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BMW 3-Series vs. Porsche Cayman 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.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
BMW 3-Series vs. Porsche Cayman Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $70,220 BMW 3-Series M3 | ||
| Difference: $13,280 | ||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2012 |
| Model | 3-Series | Cayman |
| Trim | M3 | S |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $56,500 | $62,100 |
| Premium Package | 1,900 | |
| Technology Package | 3,250 | |
| 7-speed automated manual | 2,700 | 3,660 |
| Cold Weather Package | 750 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 710 |
| Leather door panel trim | 1,100 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 350 | 530 |
| Wood trim | 0 | 890 |
| iPod integration | 400 | |
| Rear spoiler | 0 | |
| Sunroof | 0 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 595 | |
| Infotainment Package | 3,640 | |
| Adaptive Sports Seats | 3,055 | |
| Convenience Package | 2,230 | |
| Sport Chrono Package | 960 | |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 2,090 | |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 615 | |
| Limited-slip rear differential | 950 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 595 | |
| Heated front seats | 525 | |
| Premium Package | 1,730 | |
| Technology Package | 2,960 | |
| 7-speed automated manual | 2,455 | 0 |
| Cold Weather Package | 685 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 0 |
| Leather door panel trim | 1,000 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 320 | 451 |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 |
| iPod integration | 365 | |
| Rear spoiler | 0 | |
| Sunroof | 0 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 540 | |
| Infotainment Package | 0 | |
| Adaptive Sports Seats | 0 | |
| Convenience Package | 0 | |
| Sport Chrono Package | 0 | |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 0 | |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 0 | |
| Limited-slip rear differential | 0 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 0 | |
| Heated front seats | 0 | |
| Options (change) | 11,595 | 20,450 |
| Options (change) | 10,555 | 451 |
| Destination | 825 | 950 |
| Gas Tax | 1,300 | 0 |
| Total Price | $70,220 | $83,500 |
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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: $16,090 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $60,844 | ||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2012 |
| Model | 3-Series | Cayman |
| Trim | M3 | S |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Hatch |
| Engine | 414hp V8 | 320hp H6 |
| Transmission | S7 | S7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 14/20 MPG | 20/29 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 10 | 325, 11 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/40-18 | 235/40-18 |
| Total Price | $70,220 | $83,500 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,810 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $67,410 | $83,500 |
Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Porsche Cayman
| Model Year | 2008 | 2012 |
| Model | 3-Series | Cayman |
| Trim | M3 | S |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | $1200 |
| RWD | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Automatic seat belt presenters, front row | $100 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | |
| Cargo mat | $40 | |
| Cargo net | $40 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |
| Second-row low console | $100 | |
| Ski sack | $50 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | |
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||
| Mid-engine configuration | $0 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |
| Retractable rear spoiler | $400 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | |
| Media drive | $15 | |
| Off-road navigation system | $0 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |
| USB port | $25 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | |
| Chronometer | $100 | |
| Compass | $0 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | |
| 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 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | |
| No leather in second row | $-300 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Total Value of Features | $5,255 | $2,445 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $2,810 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -2,595 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Porsche Cayman
| Model Year | 2008 | 2012 |
| Model | 3-Series | Cayman |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 95.1 in |
| Length | 181.1 in | 171.1 in |
| Width | 70.2 in | 70.9 in |
| Height | 54.1 in | 51.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,704 lb. | 3,075 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 16.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 51.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume | 11.1 ft3 | 14.5 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 450 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 800 | 70% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 30% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1425 | 85% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 15% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 17% |
Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S
| 7-speed automated manual | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 7-speed automated manual | 0 | Yes |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Infotainment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Off-road navigation system | 0 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 615 | 42% |
| Adaptive Sports Seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 85% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 15% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 4% |
| Sport Chrono Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Chronometer | 100 | No |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | Yes |
| Launch control | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 300 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 25% |
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