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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: $58,895

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $19,125

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012201220122012
ModelX3X3CayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimxDrive30iM40iBaseSS HybridTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,450 $54,300 $48,200 $65,000 $69,000 $107,100
M Sport Design 4,100          
Obstacle detection, rear 750          
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 700 1,990      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 790 790 790  
Temporary spare tire 150 150     390  
Leather seating surfaces 1,700 1,700        
Cooled or ventilated front seats 350 350   800 800  
Premium Tier 3,300 2,950        
Heated second row seats 350 350   525 525  
Panoramic sunroof 1,200   660 660 660 660
Sunshades, second row 250 250        
Class III trailer hitch 550 550        
Adaptive cruise control     2,490 2,490 2,490  
18-way adaptive power front seats     480      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     3,655 3,655 3,655  
Class IV trailer hitch     650 650 650 650
Torque vectoring, brake-based     1,490 1,490   1,490
Wood trim     995 1,340 1,340 345
Roof rails     820 820 820 820
Proximity key     1,090 1,090 1,090  
Wheel-lip moldings     990 990 990 990
Satellite radio     750 750 750 750
Voice recorder     650 650 650 650
Voice control for nav and audio     595 595 595 595
Cargo area rails w/tie downs     590 590 590 590
Traffic information     0 0 0 0
Premium Package Plus     10,160     5,320
Premium Package       7,790 7,790  
Light Comfort Package       250 250  
Sunshades, second row, power       450 450  
Rearview camera       655 655  
M Sport Design 3,770          
Obstacle detection, rear 690          
Adaptive dampers - electrical 920 645 0      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105 1,105        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 0 0 0  
Temporary spare tire 140 140     0  
Leather seating surfaces 1,565 1,565        
Cooled or ventilated front seats 320 320   0 0  
Premium Tier 3,035 2,715        
Heated second row seats 320 320   0 0  
Panoramic sunroof 1,105   0 0 0 0
Sunshades, second row 230 230        
Class III trailer hitch 505 505        
Adaptive cruise control     0 0 0  
18-way adaptive power front seats     0      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     0 0 0  
Class IV trailer hitch     0 0 0 0
Torque vectoring, brake-based     0 0   0
Wood trim     0 0 0 293
Roof rails     1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012
Proximity key     0 0 0  
Wheel-lip moldings     0 0 0 0
Satellite radio     638 638 638 638
Voice recorder     553 553 553 553
Voice control for nav and audio     506 506 506 506
Cargo area rails w/tie downs     502 502 502 502
Traffic information     0 0 0 0
Premium Package Plus     0     0
Premium Package       0 0  
Light Comfort Package       0 0  
Sunshades, second row, power       0 0  
Rearview camera       0 0  
Options (change) 15,450 8,750 28,845 27,030 25,930 12,860
Options (change) 14,210 8,050 3,211 3,211 3,211 3,504
Destination 995 995 975 975 975 975
Total Price $58,895 $64,045 $78,020 $93,005 $95,905 $120,935

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Porsche Cayenne

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW X3 xDrive30i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,218
Model Year201820182012201220122012
ModelX3X3CayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimxDrive30iM40iBaseSS HybridTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine248hp I4355hp I6300hp V6400hp V8380hp V6 H500hp V8
TransmissionT8T8M6T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12235, 11235, 11235, 11585, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-19245/50-19255/55-18255/55-18255/55-18265/50-19
Total Price$58,895$64,045$78,020$93,005$95,905$120,935
Adjustments for Features0-450-475-875-275-3,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,895$63,595$77,545$92,130$95,630$117,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,700$0$14,585$18,085$39,590

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year201820182012201220122012
ModelX3X3CayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimxDrive30iM40iBaseSS HybridTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 $1300$1300$1300
6-speed manual  $150   
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600$600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850    
Air compressor  $35$35$35$35
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100    
Remote app$25$25    
Remote window/roof operation$15$15    
Sunshades, second row$125$125    
Sunshades, second row, power  $225$225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300$300
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Tires, run-flat$150$150    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Cargo net  $40$40$40$40
Class III trailer hitch$250$250    
Class IV trailer hitch  $300$300$300$300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50$50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125    
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250   $250
Rear dual-zone climate control     $125
Rear HVAC unit     $400
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300 $300
Lockable center differential  $150$150 $150
Lockable rear differential  $150$150 $150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 $150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter $0    
Regenerative braking$0$0    
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0    
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0    
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0$0    
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0    
App support$0$0    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25    
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0    
Handwriting recognition$200$200    
HD radio$50$50    
In-vehicle Internet$150$150    
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0    
Off-road navigation system  $0$0$0$0
S Voice support$0$0    
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250    
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0    
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25    
Surround sound     $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200    
Traffic + travel information$25$25    
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350    
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50
LED headlights $1000    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750     
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25    
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300  $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300  $300
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75$75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100    
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100    
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
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0    
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,140$8,590$8,615$9,015$8,415$11,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450$475$875$275$3,800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-423-25-39-12-141

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20182012
ModelX3Cayenne
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.8 in114.0 in
Length185.9 in190.8 in
Width74.4 in76.3 in
Height66.0 in67.4 in
Curb Weight4,151 lb.4,399 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.22.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
28.7 ft323.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.7 ft362.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside cladding100Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
245/50WR19 tires400No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested75041%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested101547%
Total Not Requested115053%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested101547%
Total Not Requested115053%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%
Torque vectoring / active trace control
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Lockable rear differential150No
Total Requested10018%
Total Not Requested45082%
Cargo area rails w/tie downs
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested90100%
Total Not Requested00%
18-way adaptive power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
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
Total Requested112559%
Total Not Requested77541%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
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, passenger seat150No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested449076%
Total Not Requested142524%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Torque vectoring / active trace control
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Lockable rear differential150No
Total Requested10018%
Total Not Requested45082%
Cargo area rails w/tie downs
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested90100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
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, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested304075%
Total Not Requested100025%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo area rails w/tie downs
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested90100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
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, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested304075%
Total Not Requested100025%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo

Torque vectoring / active trace control
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Lockable rear differential150No
Total Requested10018%
Total Not Requested45082%
Cargo area rails w/tie downs
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested90100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested170064%
Total Not Requested95036%

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