BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2012 Porsche Cayenne Porsche Cayenne 2009

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

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

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

BMW 3-Series vs. Porsche Cayenne Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,695

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $62,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,130

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $50,157

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
Model3-SeriesCayenne
Trim328iTurbo
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $37,500 $97,700
Base Invoice $34,680 $83,045
Navigation system 2,150  
Premium Package 1,900  
Cold Weather Package 900  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Roof rails 100 1,190
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Convenience Package 2,350  
Light Comfort Package   610
iPod integration   440
Satellite radio   750
Compass   95
Sunshades, second row   190
Bluetooth cell phone link   695
Proximity key   995
Panoramic sunroof   3,900
Wood trim   345
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,690
Navigation system 1,955  
Premium Package 1,730  
Cold Weather Package 820  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Roof rails 90 1,012
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Convenience Package 2,140  
Light Comfort Package   519
iPod integration   374
Satellite radio   638
Compass   81
Sunshades, second row   162
Bluetooth cell phone link   591
Proximity key   846
Panoramic sunroof   3,315
Wood trim   293
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,436
Options (change) 8,300 10,900
Options (change) 7,555 9,267
Destination 895 975
Total Price $46,695 $109,575
Total Invoice $43,130 $93,287

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation BMW 3-Series dealer quotes or Porsche Cayenne dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $53,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,082
Model Year20122009
Model3-SeriesCayenne
Trim328iTurbo
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine230hp I6500hp V8
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG12/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8410, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17275/45-19
Total Price$46,695$109,575
Adjustments for Features0-9,485
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,695$100,090
Total Invoice$43,130$93,287
Adjustments for Features0-8,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,130$85,212

Return to top

Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20122009
Model3-SeriesCayenne
Trim328iTurbo
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD w/low range $2200
Accessories 
Air compressor $35
Power liftgate $350
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 
Hill descent control $250
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Ski sack $50
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Rear HVAC unit $400
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
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 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather door panel trim $250
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals $75
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Synthetic suede headliner $650
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,455$10,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,485
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,075

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20122009
Model3-SeriesCayenne
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in112.4 in
Length178.2 in188.9 in
Width71.5 in76.0 in
Height55.8 in66.9 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.5,192 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.8 ft319.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.0 ft362.5 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested84075%
Total Not Requested27525%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
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 Requested1650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested142593%
Total Not Requested1007%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested90100%
Total Not Requested00%
Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans and Wagons.
See TrueDelta's information for all BMW models.