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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: $73,955

BMW Z4 sDrive35is   
Difference: $12,595

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162009
ModelZ4Cayman
TrimsDrive35isS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hatch
Base Price $66,350 $60,200
Cold Weather Package 700  
Technology Package 2,250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 710
Cargo net 60  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 530
Wood trim 0 890
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,350 2,025
CD changer, remote 600  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Sport Chrono Package   1,320
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,990
Adaptive Sports Seats   3,055
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   690
Xenon HID headlights   1,560
7-speed automated manual   3,420
iPod integration   440
Navigation system   3,110
Floor mats   90
Heated steering wheel   190
Heated front seats   500
Automatic climate control, front   550
Voice control for nav and audio   595
Voice recorder   650
CD changer, in-dash   650
Bluetooth cell phone link   695
Satellite radio   750
Audio controls on steering wheel   990
Cold Weather Package 635  
Technology Package 2,050  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 0
Cargo net 53  
Obstacle detection, rear 685 451
Wood trim 0 757
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,230 -306
CD changer, remote 545  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Sport Chrono Package   306
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,692
Adaptive Sports Seats   2,597
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   587
Xenon HID headlights   0
7-speed automated manual   0
iPod integration   0
Navigation system   0
Floor mats   0
Heated steering wheel   0
Heated front seats   0
Automatic climate control, front   468
Voice control for nav and audio   0
Voice recorder   553
CD changer, in-dash   553
Bluetooth cell phone link   0
Satellite radio   0
Audio controls on steering wheel   842
Options (change) 6,610 25,400
Options (change) 6,018 8,500
Destination 995 950
Total Price $73,955 $86,550

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Porsche Cayman

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW Z4 sDrive35is
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayman S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,681
Model Year20162009
ModelZ4Cayman
TrimsDrive35isS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hatch
Engine335hp I6320hp H6
TransmissionS7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 16235, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$73,955$86,550
Adjustments for Features-8,1800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,775$86,550

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Porsche Cayman

Model Year20162009
ModelZ4Cayman
TrimsDrive35isS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Roll bar$200 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Mid-engine configuration $0
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player$50 
Off-road navigation system $0
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Text dictation$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Chronometer $100
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear $100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$11,145$2,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,180$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,6020

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Porsche Cayman

Model Year20162009
ModelZ4Cayman
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hatch
Wheelbase98.3 in95.1 in
Length166.9 in171.1 in
Width70.5 in70.9 in
Height50.8 in51.4 in
Curb Weight3,538 lb.3,075 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 ft314.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
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%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested165100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%

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