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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: $72,255

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $11,245

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102012
Model3-SeriesCayman
TrimM3S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $58,400 $62,100
Premium Package 2,000  
Technology Package 3,250  
7-speed automated manual 2,900 3,660
Cold Weather Package 750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 710
Leather door panel trim 1,100  
Obstacle detection, rear 380 530
Wood trim 0 890
iPod integration 400  
Rear spoiler 0  
Sunroof 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
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 1,820  
Technology Package 2,960  
7-speed automated manual 2,640 0
Cold Weather Package 685  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 0
Leather door panel trim 1,000  
Obstacle detection, rear 345 451
Wood trim 0 0
iPod integration 365  
Rear spoiler 0  
Sunroof 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
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) 11,680 20,450
Options (change) 10,635 451
Destination 875 950
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $72,255 $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: $13,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $62,872
Model Year20102012
Model3-SeriesCayman
TrimM3S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine414hp V8320hp H6
TransmissionS7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6325, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$72,255$83,500
Adjustments for Features-2,6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,605$83,500

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Porsche Cayman

Model Year20102012
Model3-SeriesCayman
TrimM3S
Body2dr Coupe2dr 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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
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 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration $0
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
iPod integration$100 
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
Fog lights $125
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$5,205$2,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4470

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Porsche Cayman

Model Year20102012
Model3-SeriesCayman
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.7 in95.1 in
Length181.1 in171.1 in
Width70.2 in70.9 in
Height54.1 in51.4 in
Curb Weight3,704 lb.3,075 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume11.1 ft314.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested144085%
Total Not Requested25015%
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 controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested86559%
Total Not Requested60041%
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, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested130096%
Total Not Requested504%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

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