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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: $47,350

BMW X3 3.0si   
Difference: $15,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,550

BMW X3 3.0si   
Difference: $9,798

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820092009200920092009
ModelX3CayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
Trim3.0siBaseSGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,600 $44,600 $59,400 $70,900 $97,700 $123,600
Base Invoice $35,510 $37,910 $50,490 $60,265 $83,045 $105,060
Premium Package 2,800          
Cold Weather Package 1,000          
Xenon HID headlights 800          
Obstacle detection, rear 700 990 990 990    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 710 710 710    
Deep-tinted rear windows 350          
Navigation system 1,800 3,300 3,300 3,300    
Light Comfort Package   610 610 610 610 610
Memory system, driver seat   360        
Automatic climate control, front   550        
Compass   95 95 95 95 95
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   590 590 590 590 590
Heated front seats   690 690 690    
Bluetooth cell phone link   695 695 695 695 695
Wheel-lip moldings   750 750   750  
Roof rails   1,190 1,190 1,190 1,190 1,190
Panoramic sunroof   3,900 3,900 3,900 3,900 3,900
Heated second row seats   500 500      
Wood trim   1,040 1,385   345 345
Illuminated door sill trim plates   1,040        
Premium Package 2,550          
Cold Weather Package 910          
Xenon HID headlights 730          
Obstacle detection, rear 635 842 842 842    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 604 604 604    
Deep-tinted rear windows 320          
Navigation system 1,640 2,805 2,805 2,805    
Light Comfort Package   519 519 519 519 519
Memory system, driver seat   306        
Automatic climate control, front   468        
Compass   81 81 81 81 81
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   502 502 502 502 502
Heated front seats   587 587 587    
Bluetooth cell phone link   591 591 591 591 591
Wheel-lip moldings   638 638   638  
Roof rails   1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012
Panoramic sunroof   3,315 3,315 3,315 3,315 3,315
Heated second row seats   425 425      
Wood trim   884 1,177   293 293
Illuminated door sill trim plates   884        
Options (change) 7,925 17,010 15,405 12,770 8,175 7,425
Options (change) 7,215 14,463 13,098 10,858 6,951 6,313
Destination 825 975 975 975 975 975
Total Price $47,350 $62,585 $75,780 $84,645 $106,850 $132,000
Total Invoice $43,550 $53,348 $64,563 $72,098 $90,971 $112,348

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Porsche Cayenne

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 3.0si
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,647
Model Year200820092009200920092009
ModelX3CayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
Trim3.0siBaseSGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp I6290hp V6385hp V8405hp V8500hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T6M6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10100, 12100, 12100, 12410, 14410, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17235/65-17255/55-18295/35-21275/45-19295/35-21
Total Price$47,350$62,585$75,780$84,645$106,850$132,000
Adjustments for Features0-1,350-2,075-3,775-6,875-7,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,350$61,235$73,705$80,870$99,975$124,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,470$19,635$38,740$63,390
Total Invoice$43,550$53,348$64,563$72,098$90,971$112,348
Adjustments for Features0-1,151-1,768-3,215-5,853-6,277
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,550$52,197$62,795$68,883$85,118$106,071
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,598$16,686$32,921$53,874

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year200820092009200920092009
ModelX3CayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
Trim3.0siBaseSGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 $1100$1100
AWD$1700     
AWD w/low range $2200$2200$2200$2200$2200
Accessories 
Air compressor $35$35$35$35$35
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100$100$100
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350$350
Remote window/roof operation$15     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0     
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50
Cargo net $40$40$40$40$40
Cargo organizer$100     
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)    $50$50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150$150$150$150
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Skid plate (one)$50     
Infotainment 
Aux input$50     
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
Off-road navigation system $0$0$0  
Surround sound    $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200     
Voice control for nav and audio    $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights    $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Headlight washers$50   $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 $25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150   $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25     
Xenon HID headlights$500   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100  
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100$100$100
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200    
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150$150
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75$75
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row   $25$25$25
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650$650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000
Wood trim$300$300$300 $300$300
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,065$5,415$6,140$7,840$10,940$11,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,350$2,075$3,775$6,875$7,375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,151-1,768-3,215-5,853-6,277

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20082009
ModelX3Cayenne
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.1 in112.4 in
Length179.7 in188.9 in
Width73.0 in76.0 in
Height66.0 in66.9 in
Curb Weight4,013 lb.4,763 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in56.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.0 ft319.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft362.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0si

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested190090%
Total Not Requested20010%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

Memory system, driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested30071%
Total Not Requested12529%
Cargo area rails w/tie downs
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested90100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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