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Porsche 718 Cayman vs. BMW Z4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche 718 Cayman vs. BMW Z4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $72,695

BMW Z4 sDrive35is   
Difference: $195

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
Model718 CaymanZ4
TrimBasesDrive35is
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $53,900 $64,200
7-speed automated manual 3,200  
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825  
Premium Package 1,780 1,100
Heated steering wheel 470  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 640 550
Aluminum trim 895  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790  
Proximity key 790 500
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,160 1,350
Navigation system 1,730  
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Power-folding mirrors 320  
Interior ambient lighting 340  
Cold Weather Package   850
Navigation system   2,150
Obstacle detection, rear   750
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
7-speed automated manual 0  
Adaptive sport seats plus 0  
Premium Package 0 1,000
Heated steering wheel 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 500
Aluminum trim 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0  
Proximity key 0 455
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 1,230
Navigation system 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Power-folding mirrors 0  
Interior ambient lighting 0  
Cold Weather Package   775
Navigation system   1,955
Obstacle detection, rear   685
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 17,940 7,600
Options (change) 0 6,920
Destination 1,050 895
Total Price $72,890 $72,695

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche 718 Cayman vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW Z4 sDrive35is
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche 718 Cayman
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $60,415
Model Year20172012
Model718 CaymanZ4
TrimBasesDrive35is
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine300hp H4335hp I6
TransmissionS7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)110, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$72,890$72,695
Adjustments for Features0-6,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,890$66,630

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Features Comparison: Porsche 718 Cayman vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20172012
Model718 CaymanZ4
TrimBasesDrive35is
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200 
Roll bar $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Residual heat$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Exterior 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
Media drive $15
Media drive, small$5 
Off-road navigation system$0 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$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
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$3,745$9,810
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,065
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,595

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche 718 Cayman vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20172012
Model718 CaymanZ4
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase97.4 in98.3 in
Length172.4 in166.9 in
Width70.9 in70.5 in
Height51.0 in50.8 in
Curb Weight3,010 lb.3,538 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.3 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.2 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche 718 Cayman

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 thigh support length 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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested122596%
Total Not Requested504%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested390100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested72571%
Total Not Requested29029%
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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