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BMW 1-Series vs. Porsche Cayman Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 1-Series vs. Porsche Cayman Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $53,510

BMW 1-Series M Coupe   
Difference: $27,010

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
Model1-SeriesCayman
TrimM CoupeS
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $46,135 $62,100
Premium Package 2,400  
Convenience Package 2,700 2,230
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 710
Heated front seats 500 525
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Infotainment Package   3,640
Adaptive Sports Seats   3,055
Sport Chrono Package   960
7-speed automated manual   3,660
Audio controls on steering wheel   615
Limited-slip rear differential   950
Voice control for nav and audio   595
Obstacle detection, rear   530
Premium Package 2,185  
Convenience Package 2,455 0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 0
Heated front seats 455 0
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Infotainment Package   0
Adaptive Sports Seats   0
Sport Chrono Package   0
7-speed automated manual   0
Audio controls on steering wheel   0
Limited-slip rear differential   0
Voice control for nav and audio   0
Obstacle detection, rear   451
Options (change) 6,500 17,470
Options (change) 5,915 451
Destination 875 950
Total Price $53,510 $80,520

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Porsche Cayman

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 1-Series M Coupe
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayman S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,401
Model Year20112012
Model1-SeriesCayman
TrimM CoupeS
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine335hp I6320hp H6
TransmissionM6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8325, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19235/40-18
Total Price$53,510$80,520
Adjustments for Features-6850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,825$80,520

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Porsche Cayman

Model Year20112012
Model1-SeriesCayman
TrimM CoupeS
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration $0
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Off-road navigation system $0
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Chronometer $100
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear $100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Metal pedals $75
No leather in second row $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250 
Synthetic suede trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,440$2,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$685$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6330

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Porsche Cayman

Model Year20112012
Model1-SeriesCayman
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.7 in95.1 in
Length171.7 in171.1 in
Width68.8 in70.9 in
Height56.0 in51.4 in
Curb Weight3,362 lb.3,075 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume10.0 ft314.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series M Coupe

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
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
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested188080%
Total Not Requested47520%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested99074%
Total Not Requested35026%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested86559%
Total Not Requested60041%
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 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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

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