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

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BMW 3-Series vs. Porsche Cayman Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $56,165

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $22,375

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062011
Model3-SeriesCayman
TrimM3S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $48,900 $62,100
Power front seats 995  
Adjustable seats 500  
Cold Weather Package 750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 710
Obstacle detection, rear 350 530
Xenon HID headlights 700  
Navigation system 1,800 3,455
Rear spoiler 0  
Adaptive Sports Seats   3,055
Convenience Package   2,230
7-speed automated manual   3,420
Audio controls on steering wheel   615
Limited-slip rear differential   950
Heated front seats   525
Power front seats 905  
Adjustable seats 455  
Cold Weather Package 685  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 0
Obstacle detection, rear 320 451
Xenon HID headlights 635  
Navigation system 1,640 0
Rear spoiler 0  
Adaptive Sports Seats   0
Convenience Package   0
7-speed automated manual   0
Audio controls on steering wheel   0
Limited-slip rear differential   0
Heated front seats   0
Options (change) 5,570 15,490
Options (change) 5,070 451
Destination 695 950
Gas Tax 1,000 0
Total Price $56,165 $78,540

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 3-Series M3
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayman S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,057
Model Year20062011
Model3-SeriesCayman
TrimM3S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine333hp I6320hp H6
TransmissionM6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10235, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/40-18
Total Price$56,165$78,540
Adjustments for Features0-745
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,165$77,795

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Porsche Cayman

Model Year20062011
Model3-SeriesCayman
TrimM3S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Media drive $15
Off-road navigation system $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights$125 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
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 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,700$3,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$745
Value of Feature Adjustments0-13

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See a complete comparison of BMW 3-Series vs. Porsche Cayman features.

Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Porsche Cayman

Model Year20062011
Model3-SeriesCayman
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.3 in95.1 in
Length176.7 in171.1 in
Width69.2 in70.9 in
Height53.9 in51.4 in
Curb Weight3,415 lb.3,075 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume9.5 ft314.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of BMW 3-Series vs. Porsche Cayman specs.

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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 reverse25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%
Adjustable seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Total Requested60094%
Total Not Requested406%
Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%

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