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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: $46,355

BMW X3 3.0i   
Difference: $27,795

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201820182018201820182018
ModelX3CayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
Trim3.0iBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,800 $60,600 $66,700 $77,400 $98,600 $118,100 $161,600
Cold Weather Package 750            
Premium Package 1,800 5,700          
Xenon HID headlights 800            
Sport Package 1,800            
Obstacle detection, rear 700            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 800 800 800 800    
Navigation system 1,800            
Rear side airbags 385            
Deep-tinted rear windows 350            
18-way adaptive power front seats   310          
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   420 420 420 420 420 420
Ski sack   110 110 110 110 110 110
Wheel-lip moldings   990   990   990  
Roof rails   830 830 830 830 830 830
Wood trim   1,340 1,340 1,340 350 350 0
Panoramic sunroof   670 1,850 670 670 670 670
Skid plates   1,330 1,330 1,330   1,330 1,330
14-way power front seats     1,900 1,510 1,510    
Front buckets     0        
Auto-dimming mirrors       420 420    
Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS)       960      
Heated front seats       530 530    
Cold Weather Package 685            
Premium Package 1,640 0          
Xenon HID headlights 730            
Sport Package 1,640            
Obstacle detection, rear 635            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 0 0 0 0    
Navigation system 1,640            
Rear side airbags 350            
Deep-tinted rear windows 320            
18-way adaptive power front seats   0          
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   0 0 0 0 0 0
Ski sack   0 0 0 0 0 0
Wheel-lip moldings   0   0   0  
Roof rails   0 0 0 0 0 0
Wood trim   0 0 0 0 0 0
Panoramic sunroof   0 0 0 0 0 0
Skid plates   0 0 0   0 0
14-way power front seats     0 0 0    
Front buckets     0        
Auto-dimming mirrors       0 0    
Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS)       0      
Heated front seats       0 0    
Options (change) 8,860 12,500 8,580 9,910 5,640 4,700 3,360
Options (change) 8,070 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 695 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050
Total Price $46,355 $74,150 $76,330 $88,360 $105,290 $123,850 $166,010

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Porsche Cayenne

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW X3 3.0i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne Turbo S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,476
Model Year2006201820182018201820182018
ModelX3CayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
Trim3.0iBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine225hp I6300hp V6300hp V6420hp V6440hp V6520hp V8570hp V8
TransmissionM6T8T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10100, 10665, 14100, 10100, 10665, 14665, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/55-18275/45-20265/50-19275/45-20265/50-19295/35-21
Total Price$46,355$74,150$76,330$88,360$105,290$123,850$166,010
Adjustments for Features0-5,740-5,440-4,440-7,365-8,790-14,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,355$68,410$70,890$83,920$97,925$115,060$151,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,480$15,510$29,515$46,650$83,235

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year2006201820182018201820182018
ModelX3CayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
Trim3.0iBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150      
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Air compressor $35$35$35$35$35$35
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350$350$350
Remote app  $25    
Remote window/roof operation$15      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Ceramic brake rotors      $4000
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75
Rearview camera $200     
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50$50
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25$25$25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based      $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 
Limited-slip rear differential      $300
Lockable center differential $150$150$150$150$150$150
Lockable rear differential      $150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500  
Regenerative braking     $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0$0$0$0
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 $0 $0
Body kit$0   $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 
4G LTE connectivity  $0    
App support  $0    
Apple CarPlay support  $100    
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150    
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0    
Off-road navigation system $0$0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200$200$200
Surround sound  $250  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 $200    
Traffic + travel information     $25$25
Traffic information  $25    
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights      $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Boost gauge    $75$75$75
Chronometer      $100
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100$100
LED headlights     $1000$1000
Performance meter      $150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25      
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300   $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300   $300$300
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300     
Floor mats $75$75$75$75$75$75
Heated second row seats     $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $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
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
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100   $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100   $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars      $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000$1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   $0  
Transmission 
Launch control      $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,290$9,030$8,730$7,730$10,655$12,080$17,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,740$5,440$4,440$7,365$8,790$14,365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-81-75-53-73-75-91

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20062018
ModelX3Cayenne
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.1 in114.0 in
Length179.7 in191.1 in
Width73.0 in78.7 in
Height66.0 in67.4 in
Curb Weight4,024 lb.4,489 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 OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested1650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Body kit0Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
235/50HR18 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

Cargo area rails w/tie downs
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested90100%
Total Not Requested00%
Wheel-lip moldings
FeatureValueRequested?
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Bodyside moldings75No
Total Requested7550%
Total Not Requested7550%
18-way adaptive power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested62533%
Total Not Requested127567%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested237564%
Total Not Requested132536%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Platinum Edition

Cargo area rails w/tie downs
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested90100%
Total Not Requested00%
14-way power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length 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

Cargo area rails w/tie downs
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested90100%
Total Not Requested00%
Wheel-lip moldings
FeatureValueRequested?
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Bodyside moldings75No
Total Requested7550%
Total Not Requested7550%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%
Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
14-way power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested32541%
Total Not Requested47559%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne GTS

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%
14-way power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested32541%
Total Not Requested47559%

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%
Wheel-lip moldings
FeatureValueRequested?
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Bodyside moldings75No
Total Requested7550%
Total Not Requested7550%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo S

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

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