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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: $67,055

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $7,750

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201620162016
ModelZ4Z4CaymanCaymanCayman
TrimsDrive35isDrive35isBaseBlack EditionS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $56,950 $65,800 $52,600 $59,200 $64,100
Technology Package 2,250 2,250      
Cold Weather Package 700 700      
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 530   530
M Sport Package 2,500        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 710 710 710
Cargo net 60 60      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,350 1,350 2,160 2,160 2,160
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
Voice recorder     570 570 570
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
App support       210  
Interior ambient lighting       340  
Proximity key       790  
HD radio       1,040  
Aluminum trim       1,030  
Bose 505W 10 speakers         0
Technology Package 2,050 2,050      
Cold Weather Package 635 635      
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 0   0
M Sport Package 2,275        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 0 0 0
Cargo net 53 53      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,230 1,230 0 0 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
Voice recorder     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
App support       0  
Interior ambient lighting       0  
Proximity key       0  
HD radio       0  
Aluminum trim       0  
Bose 505W 10 speakers         0
Options (change) 9,110 6,610 21,710 14,610 21,040
Options (change) 8,293 6,018 0 0 0
Destination 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $67,055 $73,405 $75,305 $74,805 $86,135

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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: $15,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $54,444
Model Year20152015201620162016
ModelZ4Z4CaymanCaymanCayman
TrimsDrive35isDrive35isBaseBlack EditionS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine300hp I6335hp I6275hp H6275hp H6325hp H6
TransmissionS7S7M6M6M6
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$67,055$73,405$75,305$74,805$86,135
Adjustments for Features-7,455-7,905-5000-750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,600$65,500$74,805$74,805$85,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,900$0$0$10,580

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Porsche Cayman

Model Year20152015201620162016
ModelZ4Z4CaymanCaymanCayman
TrimsDrive35isDrive35isBaseBlack EditionS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200   
6-speed manual  $150$150$150
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$0   
Off-road navigation system  $0$0$0
S Voice support$0$0   
Satellite radio  $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  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Text dictation$50$50   
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
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$100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100   
Total Value of Features$10,245$10,695$3,290$2,790$3,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,455$7,905$500$0$750
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,933-7,347-70-9

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Porsche Cayman

Model Year20152016
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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested71585%
Total Not Requested12515%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
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 dampers - electrical500Yes
Raised top speed limiter0No
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Total Requested50043%
Total Not Requested65057%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested71585%
Total Not Requested12515%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
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 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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
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?
App support0Yes
Media drive15Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50Yes
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 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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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 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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
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?
App support0Yes
Media drive15Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested915100%
Total Not Requested00%

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