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Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW 1-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW 1-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,635

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $28,865

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018201820122012
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne1-Series1-Series
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo S128i135i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $60,600 $66,700 $77,400 $98,600 $118,100 $161,600 $31,200 $39,300
18-way adaptive power front seats 310 310 1,820 1,820        
Porsche Connect Plus 1,250   1,250 1,250        
Compass 280 280 280 280 280 280    
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Wood trim 1,340 1,340 1,340 350 350 0    
Proximity key 890 890 890 890 890 890   500
Heated steering wheel 280 280 280 280 280 280 190  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 800 800 800 800     550 550
Premium Package 5,700 3,390         3,400 1,750
Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS)     960          
Auto-dimming mirrors     420 420        
Comfort Lighting Package     330 330 330 330    
Heated front seats     530 530        
Auto-dimming headlights         610   250 250
BMW Assist             650 650
Cold Weather Package             700 550
Sport Package             1,300  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls             100  
Convenience Package             1,650  
Navigation system             2,150 2,150
App support             250 250
Satellite radio - one year subscription             350 350
M Sport Package               1,300
Obstacle detection, rear               380
18-way adaptive power front seats 0 0 0 0        
Porsche Connect Plus 0   0 0        
Compass 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Wood trim 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Proximity key 0 0 0 0 0 0   455
Heated steering wheel 0 0 0 0 0 0 175  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0     500 500
Premium Package 0 0         3,095 1,595
Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS)     0          
Auto-dimming mirrors     0 0        
Comfort Lighting Package     0 0 0 0    
Heated front seats     0 0        
Auto-dimming headlights         0   230 230
BMW Assist             590 590
Cold Weather Package             635 500
Sport Package             1,185  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls             90  
Convenience Package             1,500  
Navigation system             1,955 1,955
App support             230 230
Satellite radio - one year subscription             320 320
M Sport Package               1,185
Obstacle detection, rear               345
Options (change) 10,850 7,290 8,900 6,950 2,740 1,780 11,540 8,680
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0 10,505 7,905
Destination 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 895 895
Total Price $72,500 $75,040 $87,350 $106,600 $121,890 $164,430 $43,635 $48,875

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW 1-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 1-Series 128i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne Platinum Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,267
Model Year20182018201820182018201820122012
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne1-Series1-Series
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo S128i135i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine300hp V6300hp V6420hp V6440hp V6520hp V8570hp V8230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T8M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 10665, 14100, 10100, 10665, 14665, 14180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18275/45-20265/50-19275/45-20265/50-19295/35-21205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$72,500$75,040$87,350$106,600$121,890$164,430$43,635$48,875
Adjustments for Features-8,425-8,850-7,925-11,650-11,875-17,175-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,075$66,190$79,425$94,950$110,015$147,255$43,535$48,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,115$15,350$30,875$45,940$83,180$0$5,340

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20182018201820182018201820122012
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne1-Series1-Series
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo S128i135i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300  
6-speed manual      $150$150
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700  
RWD      $0$0
Accessories 
Air compressor$35$35$35$35$35$35  
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Remote app$25$25$25$25  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation      $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual      $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats      $0$0
Ceramic brake rotors     $4000  
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200      
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150   
Tires, run-flat      $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based     $100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Second-row low console      $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175$175$175  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300  
Lockable center differential$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Lockable rear differential     $150  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500    
Raised top speed limiter      $0$0
Regenerative braking    $0$0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 $0 $0  
Body kit   $0    
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350$350$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275$275  
Larger rear spoiler   $200    
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0    
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200$200 $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)       $0
Wheel-lip moldings $75 $75 $75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0    
App support$0$0$0$0  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100    
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0  
DVD-compatible player      $0$0
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150    
iPod integration      $100$100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0    
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription      $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader      $25$25
Surround sound $250  $250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  $200$200
Traffic + travel information    $25$25  
Traffic information$25$25$25$25  $25$25
USB port$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices      $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200$200$200$200
Boost gauge   $75$75$75  
Chronometer     $100  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Intersection assist    $25   
LED headlights    $1000$1000  
Performance meter     $150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors      $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim      $100 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300$300$300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300$300$300$300  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300      
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100$100$100$100$100
Heated second row seats    $200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200      
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat      $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat      $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Metal pedals   $75$75$75  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat      $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat      $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650$650  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars     $500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,040$11,465$10,540$14,265$14,490$19,790$2,715$2,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,425$8,850$7,925$11,650$11,875$17,175$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-122-124-95-115-102-110-920

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20182012
ModelCayenne1-Series
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase114.0 in104.7 in
Length191.1 in172.2 in
Width78.7 in68.8 in
Height67.4 in56.0 in
Curb Weight4,489 lb.3,209 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.4 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.7 ft310.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.9 ft310.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

18-way adaptive power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested122564%
Total Not Requested67536%
Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested257570%
Total Not Requested112530%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Platinum Edition

18-way adaptive power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested112563%
Total Not Requested67537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested157562%
Total Not Requested97538%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

18-way adaptive power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested102560%
Total Not Requested67540%
Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%
Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne GTS

18-way adaptive power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested102560%
Total Not Requested67540%
Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested35093%
Total Not Requested257%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested3980100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
205/50VR17 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested120092%
Total Not Requested1008%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested35093%
Total Not Requested257%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested1580100%
Total Not Requested00%

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