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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: $65,675

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $47,745

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016201620112011
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 $52,400 $61,550
Premium Package Plus 2,330 2,330 4,470        
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825 3,825   1,145      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710     550 550
HD radio 370 370 370        
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 165 0 0    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 2,090            
Power-folding mirrors 320 320 0 320 0    
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595 595    
Obstacle detection, front 380 380 380 380      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,490 3,490 3,850     1,350 1,350
CD changer, in-dash 750 750 750 750 750    
Satellite radio 750 750 750        
Interior ambient lighting       510 510    
Wood trim         0    
Obstacle detection, rear           750 750
Navigation system           2,100 2,100
Premium Package           2,500 2,500
Sport Package           2,300  
Satellite radio - one year subscription           350 350
CD changer, remote           600 600
Proximity key           500 500
Heated front seats           500 500
App support           250 250
iPod integration           400 400
Auto-dimming headlights           250 250
Premium Package Plus 0 0 0        
Adaptive sport seats plus 0 0   0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0     500 500
HD radio 0 0 0        
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0 0    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0            
Power-folding mirrors 0 0 0 0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0 0    
Obstacle detection, front 0 0 0 0      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0 0     1,230 1,230
CD changer, in-dash 0 0 0 0 0    
Satellite radio 0 0 0        
Interior ambient lighting       0 0    
Wood trim         0    
Obstacle detection, rear           685 685
Navigation system           1,910 1,910
Premium Package           2,275 2,275
Sport Package           2,095  
Satellite radio - one year subscription           320 320
CD changer, remote           545 545
Proximity key           455 455
Heated front seats           455 455
App support           230 230
iPod integration           365 365
Auto-dimming headlights           230 230
Options (change) 16,225 14,135 12,040 3,700 1,855 12,400 10,100
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 11,295 9,200
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 875 875
Total Price $113,420 $125,930 $139,135 $167,695 $197,450 $65,675 $72,525

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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: $48,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $59,124
Model Year2016201620162016201620112011
Model911911911911911Z4Z4
TrimCarreraCarrera SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo SsDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine350hp H6400hp H6430hp H6520hp H6560hp H6300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionM7M7M7S7S7M6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9235, 9235, 9445, 12445, 12?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19245/35-20245/35-20245/35-20245/35-20225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$113,420$125,930$139,135$167,695$197,450$65,675$72,525
Adjustments for Features0-400-1,750-5,275-11,825-565-1,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$113,420$125,530$137,385$162,420$185,625$65,110$70,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,110$23,965$49,000$72,205$0$5,600

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Features Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW Z4

Model Year2016201620162016201620112011
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
6-speed manual     $150 
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  
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 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500    
Raised top speed limiter     $0$0
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  
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 
App support   $0$0$0$0
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  
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     $250$250
SD Card slot     $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader     $25$25
Surround sound   $250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25  
Traffic information     $25$25
Voice control for external devices     $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200$200$200
Boost gauge   $75$75  
Chronometer  $100 $100  
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights     $125$125
Headlight washers$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  
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$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  
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
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$9,280$9,680$11,030$14,555$21,105$9,845$11,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$400$1,750$5,275$11,825$565$1,815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3-13-31-60-521-1,674

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20162011
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.3,242 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 washers50No
Cornering lights50No
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
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested195074%
Total Not Requested70026%
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
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
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
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 washers50No
Cornering lights50No
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
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested195074%
Total Not Requested70026%
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
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
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
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
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
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested74097%
Total Not Requested253%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
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 Requested192589%
Total Not Requested25011%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested74097%
Total Not Requested253%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
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 Requested192589%
Total Not Requested25011%

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