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

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BMW 3-Series vs. Porsche Panamera Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,165

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $41,605

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062016201620162016201620162016
Model3-SeriesPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanamera
Trim325iBaseEditionSS E-HybridGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,600 $78,100 $80,000 $93,200 $96,100 $113,400 $141,300 $180,300
Premium Package 2,900              
Cold Weather Package 600              
Steering-linked headlights 800              
Navigation system 2,000              
Sport Package (AWD) 1,200              
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 790 790 790 790 790    
Satellite radio 595              
Obstacle detection, rear 350              
Proximity key 500              
Sunshades, second row 250              
Adaptive cruise control 2,200              
14-way power front seats   1,705   1,705 1,705      
PDLS   770            
Rear wiper   360 360 360   360 360 360
Ski sack   405 405 405 405 405 405 405
Voice control for nav and audio   595 595 595 595 595 595 595
Wood trim   995 995 995 995      
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,020 1,020 1,020 1,020 1,020 1,020 1,020
Sunshades, second row, power   490 490 490 490 490 490 490
Roof rack   430 430 430 430 430 430 430
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690
Premium Package 2,640              
Cold Weather Package 545              
Steering-linked headlights 730              
Navigation system 1,820              
Sport Package (AWD) 1,090              
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 0 0 0 0 0    
Satellite radio 540              
Obstacle detection, rear 320              
Proximity key 455              
Sunshades, second row 230              
Adaptive cruise control 2,000              
14-way power front seats   0   0 0      
PDLS   0            
Rear wiper   0 0 0   0 0 0
Ski sack   0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wood trim   0 0 0 0      
Rear air vents with automatic controls   0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sunshades, second row, power   0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Roof rack   0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 11,870 10,250 7,775 9,480 9,120 6,780 5,990 5,990
Options (change) 10,800 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 695 995 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -4,752 0 0 0
Total Price $47,165 $89,345 $88,770 $103,675 $101,463 $121,175 $148,285 $187,285

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 3-Series 325i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,795
Model Year20062016201620162016201620162016
Model3-SeriesPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanamera
Trim325iBaseEditionSS E-HybridGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine215hp I6310hp V6310hp V6420hp V6333hp V6 PiH440hp V8520hp V8570hp V8
TransmissionM6S7S7S7T8S7S7S7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10235, 11585, 14235, 11235, 11235, 11585, 14585, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/50-18255/45-19245/50-18245/50-18255/45-19255/45-19255/40-20
Total Price$47,165$89,345$88,770$103,675$101,463$121,175$148,285$187,285
Adjustments for Features0-1,650-2,800-2,150-3,300-7,575-7,050-12,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,165$87,695$85,970$101,525$98,163$113,600$141,235$174,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,725$0$15,555$12,193$27,630$55,265$88,840

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Porsche Panamera

Model Year20062016201620162016201620162016
Model3-SeriesPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanamera
Trim325iBaseEditionSS E-HybridGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150       
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200$1200 $1200$1200$1200
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300   
AWD$1700    $1700$1700$1700
RWD $0$0$0$0   
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600       
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850$850$850$850
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350$350$350$350
Proximity key$250     $250$250
Remote app    $25   
Remote window/roof operation$15       
Sunshades, second row$125       
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225$225$225$225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250       
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Ceramic brake rotors       $4000
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300$300$300$300
Rearview camera  $200     
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Tires, run-flat$150       
Torque vectoring, brake-based       $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40       
Roof rack $300$300$300$300$300$300$300
Roof rails$250       
Second-row low console $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150       
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125$125$125
Residual heat$50       
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15$15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential       $300
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger    $0   
9 kWh battery pack    $0   
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     $500  
Regenerative braking   $0 $0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0     
Body kit       $0
Body kit (gray/black)     $0  
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0$0$0
Panoramic sunroof$1200       
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400$400$400$400$400$400
Sunroof $900$900$900$900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15$15$15
Off-road navigation system $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Surround sound  $250   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200       
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25$25 $25 
Chronometer     $100 $100
Compass$0       
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25   
LED headlights      $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25       
Performance meter     $150 $150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver     $300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger     $300  
Carbon fiber trim     $200  
Floor mats $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Heated second row seats  $200   $200$200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50       
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50       
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100       
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100       
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat     $100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat     $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     $0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000$1000$1000
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300 $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars       $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500$500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000$1000$1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200 $200
Tires, high-efficiency (optional)    $0   
Transmission 
Launch control     $100 $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,255$7,905$9,055$8,405$9,555$13,830$13,305$18,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,650$2,800$2,150$3,300$7,575$7,050$12,475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-18-31-21122-62-47-66

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Porsche Panamera

Model Year20062016
Model3-SeriesPanamera
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.7 in115.0 in
Length178.2 in197.0 in
Width71.5 in76.0 in
Height55.8 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,463 lb.4,124 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in51.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.8 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.0 ft344.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
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
Total Requested265092%
Total Not Requested2258%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package (AWD)
FeatureValueRequested?
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested275100%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%
14-way power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested20030%
Total Not Requested47570%
PDLS
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera Edition

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested275100%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera S

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested275100%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%
14-way power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested20030%
Total Not Requested47570%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested275100%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%
14-way power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested20030%
Total Not Requested47570%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera GTS

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested275100%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera Turbo

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested275100%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera Turbo S

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested275100%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%

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