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BMW 3-Series vs. Porsche 718 Cayman Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. Porsche 718 Cayman Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $73,125

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $11,835

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112017
Model3-Series718 Cayman
TrimM3S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $58,900 $66,300
Premium Package 2,500 1,370
Convenience Package 2,900  
Cold Weather Package 750  
7-speed automated manual 2,900 3,200
Rear spoiler 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 640
Leather door panel trim 1,100  
Wood trim 0 1,535
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000  
Sunroof 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   1,320
Heated steering wheel   470
Adaptive sport seats plus   3,825
Sport suspension (upgrade)   2,070
Power-folding mirrors   320
Navigation system   1,730
Proximity key   790
Interior ambient lighting   340
Voice control for nav and audio   0
Premium Package 2,275 0
Convenience Package 2,640  
Cold Weather Package 685  
7-speed automated manual 2,640 0
Rear spoiler 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 0
Leather door panel trim 1,000  
Wood trim 0 0
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910  
Sunroof 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   0
Heated steering wheel   0
Adaptive sport seats plus   0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0
Power-folding mirrors   0
Navigation system   0
Proximity key   0
Interior ambient lighting   0
Voice control for nav and audio   0
Options (change) 12,050 17,610
Options (change) 10,970 0
Destination 875 1,050
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $73,125 $84,960

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Porsche 718 Cayman

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 3-Series M3
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche 718 Cayman S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $65,367
Model Year20112017
Model3-Series718 Cayman
TrimM3S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine414hp V8350hp H4
TransmissionS7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8110, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18235/40-19
Total Price$73,125$84,960
Adjustments for Features-1,2100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,915$84,960

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Porsche 718 Cayman

Model Year20112017
Model3-Series718 Cayman
TrimM3S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row low console$100 
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat $50
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration $0
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Media drive, small $5
Off-road navigation system $0
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear $100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Floor mats $75
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
No leather in second row $-300
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$4,695$3,485
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,210$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1180

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Porsche 718 Cayman

Model Year20112017
Model3-Series718 Cayman
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.7 in97.4 in
Length181.1 in172.4 in
Width70.2 in70.9 in
Height54.1 in51.0 in
Curb Weight3,715 lb.3,054 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume11.1 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
Total Requested177584%
Total Not Requested35016%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested130090%
Total Not Requested14010%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%

Option Package Details
Porsche 718 Cayman S

Torque vectoring, brake-based
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%
Sport suspension (upgrade)
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, 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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested122596%
Total Not Requested504%

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