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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: $46,500

BMW X3 3.0si   
Difference: $55,605

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122008
Model911911X3
TrimTargaTarga S3.0si
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $93,500 $106,400 $38,600
Comfort Package 1,750 1,750  
PCM 2,110 2,110  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 475
Wood trim 890 890  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615  
Rear wiper 360 360  
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530 700
Steering-linked headlights 690 690  
Premium Package     2,800
Xenon HID headlights     800
Heated front seats     500
Navigation system     1,800
Comfort Package 0 0  
PCM 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 430
Wood trim 757 757  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0  
Rear wiper 306 306  
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451 635
Steering-linked headlights 0 0  
Premium Package     2,550
Xenon HID headlights     730
Heated front seats     455
Navigation system     1,640
Options (change) 7,655 7,655 7,075
Options (change) 1,514 1,514 6,440
Destination 950 950 825
Total Price $102,105 $115,005 $46,500

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW X3 3.0si
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche 911 Targa S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $56,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,945
Model Year201220122008
Model911911X3
TrimTargaTarga S3.0si
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine345hp H6385hp H6260hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9235, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/35-19235/55-17
Total Price$102,105$115,005$46,500
Adjustments for Features0-500-410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$102,105$114,505$46,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,400$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW X3

Model Year201220122008
Model911911X3
TrimTargaTarga S3.0si
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Hill descent control  $250
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Side curtain airbags  $350
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo organizer  $100
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Rear-engine configuration$0$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler  $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400 
Skid plate (one)  $50
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
Off-road navigation system$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Floor mats$75$75 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Total Value of Features$3,830$4,330$4,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-11-377

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20122008
Model911X3
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase92.5 in110.1 in
Length175.6 in179.7 in
Width71.2 in73.0 in
Height51.6 in66.0 in
Curb Weight3,076 lb.4,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom31.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.4 ft330.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
4.471.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Total Requested60094%
Total Not Requested406%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa S

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Total Requested60094%
Total Not Requested406%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0si

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%
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested185088%
Total Not Requested25012%

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