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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: $48,325

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $57,880

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920112011
Model911911X3X3
TrimTargaTarga SxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $89,500 $100,100 $36,750 $41,050
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055 3,055    
iPod integration 440 440    
Navigation system 2,110 2,110 2,150 2,150
Sport Chrono Package Plus 960 960    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 420 420    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 550 550
Rear wiper 360 360    
Audio controls on steering wheel 870 870    
Bluetooth cell phone link 695 695    
Heated steering wheel 190 190    
Heated front seats 500 500    
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530 750 750
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990      
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595    
Traffic information 0 0    
Satellite radio 750 750    
Wood trim 890 890    
Steering-linked headlights 690 690    
Dynamic Handling Package     1,400 1,400
Premium Package     3,450 3,450
Xenon HID headlights     900  
Cold Weather Package     1,150 1,150
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350
Sport Activity Package       1,250
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597 2,597    
iPod integration 0 0    
Navigation system 1,794 1,794 1,955 1,955
Sport Chrono Package Plus 816 816    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 500 500
Rear wiper 306 306    
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0    
Bluetooth cell phone link 0 0    
Heated steering wheel 0 0    
Heated front seats 425 425    
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451 685 685
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,692      
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0    
Traffic information 0 0    
Satellite radio 0 0    
Wood trim 757 757    
Steering-linked headlights 0 0    
Dynamic Handling Package     1,275 1,275
Premium Package     3,140 3,140
Xenon HID headlights     820  
Cold Weather Package     1,045 1,045
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320
Sport Activity Package       1,140
Options (change) 15,755 13,765 10,700 11,050
Options (change) 8,838 7,146 9,740 10,060
Destination 950 950 875 875
Total Price $106,205 $114,815 $48,325 $52,975

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW X3 xDrive28i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche 911 Targa S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $59,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,821
Model Year2009200920112011
Model911911X3X3
TrimTargaTarga SxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine345hp H6385hp 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$106,205$114,815$48,325$52,975
Adjustments for Features00-1,850-2,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$106,205$114,815$46,475$50,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,610$0$4,000

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Features Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW X3

Model Year2009200920112011
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 
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  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration$100$100  
Off-road navigation system$0$0  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer$100$100  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
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  
Heated second row seats  $200$200
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 
Launch control$100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,640$4,640$6,490$7,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,850$2,500
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,708-2,308

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20092011
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 Capacity16.9 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
4.4 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
4.463.3 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 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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

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 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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested74073%
Total Not Requested27527%
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 mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested310094%
Total Not Requested1906%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested35050%
Total Not Requested35050%

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 audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested74073%
Total Not Requested27527%
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 mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested280094%
Total Not Requested1906%
Sport Activity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250No
Special exterior trim0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/50WR18 tires400No
Total Requested50037%
Total Not Requested85063%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested35050%
Total Not Requested35050%

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