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BMW X3 vs. Porsche 911 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X3 vs. Porsche 911 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $52,445

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $53,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,365

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $46,012

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220172017201720172017
ModelX3X3911911911911911
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iCarreraCarrera SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $37,100 $42,700 $89,400 $103,400 $119,000 $159,200 $188,100
Base Invoice $34,310 $39,465 $80,460 $93,060 $107,100 $143,280 $169,290
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750          
Dynamic Handling Package 1,400 1,400          
Navigation system 2,150 2,150          
Premium Package 3,450 3,450          
Xenon HID headlights 900            
M Sport Package 3,000            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 710 710 710    
Rearview camera 400 400          
App support 250 250          
Proximity key 500         1,090 1,090
Heated front seats 500 500          
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250       500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350          
Sport Activity Package   1,750          
Heated steering wheel     470 470   0 0
Premium Package Plus     3,970 3,970 4,570    
Adaptive sport seats plus     3,825 3,825   1,145  
Roof rack     400 400 400 400 400
Sunroof     1,990 1,990 1,990   1,990
Wood trim     1,770 1,770   1,990 0
Rear wiper     360 360 360 360 360
Power-folding mirrors     320 320 0 320 0
Torque vectoring, brake-based     1,320        
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel         470    
Interior ambient lighting           510 510
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685          
Dynamic Handling Package 1,275 1,275          
Navigation system 1,955 1,955          
Premium Package 3,140 3,140          
Xenon HID headlights 820            
M Sport Package 2,730            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 604 604 604    
Rearview camera 365 365          
App support 230 230          
Proximity key 455         927 927
Heated front seats 455 455          
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230       425  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320          
Sport Activity Package   1,595          
Heated steering wheel     400 400   0 0
Premium Package Plus     3,375 3,375 3,884    
Adaptive sport seats plus     3,251 3,251   973  
Roof rack     340 340 340 340 340
Sunroof     1,692 1,692 1,692   1,692
Wood trim     1,505 1,505   1,692 0
Rear wiper     306 306 306 306 306
Power-folding mirrors     272 272 0 272 0
Torque vectoring, brake-based     1,122        
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel         400    
Interior ambient lighting           434 434
Options (change) 14,450 11,800 15,135 13,815 8,500 6,315 4,350
Options (change) 13,160 10,750 12,867 11,745 7,226 5,369 3,699
Destination 895 895 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050
Total Price $52,445 $55,395 $105,585 $118,265 $128,550 $166,565 $193,500
Total Invoice $48,365 $51,110 $94,377 $105,855 $115,376 $149,699 $174,039

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Porsche 911

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $54,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,957
Model Year2012201220172017201720172017
ModelX3X3911911911911911
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iCarreraCarrera SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine240hp I6300hp I6370hp H6420hp H6450hp H6540hp H6580hp H6
TransmissionT8T8M7M7M7S7S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12?, 8?, 8?, 8555, 12555, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/45-19235/40-19245/35-20245/35-20245/35-20245/35-20
Total Price$52,445$55,395$105,585$118,265$128,550$166,565$193,500
Adjustments for Features-1,025-1,40000-500-6,700-11,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,420$53,995$105,585$118,265$128,050$159,865$182,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,575$0$12,680$22,465$54,280$76,715
Total Invoice$48,365$51,110$94,377$105,855$115,376$149,699$174,039
Adjustments for Features-945-1,29200-449-6,022-10,074
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,420$49,818$94,377$105,855$114,927$143,677$163,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,398$0$11,478$20,550$49,300$69,588

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Porsche 911

Model Year2012201220172017201720172017
ModelX3X3911911911911911
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iCarreraCarrera SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300     
7-speed manual  $300$300$300  
7-speed automated manual     $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700   $1700$1700
RWD  $0$0$0  
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100$100$100
Power liftgate $350     
Power rear side windows$200$200     
Sunshades, second row $125     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0     
Ceramic brake rotors      $4000
Hill descent control$250$250     
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75$75
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25$25$25
Tires, run-flat$150$150     
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50     
Cargo cover$75$75     
Cargo mat$40$40     
Roof rack  $300$300$300$300$300
Roof rails$250$250     
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150     
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$500
Limited-slip rear differential  $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
Exterior 
Active front spoiler     $500$500
Active grille shutters  $0$0$0$0$0
Active rear spoiler  $300$300$300$300$300
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0  
Body kit (gray/black)    $0$0$0
Bodyside cladding$350      
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250     
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275     
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0$0$0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200     
Rear spoiler$200$200     
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400$400  
Sunroof  $900$900$900$900$900
Tall rear wing-type spoiler     $500$500
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75     
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100$100$100
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150$150
Navigation map updates, three years  $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$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25     
Surround sound     $250$250
Voice control for external devices$0$0     
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200 $200$200
Boost gauge  $75$75$75$75$75
Chronometer    $100$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
LED headlights  $1000$1000 $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25     
Performance data recording app    $200  
Performance meter    $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25     
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100  
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50     
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300   
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100$100
Folding second row 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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150$150
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
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 headliner  $650$650$650$650$650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000$1000
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars      $500
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  $200$200$200
Polished alloy wheels     $350 
Rear wheel steering     $1500$1500
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching    $50  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100   $100$100
Total Value of Features$9,215$9,590$8,190$8,190$8,690$14,890$19,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,025$1,400$0$0$500$6,700$11,200
Value of Feature Adjustments-945-1,29200-449-6,022-10,074

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Porsche 911

Model Year20122017
ModelX3911
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.6 in96.5 in
Length183.0 in177.1 in
Width74.1 in71.2 in
Height65.4 in50.9 in
Curb Weight4,113 lb.3,154 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.6 ft35.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested99098%
Total Not Requested252%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested195059%
Total Not Requested134041%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside cladding100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/50WR18 tires400No
Total Requested105068%
Total Not Requested50032%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested99098%
Total Not Requested252%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Sunshades, second row125No
Power liftgate350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested190076%
Total Not Requested61524%
Sport Activity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera

Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%
Torque vectoring, brake-based
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested10025%
Total Not Requested30075%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
LED headlights500No
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested215064%
Total Not Requested120036%
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested120071%
Total Not Requested50029%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera S

Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
LED headlights500No
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested215064%
Total Not Requested120036%
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested120071%
Total Not Requested50029%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera GTS

Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested200080%
Total Not Requested50020%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Turbo

Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%
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
Porsche 911 Turbo S

Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%

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