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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: $49,150

BMW X3 3.0si   
Difference: $53,555

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520152008
Model911911911911911X3
TrimCarreraCarrera SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S3.0si
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $84,300 $98,900 $114,200 $151,100 $182,700 $38,600
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825 3,825        
Premium Package Plus 2,330 2,330 4,470      
Sunroof 1,990 1,990 1,990   1,990  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710     475
Wood trim 1,770 1,770   1,990 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 165 0 0  
Rear wiper 360 360 360 360 360  
HD radio 370 370 370     350
Obstacle detection, rear 610 610 610     700
Sport suspension (upgrade) 2,980 890 890      
Body kit 750 750 750 750 750  
Power-folding mirrors 320 320 0 320 0  
Obstacle detection, front 380 380 380 380    
Roof rack 400 400 400 400 400  
Interior ambient lighting       510 510  
Sport Package           2,300
Premium Package           2,800
Xenon HID headlights           800
Heated front seats           500
Navigation system           1,800
Adaptive sport seats plus 0 0        
Premium Package Plus 0 0 0      
Sunroof 0 0 0   0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0     430
Wood trim 0 0   0 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0 0  
Rear wiper 306 306 306 0 0  
HD radio 0 0 0     315
Obstacle detection, rear 0 0 0     635
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0 0 0      
Body kit 0 0 0 0 0  
Power-folding mirrors 0 0 0 0 0  
Obstacle detection, front 0 0 0 0    
Roof rack 0 0 0 0 0  
Interior ambient lighting       0 0  
Sport Package           2,095
Premium Package           2,550
Xenon HID headlights           730
Heated front seats           455
Navigation system           1,640
Options (change) 17,410 15,320 11,095 4,710 4,010 9,725
Options (change) 306 306 306 0 0 8,850
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 825
Total Price $102,705 $115,215 $126,290 $156,805 $187,705 $49,150

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW X3 3.0si
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche 911 Turbo S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $53,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,259
Model Year201520152015201520152008
Model911911911911911X3
TrimCarreraCarrera SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S3.0si
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine350hp H6400hp H6430hp H6520hp H6560hp H6260hp I6
TransmissionM7M7M7S7S7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9235, 9235, 9445, 12445, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19245/35-20245/35-20245/35-20245/35-20235/50-18
Total Price$102,705$115,215$126,290$156,805$187,705$49,150
Adjustments for Features-240-640-1,690-6,340-12,9900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$102,465$114,575$124,600$150,465$174,715$49,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,110$22,135$48,000$72,250$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW X3

Model Year201520152015201520152008
Model911911911911911X3
TrimCarreraCarrera SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S3.0si
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manual$300$300$300   
7-speed automated manual   $1200$1200 
6-speed manual     $150
RWD$0$0$0   
AWD   $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows     $200
Proximity key$250$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $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
Ceramic brake rotors    $4000 
Hill descent control     $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75 
Temporary spare tire     $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs     $50
Cargo cover     $75
Cargo mat     $40
Cargo organizer     $100
Roof rack$300$300$300$300$300 
Roof rails     $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125 
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 
Limited-slip rear differential $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 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Active front spoiler   $500$500 
Active rear spoiler   $300$300 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0$0$0 
Panoramic sunroof     $1200
Rear spoiler     $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400   
Skid plate (one)     $50
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900 
Tall rear wing-type spoiler   $500$500 
Wheel-lip moldings     $75
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15 
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio   $200$200 
Surround sound   $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200 
Boost gauge   $75$75 
Chronometer  $100 $100 
Compass     $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights     $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50 
LED headlights    $1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse     $25
Performance meter  $150 $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors     $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100   
Center armrest(s), second row     $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300    
Floor mats$75$75$75$75$75 
Folding second row seats     $300
Folding second row seats w/o opening to trunk$75$75$75$75$75 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 $250$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $50
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75$75 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100 $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100 $100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100 $100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 $200 
Rear wheel steering   $1500$1500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0  $0
Wheels, dark finish  $0   
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,605$7,005$8,055$12,705$19,355$6,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$240$640$1,690$6,340$12,990$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3-7-17-40-690

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20152008
Model911X3
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase96.5 in110.1 in
Length176.8 in179.7 in
Width71.2 in73.0 in
Height51.3 in66.0 in
Curb Weight3,043 lb.4,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.8 ft330.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
4.871.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera

Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested100059%
Total Not Requested70041%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested170064%
Total Not Requested95036%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera S

Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested100059%
Total Not Requested70041%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested170064%
Total Not Requested95036%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera GTS

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested155062%
Total Not Requested95038%

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, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Body kit0Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
235/50HR18 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
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 mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested190090%
Total Not Requested20010%

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