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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: $51,495

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $85,645

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122021
Model3-SeriesCayenne
Trim328iTurbo
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $37,500 $127,800
Navigation system 2,150  
Sport Package 2,050  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 100  
Premium Package 1,900  
Cold Weather Package 900  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Adaptive cruise control 2,400  
Auto-dimming headlights 250 610
Roof rails 100 830
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Convenience Package 2,350  
Comfort Lighting Package   330
Voice control for nav and audio   0
Heated steering wheel   280
Compass   280
Proximity key   890
Wood trim   350
Panoramic sunroof   670
Rear air vents with automatic controls   990
Sunshades, second row, power   450
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,310
Navigation system 1,955  
Sport Package 1,856  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 90  
Premium Package 1,730  
Cold Weather Package 820  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Adaptive cruise control 2,135  
Auto-dimming headlights 230 0
Roof rails 90 0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Convenience Package 2,140  
Comfort Lighting Package   0
Voice control for nav and audio   0
Heated steering wheel   0
Compass   0
Proximity key   0
Wood trim   0
Panoramic sunroof   0
Rear air vents with automatic controls   0
Sunshades, second row, power   0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   0
Options (change) 13,100 7,990
Options (change) 11,866 0
Destination 895 1,350
Total Price $51,495 $137,140

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 3-Series 328i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $73,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,212
Model Year20122021
Model3-SeriesCayenne
Trim328iTurbo
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine230hp I6541hp V8
TransmissionM6T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG15/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8665, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17285/40-21
Total Price$51,495$137,140
Adjustments for Features0-12,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,495$124,805

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20122021
Model3-SeriesCayenne
Trim328iTurbo
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Air compressor $35
Power liftgate $350
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Sunshades, second row, power $225
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 braking, high-speed or partial $200
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside cladding $350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition $200
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 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Intersection assist $25
LED headlights $1000
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Floor mats $75
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals $75
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
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
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,930$15,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$12,335
Value of Feature Adjustments0-121

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20122021
Model3-SeriesCayenne
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in114.0 in
Length178.2 in193.7 in
Width71.5 in78.1 in
Height55.8 in66.8 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.5,056 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.23.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 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 ft327.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.0 ft360.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
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 streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested86578%
Total Not Requested25022%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
225/45VR17 tires200No
255/40VR17 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%
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 height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
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
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 bench150Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
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

Auto-dimming headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Intersection assist25No
Total Requested20089%
Total Not Requested2511%
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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