BMW 7 Series vs Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet: cost to own
Verdict, over 6 years
The BMW 7 Series costs about $64,930 less
That's $902 a month. Closest matching trims: same fuel and drive where possible.7 Series 740 xDrive M Sport Edition✓ $3,472/moTrue cost
911 Carrera Cabriolet 4S Cabriolet$4,373/moTrue cost
2027 BMW 7 SeriesClosest matching trim: 7 Series 740 xDrive M Sport Edition
Sticker (MSRP)$154,500
+$36,578→↓Freight, fees, HST
Drive away$191,078
+ running costs→↓− $75,705 resale
True cost$3,472/moA month to own, after resale
2027 Porsche 911 Carrera CabrioletClosest matching trim: 911 Carrera Cabriolet 4S Cabriolet
Sticker (MSRP)$189,000
+$52,935→↓Freight, fees, HST
Drive away$241,935
+ running costs→↓− $92,610 resale
True cost$4,373/moA month to own, after resale
Line by line
| Price | |||
| Sticker (MSRP) | ✓ $154,500 | $189,000 | 7 Series by $34,500 |
| Freight and fees, before tax | ✓ $14,596 | $25,102 | 7 Series by $10,506 |
| Sales tax (HST) | ✓ $21,982 | $27,833 | 7 Series by $5,851 |
| Drive-away price | ✓ $191,078 | $241,935 | 7 Series by $50,857 |
| Running costs, 6 years | |||
| Fuel or charging | ✓ $17,982 | $22,777 | 7 Series by $4,795 |
| Insurance (estimate) | ✓ $26,923 | $32,598 | 7 Series by $5,675 |
| Maintenance (estimate) | $12,850 | $12,850 | — |
| Loan rate | 6.5% | 6.5% | — |
| Loan interest | ✓ $39,135 | $49,831 | 7 Series by $10,696 |
| Lost return on your money | ✓ $37,600 | $47,412 | 7 Series by $9,812 |
| Resale after 6 yrs | −$75,705 | ✓ −$92,610 | 911 Carrera Cabriolet by $16,905 |
| Total | |||
| True cost | ✓ $249,954 | $314,884 | 7 Series by $64,930 |
| True cost a month | ✓ $3,472/mo | $4,373/mo | 7 Series by $901 |
| You pay each month | ✓ $3,931/mo | $4,932/mo | 7 Series by $1,001 |
| Practical | |||
| Fuel type | Premium gas | Premium gas | — |
| Seats | 5 | 4 | — |
| Carry-ons, 2 people | Not published | Not published | — |
| Cargo behind row 2, litres | Not published | Not published | — |
| Length | 5.40 m | 4.54 m | — |
| Resale % after 6 yrs | 49% | 49% | — |
| US crash test | Not rated yet | Not rated yet | — |
Price
Sticker (MSRP)
Freight and fees, before tax
Sales tax (HST)
Drive-away price
Running costs, 6 years
Fuel or charging
Insurance (estimate)
Maintenance (estimate)
Loan rate
Loan interest
Lost return on your money
Resale after 6 yrs
Total
True cost
True cost a month
You pay each month
Practical
Fuel type
Seats
Carry-ons, 2 people
Cargo behind row 2, litres
Length
Resale % after 6 yrs
US crash test
✓ marks the better figure. Resale for both is typical for their type and brand (unless you lease). Their stickers differ by $34,500.