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BMW 4-Series vs. Porsche Cayman Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 4-Series vs. Porsche Cayman Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $83,345

BMW 4-Series M4   
Difference: $1,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $73,984

Porsche Cayman S   
Difference: $3,281

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162008
Model4-SeriesCayman
TrimM4S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $65,700 $59,100
Base Invoice $61,125 $51,567
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,550 1,735
Executive Package 3,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 690
Wood trim 0 890
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 1,990
Ceramic brake rotors 8,150 8,150
255/35YR19 1,200  
Sunroof 0  
Sport Chrono Package   920
Adaptive Sports Seats   3,055
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   690
Xenon HID headlights   1,090
Floor mats   115
Heated front seats   480
Obstacle detection, rear   530
Automatic climate control, front   550
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel   1,360
Navigation system   3,110
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,320 1,475
Executive Package 2,910  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 587
Wood trim 0 757
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910 1,692
Ceramic brake rotors 7,415 6,928
255/35YR19 1,090  
Sunroof 0  
Sport Chrono Package   782
Adaptive Sports Seats   2,597
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   587
Xenon HID headlights   927
Floor mats   98
Heated front seats   408
Obstacle detection, rear   451
Automatic climate control, front   468
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel   1,156
Navigation system   2,644
Options (change) 16,650 25,355
Options (change) 15,145 21,557
Destination 995 860
Total Price $83,345 $85,315
Total Invoice $77,265 $73,984

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 4-Series vs. Porsche Cayman

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 4-Series M4
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,165
Model Year20162008
Model4-SeriesCayman
TrimM4S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine425hp I6295hp H6
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16230, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19235/40-18
Total Price$83,345$85,315
Adjustments for Features-5,8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,470$85,315
Total Invoice$77,265$73,984
Adjustments for Features-5,4460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$71,819$73,984

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Features Comparison: BMW 4-Series vs. Porsche Cayman

Model Year20162008
Model4-SeriesCayman
TrimM4S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
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 
Brake assist$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row low console$100 
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
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Mid-engine configuration $0
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$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 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
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 
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
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 
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 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching$50 
Total Value of Features$6,930$1,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,4460

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 4-Series vs. Porsche Cayman

Model Year20162008
Model4-SeriesCayman
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.6 in95.1 in
Length182.6 in170.9 in
Width71.9 in70.9 in
Height54.2 in51.4 in
Curb Weight3,471 lb.2,966 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume15.7 ft314.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series M4

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested30027%
Total Not Requested80073%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

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%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage-900No
Total Requested10001000%
Total Not Requested-900-900%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
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, driver seat100Yes
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
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%

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