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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: $48,085

BMW X3 3.0si   
Difference: $19,180

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201420142014201420142014201420142014
ModelX3CayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
Trim3.0siBaseDieselPlatinum EditionDiesel Platinum EditionSS HybridGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,600 $49,600 $56,600 $63,300 $66,900 $66,800 $70,900 $83,300 $110,400 $146,000
Premium Package 2,800                  
Cold Weather Package 1,000                  
Xenon HID headlights 800                  
Obstacle detection, rear 700 1,095 1,095     1,095 1,095 1,095    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 790 790 790 790 790 790 790    
Rear side airbags 385                  
Deep-tinted rear windows 350                  
HD radio 350         370 370      
Navigation system 1,800                  
Comfort Lighting Package   250 250 250 250 250 250 250 250 250
Auto-dimming mirrors   420 420         420    
Xenon/HID headlights   1,860 1,860              
14-way power front seats   1,725 1,725              
CDR Plus   2,500 2,500              
Ski sack   405 405 405 405 405 405 405 405 405
Heated front seats   525 525         525    
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   590 590 590 590 590 590 590 590 590
Wheel-lip moldings   990 990 990 990 990 990   990  
Roof rails   820 820 820 820 820 820 820 820 820
Heated second row seats   525 525 525 525 525 525 525    
Wood trim   995 995 1,340 1,340 1,340 1,340 345 345 0
Panoramic sunroof   1,850 1,850 660 660 660 660 660 660 660
Skid plates   1,330 1,330 1,330 1,330 1,330 1,330   1,330 1,330
Compass       270 270 270 270   270 270
Basic Package           4,540 4,540      
Temporary spare tire             390      
Premium Package 2,550                  
Cold Weather Package 910                  
Xenon HID headlights 730                  
Obstacle detection, rear 635 0 0     0 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 0 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Rear side airbags 350                  
Deep-tinted rear windows 320                  
HD radio 315         0 0      
Navigation system 1,640                  
Comfort Lighting Package   0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Auto-dimming mirrors   0 0         0    
Xenon/HID headlights   0 0              
14-way power front seats   0 0              
CDR Plus   0 0              
Ski sack   0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heated front seats   0 0         0    
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   502 502 502 502 502 502 502 502 502
Wheel-lip moldings   0 0 0 0 0 0   0  
Roof rails   0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heated second row seats   0 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Wood trim   0 0 0 0 0 0 0 293 0
Panoramic sunroof   0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Skid plates   0 0 0 0 0 0   0 0
Compass       0 0 0 0   0 0
Basic Package           0 0      
Temporary spare tire             0      
Options (change) 8,660 16,670 16,670 7,970 7,970 13,975 14,365 6,425 5,660 4,325
Options (change) 7,880 502 502 502 502 502 502 502 795 502
Destination 825 995 995 995 995 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $48,085 $67,265 $74,265 $72,265 $75,865 $81,770 $86,260 $90,720 $117,055 $151,320

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Porsche Cayenne

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW X3 3.0si
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,819
Model Year2008201420142014201420142014201420142014
ModelX3CayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
Trim3.0siBaseDieselPlatinum EditionDiesel Platinum EditionSS HybridGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp I6300hp V6240hp V6 D300hp V6240hp V6 D400hp V8380hp V6 H420hp V8500hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T8T8T8T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10235, 11235, 11585, 14585, 14235, 11235, 11100, 10585, 14585, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17255/55-18255/55-18265/50-19265/50-19255/55-18255/55-18275/45-20265/50-19295/35-21
Total Price$48,085$67,265$74,265$72,265$75,865$81,770$86,260$90,720$117,055$151,320
Adjustments for Features0-2,325-3,675-3,940-3,890-3,340-3,290-6,100-7,990-9,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,085$64,940$70,590$68,325$71,975$78,430$82,970$84,620$109,065$141,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,650$3,385$7,035$13,490$18,030$19,680$44,125$77,040

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year2008201420142014201420142014201420142014
ModelX3CayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
Trim3.0siBaseDieselPlatinum EditionDiesel Platinum EditionSS HybridGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr 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$1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Air compressor $35$35$35$35$35$35$35$35$35
Heated steering wheel        $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350$350$350$350$350$350
Remote window/roof operation$15         
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  $250$250$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350     $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0         
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 $150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 $100 $100  $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Cargo net $40$40$40$40$40$40$40$40$40
Cargo organizer$100         
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15$15$15$15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150 $150 $150 $150$150$150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable       $500  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)       $0  
Body kit       $0  
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350$350$350$350$350$350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Larger rear spoiler       $200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)       $0  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 $200$200
Skid plate (one)$50         
Skid plates $150$150$150$150$150$150 $150$150
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325     
CD player$125$125$125  $125$125$125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
HD radio$50$50$50  $50$50 $50$50
Media drive   $15$15$15$15 $15$15
Navigation system$600  $600$600$600$600 $600$600
Off-road navigation system   $0$0$0$0 $0$0
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200   $200$200
Surround sound   $250$250   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200         
Traffic information        $25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25$25$25 $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25    $25  
Chronometer         $100
Compass$0  $0$0$0$0 $0$0
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25     $25$25
Performance meter         $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25         
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver        $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger        $300$300
Floor mats $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150     $150$150
Metal pedals       $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150     $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150     $150$150
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat        $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat        $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100     $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100     $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner       $650 $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces       $0  
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$200$200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,940$6,265$7,615$7,880$7,830$7,280$7,230$10,040$11,930$13,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,325$3,675$3,940$3,890$3,340$3,290$6,100$7,990$9,340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-52-74-82-77-61-57-101-122-92

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20082014
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 Weight4,013 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 3.0si

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

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%
Comfort Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
CDR Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200No
HD radio50Yes
USB port25No
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested508%
Total Not Requested57592%

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%
Comfort Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
CDR Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200No
HD radio50Yes
USB port25No
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested508%
Total Not Requested57592%

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%
Comfort Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Diesel Platinum Edition

Cargo area rails w/tie downs
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested90100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%

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%
Basic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
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 Requested180080%
Total Not Requested44020%
Comfort Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%

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%
Basic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
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 Requested180080%
Total Not Requested44020%
Comfort Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%

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%
Comfort Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Auto-dimming mirrors
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%

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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