           1,185 1,185  
Power convertible top           685 685  
Navigation system           1,640 1,640 1,640
Xenon HID headlights           635 635  
Headlight washers           230 230  
Options (change) 11,810 8,400 4,590 1,990 0 10,175 8,225 6,075
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 9,255 7,485 5,525
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 825 825 825
Total Price $109,005 $120,195 $131,685 $165,985 $195,595 $47,700 $51,750 $59,300

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW Z4 3.0i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche 911 Turbo S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $57,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,774
Model Year20162016201620162016200820082008
Model911911911911911Z4Z4Z4
TrimCarreraCarrera SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S3.0i3.0siM Roadster
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine350hp H6400hp H6430hp H6520hp H6560hp H6215hp I6255hp I6330hp I6
TransmissionM7M7M7S7S7M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9235, 9235, 9445, 12445, 12?, 10430, 10430, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19245/35-20245/35-20245/35-20245/35-20225/40-18225/40-18225/45-18
Total Price$109,005$120,195$131,685$165,985$195,595$47,700$51,750$59,300
Adjustments for Features-4,075-4,075-5,675-10,575-17,3750-375-325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$104,930$116,120$126,010$155,410$178,220$47,700$51,375$58,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,190$21,080$50,480$73,290$0$3,675$11,275

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Features Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20162016201620162016200820082008
Model911911911911911Z4Z4Z4
TrimCarreraCarrera SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S3.0i3.0siM Roadster
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manual$300$300$300     
7-speed automated manual   $1200$1200   
6-speed manual     $150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0  $0$0$0
AWD   $1700$1700   
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350   
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100   
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   
Obstacle detection, front    $150   
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250$250   
Roll bar     $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350   
Tires, run-flat     $150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100$100   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125   
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$300  $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150   
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500     
Rear-engine configuration$0$0$0$0$0   
Regenerative braking$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   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25 $25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0$0$0   
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400     
Tall rear wing-type spoiler   $500$500   
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25   
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0   
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15   
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0   
Satellite radio   $200$200   
Surround sound   $250$250 $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25   
USB port$25$25$25$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200   
Boost gauge   $75$75   
Chronometer  $100 $100   
Cornering lights  $50$50$50   
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100   
Fog lights     $125$125$125
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50$50$50
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   
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors     $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver     $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger     $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100     
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100 $100$100
Folding second row seats w/o opening to trunk$75$75$75$75$75   
Leather door panel trim$250$250 $250$250$250$250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $50$50$50
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75$75   
No leather in second row     $-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100 $100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100 $100   
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$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     
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000   
Wood trim$300$300 $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500   
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500$500   
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 $200$200$200 
Rear wheel steering   $1500$1500   
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0$0$0
Wheels, dark finish  $0     
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100   
Total Value of Features$6,295$6,295$7,895$12,795$19,595$2,220$2,595$2,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,075$4,075$5,675$10,575$17,375$0$375$325
Value of Feature Adjustments-37-34-43-63-880-346-59

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20162008
Model911Z4
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase96.5 in98.2 in
Length176.8 in161.1 in
Width71.2 in70.1 in
Height51.3 in51.1 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in37.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.5 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.0 in
Cargo Volume4.8 ft38.5 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 seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested70041%
Total Not Requested100059%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera S

Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested70041%
Total Not Requested100059%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera GTS

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested110052%
Total Not Requested100048%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 3.0i

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested1225132%
Total Not Requested-300-32%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested30032%
Total Not Requested65068%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested175090%
Total Not Requested20010%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 3.0si

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested30032%
Total Not Requested65068%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 M Roadster

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Surround sound250Yes
THX-certified, 430W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested170076%
Total Not Requested55024%

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