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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: $31,225

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201820182018201820182018
Model3-SeriesCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
Trim325iBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,600 $60,600 $66,700 $77,400 $98,600 $118,100 $161,600
Premium Package 2,900            
Cold Weather Package 600            
Steering-linked headlights 800            
Navigation system 2,000            
Sport Package (AWD) 1,200            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 800 800 800 800    
Satellite radio 595            
Proximity key 500   890 890 890 890 890
Obstacle detection, rear 350            
Sunshades, second row 250            
Adaptive cruise control 2,200            
18-way adaptive power front seats   310 2,210 1,820 1,820    
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0 0 0 0 0
Ski sack   110 110 110 110 110 110
Compass   280 280 280 280 280 280
Roof rails   830 830 830 830 830 830
Wood trim   1,340 1,340 1,340 350 350 0
Panoramic sunroof   670 1,850 670 670 670 670
Rear air vents with automatic controls   990 990 990 990 990 990
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,310 2,310 2,310 2,310 2,310 2,310
Premium Plus Package   9,100          
Sunshades, second row, power     450 450 450 450 450
Auto-dimming mirrors       420 420    
Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS)       960      
Heated front seats       530 530    
Premium Package 2,640            
Cold Weather Package 545            
Steering-linked headlights 730            
Navigation system 1,820            
Sport Package (AWD) 1,090            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 0 0 0 0    
Satellite radio 540            
Proximity key 455   0 0 0 0 0
Obstacle detection, rear 320            
Sunshades, second row 230            
Adaptive cruise control 2,000            
18-way adaptive power front seats   0 0 0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0 0 0 0 0
Ski sack   0 0 0 0 0 0
Compass   0 0 0 0 0 0
Roof rails   0 0 0 0 0 0
Wood trim   0 0 0 0 0 0
Panoramic sunroof   0 0 0 0 0 0
Rear air vents with automatic controls   0 0 0 0 0 0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   0 0 0 0 0 0
Premium Plus Package   0          
Sunshades, second row, power     0 0 0 0 0
Auto-dimming mirrors       0 0    
Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS)       0      
Heated front seats       0 0    
Options (change) 11,870 16,740 12,060 12,400 10,450 6,880 6,530
Options (change) 10,800 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 695 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050
Total Price $47,165 $78,390 $79,810 $90,850 $110,100 $126,030 $169,180

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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: $23,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,219
Model Year2006201820182018201820182018
Model3-SeriesCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
Trim325iBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine215hp I6300hp V6300hp V6420hp V6440hp V6520hp V8570hp V8
TransmissionM6T8T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10100, 10665, 14100, 10100, 10665, 14665, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17255/55-18275/45-20265/50-19275/45-20265/50-19295/35-21
Total Price$47,165$78,390$79,810$90,850$110,100$126,030$169,180
Adjustments for Features0-8,125-7,600-6,525-9,675-10,075-15,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,165$70,265$72,210$84,325$100,425$115,955$153,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,945$14,060$30,160$45,690$83,165

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year2006201820182018201820182018
Model3-SeriesCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
Trim325iBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150      
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850$850$850
Air compressor $35$35$35$35$35$35
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350$350$350
Remote app  $25    
Remote window/roof operation$15      
Sunshades, second row$125      
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225$225$225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200     
Ceramic brake rotors      $4000
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200$200$200
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150$150$150
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
Tires, run-flat$150      
Torque vectoring, brake-based      $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40      
Cargo net $40$40$40$40$40$40
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250$250$250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150      
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125$125
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400$400$400$400
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential      $300
Lockable center differential $150$150$150$150$150$150
Lockable rear differential      $150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500  
Regenerative braking     $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0$0$0$0
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 $0 $0
Body kit    $0  
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350$350$350$350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275$275$275
Larger rear spoiler    $200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0  
Rear spoiler $200$200$200 $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75 $75 $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0    
App support  $0    
Apple CarPlay support  $100    
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150    
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0    
Off-road navigation system $0$0$0$0$0$0
Surround sound  $250  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 $200    
Traffic + travel information     $25$25
Traffic information  $25    
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200    $200
Boost gauge    $75$75$75
Chronometer      $100
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100$100
LED headlights $1000   $1000$1000
Performance meter      $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25      
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300$300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300     
Floor mats $75$75$75$75$75$75
Heated second row seats $200   $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200    
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75$75$75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$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$150$150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100      
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100      
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$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
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars      $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000$1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0  
Transmission 
Launch control      $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,205$12,330$11,805$10,730$13,880$14,280$19,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,125$7,600$6,525$9,675$10,075$15,750
Value of Feature Adjustments0-109-100-75-92-84-98

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20062018
Model3-SeriesCayenne
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in114.0 in
Length178.2 in191.1 in
Width71.5 in78.7 in
Height55.8 in67.4 in
Curb Weight3,463 lb.4,489 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, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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
Total Requested2875100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package (AWD)
FeatureValueRequested?
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested675100%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%
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
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested122564%
Total Not Requested67536%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights500No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
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 lighting150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested262550%
Total Not Requested265050%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Platinum Edition

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested675100%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%
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%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested675100%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
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
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested102560%
Total Not Requested67540%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne GTS

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested675100%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested300100%
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
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested102560%
Total Not Requested67540%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested675100%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo S

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested675100%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%

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