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BMW Z4 vs. Porsche Cayman Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW Z4 vs. Porsche Cayman Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $66,425

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $7,935

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201520152015
ModelZ4CaymanCaymanCayman
TrimsDrive35iBaseSGTS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $51,900 $52,600 $63,800 $75,200
Premium Sound Package 2,000      
Sport Package 2,300      
Navigation system 2,100      
Premium Package 2,500      
Cold Weather Package 1,000      
Obstacle detection, rear 750 530 530 530
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350      
Proximity key 500      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,350 2,160 2,160  
Auto-dimming headlights 250 520 520 520
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 710 710 710
Adaptive sport seats plus   3,825 3,825 3,025
Premium Package Plus   3,620 2,950 1,965
Infotainment Package   3,990 3,990 3,990
Power-folding mirrors   320 320 320
Obstacle detection, front   330 330 330
Voice control for nav and audio   520 520 520
CD changer, in-dash   670 670 670
Heated steering wheel   270 270 270
Audio controls on steering wheel   615 615 165
Aluminum trim   895 895 895
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,790 1,790  
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       650
Premium Sound Package 1,820      
Sport Package 2,095      
Navigation system 1,910      
Premium Package 2,275      
Cold Weather Package 910      
Obstacle detection, rear 685 451 451 451
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320      
Proximity key 455      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,230 0 0  
Auto-dimming headlights 230 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 0 0 0
Adaptive sport seats plus   0 0 0
Premium Package Plus   0 0 0
Infotainment Package   0 0 0
Power-folding mirrors   0 0 0
Obstacle detection, front   0 0 0
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0 0
CD changer, in-dash   0 0 0
Heated steering wheel   0 0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel   0 0 0
Aluminum trim   0 0 0
Adaptive dampers - electrical   0 0  
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       0
Options (change) 13,650 20,765 20,095 14,560
Options (change) 12,430 451 451 451
Destination 875 995 995 995
Total Price $66,425 $74,360 $84,890 $90,755

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Porsche Cayman

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW Z4 sDrive35i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayman GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $54,377
Model Year2010201520152015
ModelZ4CaymanCaymanCayman
TrimsDrive35iBaseSGTS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine300hp I6275hp H6325hp H6340hp H6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 16235, 9445, 10445, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/45-18235/40-19235/35-20
Total Price$66,425$74,360$84,890$90,755
Adjustments for Features-5,9050-250-2,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,520$74,360$84,640$88,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,280$14,370

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Porsche Cayman

Model Year2010201520152015
ModelZ4CaymanCaymanCayman
TrimsDrive35iBaseSGTS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Roll bar$200   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Tires, run-flat$150   
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Ski sack$50   
Climate Control 
Residual heat $50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Mid-engine configuration $0$0$0
Raised top speed limiter$0   
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0
Power retractable hardtop$6750   
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400$400
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200   
CD player$125   
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0   
Off-road navigation system $0$0$0
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
SD Card slot$25   
Surround sound$250 $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer   $100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Performance meter   $150
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Metal pedals $75$75$75
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
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Total Value of Features$9,420$3,515$3,765$5,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,905$0$250$2,025
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,4440-4-32

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Porsche Cayman

Model Year20102015
ModelZ4Cayman
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hatch
Wheelbase98.3 in97.4 in
Length166.9 in172.4 in
Width70.5 in70.9 in
Height50.8 in50.9 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.2,889 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume10.9 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested47558%
Total Not Requested35042%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested190090%
Total Not Requested20010%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested39072%
Total Not Requested15028%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather800Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested212586%
Total Not Requested35014%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
App support0No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested91572%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather800Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested162582%
Total Not Requested35018%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
App support0No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested915100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman GTS

Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested120071%
Total Not Requested50029%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Performance meter150No
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
App support0No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested116570%
Total Not Requested50030%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested142597%
Total Not Requested503%

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