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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

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Porsche Cayman S   
Difference: $69,045

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006
Model3-SeriesCayman
TrimM3S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $60,100 $0
Navigation system 1,350 0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Leather seating surfaces 950  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 0
7-speed automated manual 2,900  
Sunroof 0  
Rear spoiler 0  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   0
Front sport buckets   0
Navigation system 1,230 0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Leather seating surfaces 865  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910 0
7-speed automated manual 2,640  
Sunroof 0  
Rear spoiler 0  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   0
Front sport buckets   0
Options (change) 6,750 0
Options (change) 6,145 0
Destination 895 0
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $69,045 $0

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Cayman S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $56,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,202
Model Year20122006
Model3-SeriesCayman
TrimM3S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine414hp V8295hp H6
TransmissionS7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8230, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$69,045$0
Adjustments for Features-12,5600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,485$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Porsche Cayman

Model Year20122006
Model3-SeriesCayman
TrimM3S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150 
Power front side windows$250 
Power locks$275 
Remote app$25 
Remote keyless entry$225 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Antilock brakes (ABS)$400 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Air conditioning$900 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear defrost$200 
Residual heat$50 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Mid-engine configuration $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Outside temperature display$50 
Power mirrors$150 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Tachometer$75 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Floor mats$75 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$12,710$150
Value of Feature Adjustments$12,560$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-11,6080

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Porsche Cayman

Model Year20122006
Model3-SeriesCayman
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.7 in95.1 in
Length181.1 in170.9 in
Width70.2 in70.9 in
Height54.1 in51.4 in
Curb Weight3,715 lb.2,965 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.0 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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

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