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BMW X3 vs. Porsche Cayenne Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X3 vs. Porsche Cayenne Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,555

BMW X3 3.0i   
Difference: $18,665

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201320132013201320132013
ModelX3CayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
Trim3.0iBaseDieselSS HybridGTSTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,800 $48,850 $55,750 $65,850 $69,850 $82,050 $108,750
Cold Weather Package 750            
Premium Package 1,800            
Xenon HID headlights 800            
Obstacle detection, rear 700 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 790 790 790 790 790  
Rear side airbags 385            
Deep-tinted rear windows 350            
Navigation system 1,800            
Auto-dimming mirrors   420 420     420  
Xenon/HID headlights   1,860 1,860        
14-way power front seats   1,725 1,725        
Ski sack   405 405 405 405 405 405
Heated front seats   525 525     525  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   590 590 590 590 590 590
Wheel-lip moldings   990 990 990 990   990
Roof rails   820 820 820 820 820 820
Wood trim   995 995 1,340 1,340 345 345
Panoramic sunroof   1,850 1,850 660 660 660 660
Skid plates   1,330 1,330 1,330 1,330   1,330
Convenience Package       4,540 4,540    
Cold Weather Package 685            
Premium Package 1,640            
Xenon HID headlights 730            
Obstacle detection, rear 635 0 0 0 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 0 0 0 0 0  
Rear side airbags 350            
Deep-tinted rear windows 320            
Navigation system 1,640            
Auto-dimming mirrors   0 0     0  
Xenon/HID headlights   0 0        
14-way power front seats   0 0        
Ski sack   0 0 0 0 0 0
Heated front seats   0 0     0  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   502 502 502 502 502 502
Wheel-lip moldings   0 0 0 0   0
Roof rails   1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012
Wood trim   0 0 0 0 0 293
Panoramic sunroof   0 0 0 0 0 0
Skid plates   0 0 0 0   0
Convenience Package       0 0    
Options (change) 7,060 13,395 13,395 12,560 12,560 5,650 5,140
Options (change) 6,430 1,514 1,514 1,514 1,514 1,514 1,807
Destination 695 975 975 975 975 975 975
Total Price $44,555 $63,220 $70,120 $79,385 $83,385 $88,675 $114,865

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Porsche Cayenne

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW X3 3.0i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,447
Model Year2006201320132013201320132013
ModelX3CayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
Trim3.0iBaseDieselSS HybridGTSTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine225hp I6300hp V6240hp V6 D400hp V8380hp V6 H420hp V8500hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10100, 10100, 10235, 11235, 11100, 10585, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17255/55-18255/55-18255/55-18255/55-18275/45-20265/50-19
Total Price$44,555$63,220$70,120$79,385$83,385$88,675$114,865
Adjustments for Features0-2,050-3,400-3,290-3,240-5,025-8,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,555$61,170$66,720$76,095$80,145$83,650$106,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,550$14,925$18,975$22,480$45,505

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year2006201320132013201320132013
ModelX3CayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
Trim3.0iBaseDieselSS HybridGTSTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Air compressor $35$35$35$35$35$35
Heated steering wheel      $100
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350$350$350
Remote window/roof operation$15      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  $250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350   $350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 $100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50$50
Cargo net $40$40$40$40$40$40
Cargo organizer$100      
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125$125
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100$100
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150 $150 $150$150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Body kit     $0 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350$350$350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25$25
Larger rear spoiler     $200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200$200 $200
Skid plate (one)$50      
Skid plates $150$150$150$150 $150
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25
HD radio      $50
Media drive   $15$15 $15
Navigation system$600  $600$600 $600
Off-road navigation system   $0$0 $0
Satellite radio      $200
Surround sound      $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200      
Traffic information      $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100$100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25   $25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25      
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver      $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger      $300
Floor mats $75$75$75$75$75$75
Heated second row seats      $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75$75$75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75$75$75
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150   $150
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat      $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat      $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100   $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     $0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     $1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,615$5,665$7,015$6,905$6,855$8,640$11,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,050$3,400$3,290$3,240$5,025$8,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-81-121-103-97-141-198

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20062013
ModelX3Cayenne
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.1 in114.0 in
Length179.7 in190.8 in
Width73.0 in76.3 in
Height66.0 in67.4 in
Curb Weight4,024 lb.4,399 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.22.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.0 ft323.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft362.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Total Requested145088%
Total Not Requested20012%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo area rails w/tie downs
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested90100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%
Xenon/HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
14-way power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested52553%
Total Not Requested47547%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Diesel

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo area rails w/tie downs
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested90100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%
Xenon/HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
14-way power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested52553%
Total Not Requested47547%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo area rails w/tie downs
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested90100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested165074%
Total Not Requested59026%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo area rails w/tie downs
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested90100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested165074%
Total Not Requested59026%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne GTS

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo area rails w/tie downs
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested90100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo

Cargo area rails w/tie downs
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested90100%
Total Not Requested00%

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