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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: $85,935

BMW 4-Series M4   
Difference: $8,415

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182009
Model4-SeriesCayman
TrimM4S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $67,700 $60,200
Full Merino Leather 3,500  
7-speed automated manual 2,900 3,420
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 710
Heated steering wheel 190 190
Obstacle detection, rear 750 530
Wood trim 0 890
Ceramic brake rotors 8,150 8,150
255/35YR19 1,200  
Sunroof 0  
Sport Chrono Package   1,320
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,990
Adaptive Sports Seats   3,055
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   690
iPod integration   440
Navigation system   3,110
Satellite radio   750
Xenon HID headlights   1,560
Floor mats   90
Heated front seats   500
Automatic climate control, front   550
Voice control for nav and audio   595
Bluetooth cell phone link   695
Limited-slip rear differential   950
Audio controls on steering wheel   990
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,025
Full Merino Leather 3,220  
7-speed automated manual 2,670 0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 0
Heated steering wheel 175 0
Obstacle detection, rear 690 451
Wood trim 0 757
Ceramic brake rotors 7,500 6,928
255/35YR19 1,105  
Sunroof 0  
Sport Chrono Package   306
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,692
Adaptive Sports Seats   2,597
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   587
iPod integration   0
Navigation system   0
Satellite radio   0
Xenon HID headlights   0
Floor mats   0
Heated front seats   0
Automatic climate control, front   468
Voice control for nav and audio   0
Bluetooth cell phone link   0
Limited-slip rear differential   0
Audio controls on steering wheel   842
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   -306
Options (change) 17,240 33,200
Options (change) 15,865 14,322
Destination 995 950
Total Price $85,935 $94,350

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 4-Series M4
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayman S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $60,980
Model Year20182009
Model4-SeriesCayman
TrimM4S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine425hp I6320hp H6
TransmissionS7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16235, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19235/40-18
Total Price$85,935$94,350
Adjustments for Features-4,5350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$81,400$94,350

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Features Comparison: BMW 4-Series vs. Porsche Cayman

Model Year20182009
Model4-SeriesCayman
TrimM4S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$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 
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 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Off-road navigation system $0
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
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 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights$125 
Chronometer $100
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 
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$7,865$3,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,535$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,2480

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 4-Series vs. Porsche Cayman

Model Year20182009
Model4-SeriesCayman
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.6 in95.1 in
Length182.6 in171.1 in
Width71.9 in70.9 in
Height54.2 in51.4 in
Curb Weight3,620 lb.3,075 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.16.9 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

Full Merino Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage450Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested1700136%
Total Not Requested-450-36%

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 mirror75No
Total Requested32581%
Total Not Requested7519%
7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested165100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage-900Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
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
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%

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