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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: $71,875

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $5,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $66,390

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $745

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132007
Model3-SeriesCayman
TrimM3S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $60,100 $58,900
Base Invoice $55,470 $51,392
Premium Package 4,350  
Cold Weather Package 750  
Rear spoiler 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Wood trim 0 890
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 1,990
7-speed automated manual 2,900  
Sunroof 0  
Xenon HID headlights   1,090
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   690
Adaptive Sports Seats   3,055
Sport Chrono Package   920
5-speed shiftable automatic   3,210
Navigation system   3,070
Audio controls on steering wheel   990
Automatic climate control, front   550
Obstacle detection, rear   530
Heated front seats   480
Floor mats   115
Premium Package 3,960  
Cold Weather Package 685  
Rear spoiler 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Wood trim 0 757
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910 1,692
7-speed automated manual 2,640  
Sunroof 0  
Xenon HID headlights   927
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   587
Adaptive Sports Seats   2,597
Sport Chrono Package   782
5-speed shiftable automatic   2,729
Navigation system   2,610
Audio controls on steering wheel   842
Automatic climate control, front   468
Obstacle detection, rear   451
Heated front seats   408
Floor mats   98
Options (change) 9,550 17,580
Options (change) 8,695 14,948
Destination 925 795
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $71,875 $77,275
Total Invoice $66,390 $67,135

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series M3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,869
Model Year20132007
Model3-SeriesCayman
TrimM3S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine414hp V8295hp H6
TransmissionS7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8230, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$71,875$77,275
Adjustments for Features-4,4650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,410$77,275
Total Invoice$66,390$67,135
Adjustments for Features-4,1240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,266$67,135

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Porsche Cayman

Model Year20132007
Model3-SeriesCayman
TrimM3S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100 
Brake assist$50 
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 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Mid-engine configuration $0
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
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 
Automatic headlights$125 
Chronometer $100
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,445$1,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,465$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,1240

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Porsche Cayman

Model Year20132007
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.3,163 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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested245076%
Total Not Requested76524%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

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