Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2010 |
Model | 911 | 911 | 911 | 911 | 911 | 911 | 911 | 911 | 911 | 911 | X3 |
Trim | Carrera | Carrera S | Targa | Targa S | Carrera GTS | GT3 | GT3 RS | Turbo | Turbo S | GT2 RS | xDrive30i |
Engines | |||||||||||
Transmissions | |||||||||||
Drivetrains | |||||||||||
Tires | |||||||||||
Audio Systems | |||||||||||
Accessories | |||||||||||
Often must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available. | |||||||||||
Unlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob. | |||||||||||
Operate the power windows, sunroof, and/or convertible roof using buttons on the keyfob. | |||||||||||
Homelink. | |||||||||||
Covers the rear seat and extends upward behind the front seatbacks, preventing cold air from entering the front seat area. Removable. | |||||||||||
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||||||
Rear disc brakes. | |||||||||||
If active, automatically move forward when the vehicle is rear-ended. Note: becoming less common. | |||||||||||
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars. | |||||||||||
Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time. | |||||||||||
In some convertibles. Automatically raise when a rollover is sensed. | |||||||||||
When a panic stop is sensed, fully applies the brakes. | |||||||||||
Ceramic composite brake rotors. | |||||||||||
Mandatory, in all cars. | |||||||||||
Torso-level front row airbags, usually contained in the seats. Many also protect the head, but not as well as side curtain airbags. | |||||||||||
Selectively applies the brakes to maintain a slow, steady descent on off-road downhill slopes. | |||||||||||
Beeps signal distance to object in front of vehicle. Parking aid. | |||||||||||
Beeps signal distance to object behind vehicle. Parking aid. | |||||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||||||
Torso-level second row airbags, usually contained in the rear door. Some also protect the head, but not as well as side curtain airbags. | |||||||||||
Airbags contained just above the window level. Except in cars without a rear seat usually cover first and second row. | |||||||||||
Selectively applies the brakes to prevent excessive understeer or oversteer (spinning). | |||||||||||
Two types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire. | |||||||||||
Uses the brakes to channel torque to the outside wheels and counteract understeer. Similar to stability control, but proactive, and acting to improve cornering performance rather than prevent loss of control. | |||||||||||
When a drive wheel slips, it is braked and/or engine power is reduced, restoring traction. | |||||||||||
Cargo Management | |||||||||||
Net extending from the floor to the ceiling to prevent cargo from flying into the passenger area during sudden stops. | |||||||||||
Above floor system for organizing cargo. | |||||||||||
Usually concealed behind a stowed armrest. Enables long items like skis to be carried without folding the rear seat. | |||||||||||
No crossbars. | |||||||||||
Sack attached to rear seat pass-through. Keeps dirty skis from messing up the interior. | |||||||||||
Climate Control | |||||||||||
Automatically recirculates interior air when pollution is detected in outside air. | |||||||||||
Maintains set temperature in front row. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value. | |||||||||||
Temperature can be separately set for left and right sides of the passenger compartment. Requires air conditioning and does not include its value. | |||||||||||
Filters exterior air before it enters the passenger compartment. No default value because most cars have them, even in cases where they're not in the official list of features. | |||||||||||
Wipers automatically turn on and adjust their speed based on input from a rain sensor. | |||||||||||
Ducts under front seats direct heated air to the second row. | |||||||||||
Time between wipes can be precisely adjusted. | |||||||||||
Makes rain bead up and roll off the windows. | |||||||||||
Drivetrain | |||||||||||
Can vary engine mount stiffness to maximize performance or comfort. | |||||||||||
When one rear wheel spins, the differential locks up, sending power to the wheel with better traction. | |||||||||||
Engine / Motor | |||||||||||
Valves open in the exhaust at high rpm and/or during brisk acceleration, for power boost and/or richer sound. Valves can also be opened with a switch. | |||||||||||
The engine is located behind the rear axle. | |||||||||||
Exterior | |||||||||||
Side skirts and possibly a front air dam and rear apron. | |||||||||||
Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust. | |||||||||||
Spoiler mounted beneath the nose of the car, to increase downforce. | |||||||||||
Only listed if a second, smaller spoiler is also standard or optional. No additional value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||||||
Front glass panel retracts over a fixed glass roof panel. Entire unit covers nearly the entire roof. | |||||||||||
Can be small lip spoiler or a larger raised spoiler. | |||||||||||
Spoiler extends automatically at high speeds. Otherwise flush with body. Can be manually extended and retracted. | |||||||||||
Protects part of the underbody from rocks when off-roading. | |||||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||||||
Large spoiler stands well above the trunk or hatch. | |||||||||||
Extensions to the wheel opening, both decorative and protective. | |||||||||||
Infotainment | |||||||||||
Jack for an iPod or similar device. No value because of incomplete data. Will soon be standard on nearly every car. | |||||||||||
Enables hands-free communication by wirelessly connecting a cell phone to a microphone and the vehicle's stereo speakers. | |||||||||||
Includes CD player. | |||||||||||
Audio system capable of playing DVD-Audio discs. | |||||||||||
High-definition radio, which broadcasts a digital signal. Free, no subscription fees. | |||||||||||
Built-in drive with at least 10 GB of storage for MP3 and other audio files. | |||||||||||
Audio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files. | |||||||||||
Screen-based navigation system. | |||||||||||
Enables navigation even without roads. Requires and does not include the value of a navigation system. | |||||||||||
XM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply. | |||||||||||
In-vehicle security, communications, and diagnostics system. For 2011 and newer cars often includes a remote app. Monthly fee after the first 1-12 months. | |||||||||||
Information about traffic conditions. Monthly fee after first 3-12 months. | |||||||||||
Higher quality speakers. Speaker count and amplifier wattage unchanged. | |||||||||||
Often permits an iPod or phone to be integrated into the vehicle's entertainment system and controls. | |||||||||||
Sometimes also includes voice control over climate control system. | |||||||||||
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||||||
Driver-side exterior mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle. | |||||||||||
Passenger-side rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle. | |||||||||||
Interior rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle. | |||||||||||
Headlights automatically turn on and off. Includes value of automatic-off headlights. | |||||||||||
Reports the amount of boost being provided by the supercharger or turbocharger. | |||||||||||
Stopwatch, lap timer. Usually includes an analog clock. | |||||||||||
We haven't given this feature a value because it's hard to tell which cars have it. | |||||||||||
Make it easier for following vehicles to see the vehicle in fog. | |||||||||||
Light wide area close in front of the vehicle. | |||||||||||
Clears ice and fog from mirrors. | |||||||||||
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror. | |||||||||||
Includes value of non-illuminated vanity mirror. | |||||||||||
LEDs cast a soft glow over and/or highlight parts of the interior. | |||||||||||
Front row reading lights. | |||||||||||
One or both exterior mirrors tilt down when the transmission is in reverse, to provide view of the curb. | |||||||||||
Area around the vehicle is illuminated when the vehicle is remotely unlocked. | |||||||||||
Includes value of manual remote mirrors. | |||||||||||
Mirrors fold and unfold with the touch of a button inside the vehicle. Good for narrow roads and parking lots. | |||||||||||
Headlights swivel when steering wheel is turned. | |||||||||||
Reports engine speed. | |||||||||||
Reports average fuel economy, and perhaps also instantaneous fuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, and other stats. | |||||||||||
Provide a brighter, whiter light than halogen headlights. | |||||||||||
Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||||||
Real aluminum trim on instrument panel, door panels, and/or center console. Deleted by wood trim even if they appear together. | |||||||||||
Won't be listed in conjunction with wood or aluminum trim even if they are available together. | |||||||||||
Seat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat. | |||||||||||
Seating surfaces are trimmed in leather; other upholstery tends to be leatherette. | |||||||||||
Leather beyond the seating surfaces, door panels, and IP top. No additional value over leather upholstery because no way to standardize across all models. | |||||||||||
Manually adjustable cushion length; provides better support for long legs. | |||||||||||
Manually adjustable cushion length; provides better support for long legs. | |||||||||||
Lower back support power-adjustable vertically as well as in and out. | |||||||||||
Lower back support power-adjustable vertically as well as in and out. | |||||||||||
Power adjustable bolsters on the seatback, to provide lateral support in hard turns. | |||||||||||
Power adjustable bolsters on the seatback, to provide lateral support in hard turns. | |||||||||||
Power adjustable bolsters on the seat cushion, to prevent sliding out of the seat in hard turns. | |||||||||||
Power adjustable bolsters on the seat cushion, to prevent sliding out of the seat in hard turns. | |||||||||||
Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment. | |||||||||||
Power tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment. | |||||||||||
The upper part of the seatback be be adjusted separately from the lower part. | |||||||||||
The upper part of the seatback be be adjusted separately from the lower part; especially useful when the seat is heavily reclined, to better support the upper back. | |||||||||||
A.k.a vinyl, leatherette, MB-Tex, NuLuxe. | |||||||||||
Suede-like trim on the door panels. | |||||||||||
Usually also includes synthetic suede on the pillars. | |||||||||||
Seating surfaces are part leather, part synthetic suede. | |||||||||||
Synthetic suede steering wheel rim. | |||||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||||||
No additional value over leather upholstery because no way to standardize across all models. | |||||||||||
Real wood trim on instrument panel, door panels, and/or center console. | |||||||||||
Real wood comprises part of the steering wheel rim. | |||||||||||
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||||||
Shocks that electrically adjust their firmness based on sensor readings of the road surface. The driver might also be able to select a \"sport\" setting. | |||||||||||
Same value as regular alloy wheels because no way to compare across models. | |||||||||||
Varies throttle, steering, ABS, and/or stability control calibration. | |||||||||||
Front of chassis can be raised to increase ground clearance at low speeds. | |||||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||||||
Lug nuts that can only be removed using a special key. Prevents theft of wheels. | |||||||||||
Transmission | |||||||||||
Electronically controls engine and transmission for perfect launch. | |||||||||||
Only listed if not standard on all trims. No value because no way to compare across models. | |||||||||||
Paddles or buttons that can be used to manually shift the transmission. Only listed when optional or not always included with an automatic transmission. |
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