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

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BMW 3-Series vs. Porsche Cayenne Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,165

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $17,755

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012201220122012
Model3-SeriesCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
Trim325iBaseSS HybridTurbo
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,600 $48,200 $65,000 $69,000 $107,100
Premium Package 2,900        
Cold Weather Package 600        
Navigation system 2,000        
Steering-linked headlights 800        
Sport Package (AWD) 1,200        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 790 790 790  
Satellite radio 595 750 750 750 750
Proximity key 500 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Obstacle detection, rear 350 1,095 1,095 1,095  
Adaptive cruise control 2,200 2,490 2,490 2,490 2,490
Sunshades, second row 250        
Auto-dimming mirrors   420      
Xenon/HID headlights   1,860      
18-way adaptive power front seats   2,205 1,815 1,815  
Ski sack   405 405 405 405
Heated front seats   525      
Roof rails   820 820 820 820
Wood trim   995 1,340 1,340 345
Panoramic sunroof   1,850 660 660 660
Sunshades, second row, power   450 450 450 450
Convenience Package     4,520 4,520  
Voice control for nav and audio     595 595 595
Compass     420 420 420
Premium Package 2,640        
Cold Weather Package 545        
Navigation system 1,820        
Steering-linked headlights 730        
Sport Package (AWD) 1,090        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 0 0 0  
Satellite radio 540 638 638 638 638
Proximity key 455 0 0 0 0
Obstacle detection, rear 320 0 0 0  
Adaptive cruise control 2,000 0 0 0 0
Sunshades, second row 230        
Auto-dimming mirrors   0      
Xenon/HID headlights   0      
18-way adaptive power front seats   0 0 0  
Ski sack   0 0 0 0
Heated front seats   0      
Roof rails   1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012
Wood trim   0 0 0 293
Panoramic sunroof   0 0 0 0
Sunshades, second row, power   0 0 0 0
Convenience Package     0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio     506 506 506
Compass     0 0 0
Options (change) 11,870 15,745 17,240 17,240 8,025
Options (change) 10,800 1,650 2,156 2,156 2,449
Destination 695 975 975 975 975
Total Price $47,165 $64,920 $83,215 $87,215 $116,100

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Porsche Cayenne

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 3-Series 325i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,656
Model Year20062012201220122012
Model3-SeriesCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
Trim325iBaseSS HybridTurbo
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine215hp I6300hp V6400hp V8380hp V6 H500hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10100, 10235, 11235, 11585, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17255/55-18255/55-18255/55-18265/50-19
Total Price$47,165$64,920$83,215$87,215$116,100
Adjustments for Features0-2,985-5,100-5,050-8,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,165$61,935$78,115$82,165$107,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$16,180$20,230$46,015

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20062012201220122012
Model3-SeriesCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
Trim325iBaseSS HybridTurbo
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Air compressor $35$35$35$35
Heated steering wheel    $100
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Remote window/roof operation$15    
Sunshades, second row$125    
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Tires, run-flat$150    
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40    
Cargo net $40$40$40$40
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150    
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150 $150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350$350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Media drive  $15$15$15
Navigation system$600 $600$600$600
Off-road navigation system  $0$0$0
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200    
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 $0$0$0
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300$300
Floor mats $75$75$75$75
Heated second row seats    $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100    
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$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
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,805$6,790$8,905$8,855$11,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,985$5,100$5,050$8,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-121-192-181-240

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20062012
Model3-SeriesCayenne
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in114.0 in
Length178.2 in190.8 in
Width71.5 in76.3 in
Height55.8 in67.4 in
Curb Weight3,463 lb.4,399 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.22.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.8 ft323.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.0 ft362.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested267593%
Total Not Requested2007%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Ski sack50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package (AWD)
FeatureValueRequested?
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon/HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested122564%
Total Not Requested67536%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested102560%
Total Not Requested67540%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested180080%
Total Not Requested44020%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested102560%
Total Not Requested67540%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested180080%
Total Not Requested44020%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%

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