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Porsche 911 vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche 911 vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,515

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $54,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,890

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $45,345

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820112011
Model911911X3X3
TrimTargaTarga SxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $87,000 $97,300 $36,750 $41,050
Base Invoice $76,038 $85,011 $34,010 $37,965
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055 3,055    
Sport Chrono Package Plus 960 960    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 385 385    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 550 550
Audio controls on steering wheel 990 990    
Bluetooth cell phone link 960 960    
Rear wiper 360 360    
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530 750 750
Xenon HID headlights 1,090   900  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990      
Navigation system 2,110 2,110 2,150 2,150
Wood trim 890 890    
Dynamic Handling Package     1,400 1,400
Premium Package     3,450 3,450
Heated steering wheel     190 190
Sport Activity Package       1,250
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597 2,597    
Sport Chrono Package Plus 816 816    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 327 327    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 587 587 500 500
Audio controls on steering wheel 842 842    
Bluetooth cell phone link 816 816    
Rear wiper 306 306    
Heated front seats 425 425 455 455
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451 685 685
Xenon HID headlights 927   820  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,692      
Navigation system 1,794 1,794 1,955 1,955
Wood trim 757 757    
Dynamic Handling Package     1,275 1,275
Premium Package     3,140 3,140
Heated steering wheel     175 175
Sport Activity Package       1,140
Options (change) 14,510 11,430 9,890 10,240
Options (change) 12,337 9,718 9,005 9,325
Destination 860 860 875 875
Total Price $102,370 $109,590 $47,515 $52,165
Total Invoice $89,235 $95,589 $43,890 $48,165

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $57,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,922
Model Year2008200820112011
Model911911X3X3
TrimTargaTarga SxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine325hp H6355hp H6240hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionM6M6T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9235, 9205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/35-19245/55-17245/50-18
Total Price$102,370$109,590$47,515$52,165
Adjustments for Features0-125-2,790-3,440
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$102,370$109,465$44,725$48,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,095$0$4,000
Total Invoice$89,235$95,589$43,890$48,165
Adjustments for Features0-109-2,577-3,176
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$89,235$95,480$41,313$44,989
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,245$0$3,676

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Features Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW X3

Model Year2008200820112011
Model911911X3X3
TrimTargaTarga SxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Remote app  $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Hill descent control  $250$250
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo mat  $40$40
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Engine / Motor 
Rear-engine configuration$0$0  
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive  $15$15
Off-road navigation system$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Chronometer$100$100  
Fog lights $125$125$125
Headlight washers$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Metal pedals$75$75  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,890$4,015$6,680$7,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$125$2,790$3,440
Value of Feature Adjustments0-109-2,577-3,176

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20082011
Model911X3
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase92.5 in110.6 in
Length175.6 in183.0 in
Width71.2 in74.1 in
Height51.6 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,076 lb.4,113 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom31.5 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.8 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
4.863.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa

Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa S

Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested41541%
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 sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested302592%
Total Not Requested2658%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested41541%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested272591%
Total Not Requested2659%
Sport Activity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250No
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/50WR18 tires400No
Total Requested50037%
Total Not Requested85063%

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