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Originally Posted by swamp2
Let's not forget some additional fundamentals. Porsches cost more than BMWs (on any loosely competitive models) primarily because Porsche can and does charge more. It's really that simple.
I'm not saying that Porsche factory brakes aren't superior to BMWs. Nor am I saying that those brakes don't cost more. Porsche also enjoys THE highest margin in the industry. According to a German University study in 2013 in the first half of 2013, Porsche made an average profit of $22,405 USD per car or around 18.4% of the showroom price. One thing that helps keep the cost of a car like the 911 down compared to heavier cars is also simply that heavy cars are generally more expensive. There are obvious exceptions to this rule when very low production volumes and exotic materials come into play, however, the more raw materials in something the more it will cost. Lightweight Porsches save cost in this way and consequently enjoy more margin.
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That's probably quite spot on.
Porsche CCB and BMW CCB are both made by Brembo. The 997.1 didn't have a great quality interior some previous owner said here recently.
More than the quality of each individual part, it's just as much that the 911 and a M3/M4 are two different car concepts from the ground. 911 don't have a 316d version that has to compete with other family cars. Which is why it's impressive what a M3 actually achieves compared with a 911!