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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: $65,395

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $8,840

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201620162016
ModelZ4Z4CaymanCaymanCayman
TrimsDrive35isDrive35isBaseBlack EditionS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $55,150 $64,200 $52,600 $59,200 $64,100
Navigation system 2,150 2,150      
Cold Weather Package 850 850      
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 530   530
M Sport Package 2,500        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 710 710 710
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,350 1,350 2,160 2,160 2,160
App support 250 250   210  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350      
CD changer, remote 600 600      
Wood trim   0 1,790   1,790
Adaptive sport seats plus     3,825 3,825 3,825
Premium Package Plus     3,620   2,950
Infotainment Package     3,990   3,990
Voice control for nav and audio     520 520 520
Heated steering wheel     270 270 270
Power-folding mirrors     320 320 320
Obstacle detection, front     330   330
CD changer, in-dash     670 670 670
Audio controls on steering wheel     615 365 615
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,790 1,790 1,790
Interior ambient lighting       340  
Proximity key       790  
HD radio       1,040  
Aluminum trim       1,030  
Bose 505W 10 speakers         0
Navigation system 1,955 1,955      
Cold Weather Package 775 775      
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 0   0
M Sport Package 2,275        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 0 0 0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,230 1,230 0 0 0
App support 230 230   0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320      
CD changer, remote 545 545      
Wood trim   0 0   0
Adaptive sport seats plus     0 0 0
Premium Package Plus     0   0
Infotainment Package     0   0
Voice control for nav and audio     0 0 0
Heated steering wheel     0 0 0
Power-folding mirrors     0 0 0
Obstacle detection, front     0   0
CD changer, in-dash     0 0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel     0 0 0
Adaptive dampers - electrical     0 0 0
Interior ambient lighting       0  
Proximity key       0  
HD radio       0  
Aluminum trim       0  
Bose 505W 10 speakers         0
Options (change) 9,350 6,850 21,140 14,040 20,470
Options (change) 8,515 6,240 0 0 0
Destination 895 895 995 995 995
Total Price $65,395 $71,945 $74,735 $74,235 $85,565

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Porsche Cayman

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW Z4 sDrive35i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayman S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $53,666
Model Year20132013201620162016
ModelZ4Z4CaymanCaymanCayman
TrimsDrive35isDrive35isBaseBlack EditionS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine300hp I6335hp I6275hp H6275hp H6325hp H6
TransmissionM6S7M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10650, 16235, 9235, 9445, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19
Total Price$65,395$71,945$74,735$74,235$85,565
Adjustments for Features-6,155-7,855-5000-750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,240$64,090$74,235$74,235$84,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,850$0$0$10,580

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Porsche Cayman

Model Year20132013201620162016
ModelZ4Z4CaymanCaymanCayman
TrimsDrive35isDrive35isBaseBlack EditionS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150$150$150
7-speed automated manual $1200   
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Roll bar$200$200   
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Ski sack$50$50   
Climate Control 
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration  $0$0$0
Raised top speed limiter$0$0   
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750   
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400$400
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200   
CD player$125$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$250   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Surround sound $250  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0   
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25   
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 $300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$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
Wood trim $300$300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0   
Transmission 
Launch control $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   
Total Value of Features$8,920$10,620$3,265$2,765$3,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,155$7,855$500$0$750
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,678-7,247-70-9

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Porsche Cayman

Model Year20132016
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 Weight3,264 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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested76575%
Total Not Requested25025%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested390100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Raised top speed limiter0No
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Total Requested50043%
Total Not Requested65057%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested390100%
Total Not Requested00%

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
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested212586%
Total Not Requested35014%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
HD radio50Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested91572%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman Black Edition

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather800Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
HD radio
FeatureValueRequested?
HD radio50Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested250100%
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
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%

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
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested162582%
Total Not Requested35018%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
HD radio50Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested915100%
Total Not Requested00%

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