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Porsche Macan vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Macan vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $53,225

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $12,305

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820122012
ModelMacanMacanMacanMacanX3X3
TrimBaseSGTSTurboxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $47,800 $55,400 $68,900 $77,200 $37,100 $42,700
Cargo Management System 390 390 390 390    
Porsche Connect 1,020 1,020 1,020 1,020    
Navigation system 1,780 1,780 1,780      
18-way adaptive power front seats 370 370        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700 700 700 550 550
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 950 950   950    
Sunshades, second row 260 260 260 260    
Roof rails 390 390 390 390    
Heated steering wheel 260 260 260      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,360 1,360        
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500    
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0    
Around view cameras 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Wood trim 550 550 0 0    
Premium Package Plus 5,950 5,700        
Heated second row seats     530 530 450 450
Proximity key     800 800    
Panoramic sunroof     1,670 1,670    
Auto-dimming mirrors       420    
Cold Weather Package         700 700
Premium Package         3,450 3,450
M Sport Package         3,000  
Convenience Package         1,700  
Technology Package         3,200 3,200
Dynamic Handling Package         1,400 1,400
Satellite radio - one year subscription         350 350
App support         250 250
Cargo area partition net         180 180
Sport Activity Package           1,750
Cargo Management System 0 0 0 0    
Porsche Connect 0 0 0 0    
Navigation system 0 0 0      
18-way adaptive power front seats 0 0        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 500 500
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 0 0   0    
Sunshades, second row 0 0 0 0    
Roof rails 0 0 0 0    
Heated steering wheel 0 0 0      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 0        
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0 0 0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0    
Around view cameras 0 0 0 0    
Wood trim 0 0 0 0    
Premium Package Plus 0 0        
Heated second row seats     0 0 410 410
Proximity key     0 0    
Panoramic sunroof     0 0    
Auto-dimming mirrors       0    
Cold Weather Package         635 635
Premium Package         3,140 3,140
M Sport Package         2,730  
Convenience Package         1,545  
Technology Package         2,910 2,910
Dynamic Handling Package         1,275 1,275
Satellite radio - one year subscription         320 320
App support         230 230
Cargo area partition net         165 165
Sport Activity Package           1,595
Options (change) 16,680 16,430 10,500 9,830 15,230 12,280
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 13,860 11,180
Destination 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 895 895
Total Price $65,530 $72,880 $80,450 $88,080 $53,225 $55,875

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Macan vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW X3 xDrive28i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Macan Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,978
Model Year201820182018201820122012
ModelMacanMacanMacanMacanX3X3
TrimBaseSGTSTurboxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine252hp I4340hp V6360hp V6400hp V6240hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionS7S7S7S7T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)665, 14665, 14150, 8665, 14205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/55-19265/45-20235/55-19245/50-18245/45-19
Total Price$65,530$72,880$80,450$88,080$53,225$55,875
Adjustments for Features-3,015-3,015-3,090-4,615-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,515$69,865$77,360$83,465$53,125$55,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,350$14,845$20,950$0$2,750

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Features Comparison: Porsche Macan vs. BMW X3

Model Year201820182018201820122012
ModelMacanMacanMacanMacanX3X3
TrimBaseSGTSTurboxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200$1200$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250 $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 $350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150  
Terrain selector$200$200$200$200  
Tires, run-flat    $150$150
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25  
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs    $50$50
Cargo organizer$100$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust$250$250 $250  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0  
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0   
Body color exterior trim   $0  
Bodyside cladding    $350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)     $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0  
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0$0  
Wheel-lip moldings    $75$75
Infotainment 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Surround sound$250$250 $250  
Traffic information    $25$25
Voice control for external devices    $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 $75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150$150$150
Boost gauge$75$75$75$75  
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300 $300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300 $300  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300    
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 $150$150$150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100 $100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 $100  
Synthetic suede headliner   $650  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000   
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0   
Total Value of Features$8,215$8,215$8,290$9,815$5,300$5,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,015$3,015$3,090$4,615$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-48-43-40-55-920

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Macan vs. BMW X3

Model Year20182012
ModelMacanX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.5 in110.6 in
Length184.3 in183.0 in
Width75.7 in74.1 in
Height63.9 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,903 lb.4,113 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.7 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.0 ft363.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Macan

Cargo Management System
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo mat40Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Cargo area partition net40Yes
Total Requested8044%
Total Not Requested10056%
Porsche Connect
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
18-way adaptive power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested120065%
Total Not Requested65035%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 665W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested280067%
Total Not Requested140033%

Option Package Details
Porsche Macan S

Cargo Management System
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo mat40Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Cargo area partition net40Yes
Total Requested8044%
Total Not Requested10056%
Porsche Connect
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
18-way adaptive power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested65039%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 665W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested260065%
Total Not Requested140035%

Option Package Details
Porsche Macan GTS

Cargo Management System
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo mat40Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Cargo area partition net40Yes
Total Requested8044%
Total Not Requested10056%
Porsche Connect
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche Macan Turbo

Cargo Management System
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo mat40Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Cargo area partition net40Yes
Total Requested8044%
Total Not Requested10056%
Porsche Connect
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Heated second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 mat40Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested321598%
Total Not Requested752%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside cladding100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/50WR18 tires400No
Total Requested85055%
Total Not Requested70045%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested186597%
Total Not Requested503%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Heated second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 mat40Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested244097%
Total Not Requested753%
Sport Activity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75056%
Total Not Requested60044%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested186597%
Total Not Requested503%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%

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