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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: $11,930

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162011
ModelZ4Cayman
TrimsDrive35isS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hatch
Base Price $66,350 $62,100
Technology Package 2,250  
Cold Weather Package 700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 710
Cargo net 60  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 530
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,350 2,025
Wood trim 0 890
CD changer, remote 600  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
7-speed automated manual   3,420
Infotainment Package   3,640
Adaptive Sports Seats   3,055
Convenience Package   2,230
Sport Chrono Package   960
Adaptive dampers - electrical   2,090
Audio controls on steering wheel   615
Heated steering wheel   250
Heated front seats   525
Voice recorder   650
CD changer, in-dash   650
Voice control for nav and audio   595
Technology Package 2,050  
Cold Weather Package 635  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 0
Cargo net 53  
Obstacle detection, rear 685 451
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,230 0
Wood trim 0 0
CD changer, remote 545  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
7-speed automated manual   0
Infotainment Package   0
Adaptive Sports Seats   0
Convenience Package   0
Sport Chrono Package   0
Adaptive dampers - electrical   0
Audio controls on steering wheel   0
Heated steering wheel   0
Heated front seats   0
Voice recorder   553
CD changer, in-dash   0
Voice control for nav and audio   0
Options (change) 6,610 22,835
Options (change) 6,018 1,004
Destination 995 950
Total Price $73,955 $85,885

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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: $19,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $59,455
Model Year20162011
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, 16325, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$73,955$85,885
Adjustments for Features-7,8800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,075$85,885

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Porsche Cayman

Model Year20162011
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 
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 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Text dictation$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Chronometer $100
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
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$10,820$2,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,880$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,3240

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Porsche Cayman

Model Year20162011
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

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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested111576%
Total Not Requested35024%
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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested130096%
Total Not Requested504%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

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