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Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $61,145

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $29,315

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018201820182018
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneX3X3
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo SxDrive30iM40i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $60,600 $66,700 $77,400 $98,600 $118,100 $161,600 $42,450 $54,300
18-way adaptive power front seats 310 310            
Cargo area rails w/tie downs 420 420 420 420 420 420    
Porsche Connect Plus 1,250   1,250 1,250 1,250 1,250    
Premium Plus Package 9,100 6,780 7,490 5,830 3,670 3,250    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,310 2,310 2,310 2,310 2,310 2,310 1,200 1,200
Metallic paint (extra cost) 800 800 800 800     550 550
Wood trim 1,340 1,340 1,340 350 350 0    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 990 990 990 990 990 990    
Roof rails 830 830 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Wheel-lip moldings 990   990   990      
Heated steering wheel 280 280 280 280 280 280    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 2,000 2,000 2,000       1,000 700
Panoramic sunroof 670 670         1,200  
Lane departure warning 700 700 700 700 700 700    
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Around view cameras 850 850 850 850 850 850    
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500      
Black exterior trim (optional) 150   150   150      
Class IV trailer hitch 660 660 660 660 660 660    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,660 3,660 3,660          
M Sport Design             4,100  
Executive Tier             3,500  
Premium Tier             3,300 2,950
Driving Assistance Package             900 900
Class III trailer hitch             550 550
Heated second row seats             350 350
Cooled or ventilated front seats             350 350
Apple CarPlay support             300 300
Sunshades, second row             250 250
Temporary spare tire             150 150
Leather seating surfaces               1,700
18-way adaptive power front seats 0 0            
Cargo area rails w/tie downs 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Porsche Connect Plus 0   0 0 0 0    
Premium Plus Package 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,105 1,105
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0     505 505
Wood trim 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Roof rails 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Wheel-lip moldings 0   0   0      
Heated steering wheel 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 0 0       920 645
Panoramic sunroof 0 0         1,105  
Lane departure warning 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Around view cameras 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0 0 0 0 0      
Black exterior trim (optional) 0   0   0      
Class IV trailer hitch 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0 0          
M Sport Design             3,770  
Executive Tier             3,220  
Premium Tier             3,035 2,715
Driving Assistance Package             830 830
Class III trailer hitch             505 505
Heated second row seats             320 320
Cooled or ventilated front seats             320 320
Apple CarPlay support             275 275
Sunshades, second row             230 230
Temporary spare tire             140 140
Leather seating surfaces               1,565
Options (change) 28,810 24,100 26,590 17,140 15,320 11,910 17,700 9,950
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0 16,280 9,155
Destination 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 995 995
Total Price $90,460 $91,850 $105,040 $116,790 $134,470 $174,560 $61,145 $65,245

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW X3 xDrive30i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne Turbo S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $55,227
Model Year20182018201820182018201820182018
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneX3X3
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo SxDrive30iM40i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6300hp V6420hp V6440hp V6520hp V8570hp V8248hp I4355hp I6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 10665, 14100, 10100, 10665, 14665, 14205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18275/45-20265/50-19275/45-20265/50-19295/35-21245/50-19245/50-19
Total Price$90,460$91,850$105,040$116,790$134,470$174,560$61,145$65,245
Adjustments for Features-3,750-4,100-2,950-5,100-5,800-10,475-1,3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$86,710$87,750$102,090$111,690$128,670$164,085$59,845$65,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,040$15,380$24,980$41,960$77,375$0$5,400

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW X3

Model Year20182018201820182018201820182018
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneX3X3
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo SxDrive30iM40i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Air compressor$35$35$35$35$35$35  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate      $100$100
Remote window/roof operation      $15$15
Semi-automated parking system      $500 
Sunshades, second row      $125$125
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225$225$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual      $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500$500$500$500$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed      $200$200
Ceramic brake rotors     $4000  
Cross-traffic warning, rear      $100$100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Pedestrian detection      $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300$300  
Rearview camera       $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150 $150$150
Tires, run-flat      $150$150
Wide-view front camera      $150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40$40  
Class III trailer hitch      $250$250
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300$300$300$300  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)      $125$125
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125$125  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400$400$400  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300$300$300$300  
Lockable center differential$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Lockable rear differential$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500    
Raised top speed limiter       $0
Regenerative braking    $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit   $0    
Larger rear spoiler   $200    
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0    
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200$200$200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)      $0$0
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0  
DVD-compatible player      $0$0
Gesture control system      $100 
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0$0  
S Voice support      $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription      $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader      $25$25
Surround sound $250  $250$250  
Traffic + travel information    $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25    
Voice control for external devices      $0$0
Voice recorder      $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25$25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Boost gauge   $75$75$75  
Chronometer     $100  
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Head-up display (HUD)      $350$350
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display      $250 
Performance meter     $150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors      $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300  $300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300  $300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100$100$100$100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200      
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75$75  
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$150$150$150  
Metal pedals   $75$75$75  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat      $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat      $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$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650$650  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0    
Upholstered instrument panel      $300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars     $500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000$1000  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0   $0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$10,140$10,490$9,340$11,490$12,190$16,865$7,690$6,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,750$4,100$2,950$5,100$5,800$10,475$1,300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-44-47-29-46-45-63-1,2210

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW X3

Model Year20182018
ModelCayenneX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.0 in112.8 in
Length191.1 in185.9 in
Width78.7 in74.4 in
Height67.4 in66.0 in
Curb Weight4,489 lb.4,151 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.4 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.7 ft328.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.9 ft362.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

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 buckets100No
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
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested112559%
Total Not Requested77541%
Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested440083%
Total Not Requested87517%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Platinum Edition

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
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
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested112563%
Total Not Requested67537%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500Yes
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
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested342583%
Total Not Requested70017%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested320079%
Total Not Requested87521%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne GTS

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested305080%
Total Not Requested77520%
Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo

Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested160088%
Total Not Requested22512%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo S

Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested140086%
Total Not Requested22514%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside cladding100Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
245/50WR19 tires400No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested75041%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights-500Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested130057%
Total Not Requested100043%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested141565%
Total Not Requested75035%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested141565%
Total Not Requested75035%

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