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Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,765

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $16,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,070

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $12,119

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne3-Series
TrimBaseSTurboTurbo S325i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $42,200 $57,200 $90,200 $111,600 $34,600
Base Invoice $36,771 $49,904 $78,795 $97,351 $31,665
Automatic climate control, front 550        
Memory system, driver seat 360 360      
Light Comfort Package 610 610 610 610  
Navigation system 3,070 3,070     2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost) 495 495     475
Headlight washers 230 230      
Panoramic sunroof 3,900 3,900 3,900 3,900  
Wood trim 1,040 1,385 345 345  
Roof rails 820 820 820 820  
Tire-pressure monitor 590 590 590 590  
Obstacle detection, rear 990 990     350
Heated front seats 560 560      
Sunshades, second row 190 190 190 190 250
Proximity key 995 995 995 995 500
Satellite radio 990 990 990 990 595
Compass 95 95 95 95  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,690 1,690 1,690 1,690  
Premium Package         2,900
Cold Weather Package         600
Steering-linked headlights         800
Automatic climate control, front 468        
Memory system, driver seat 306 306      
Light Comfort Package 519 519 519 519  
Navigation system 2,610 2,610     1,820
Metallic paint (extra cost) 421 421     430
Headlight washers 196 196      
Panoramic sunroof 3,315 3,315 3,315 3,315  
Wood trim 884 1,177 293 0  
Roof rails 697 697 697 697  
Tire-pressure monitor 502 502 502 502  
Obstacle detection, rear 842 842     320
Heated front seats 476 476      
Sunshades, second row 162 162 162 162 230
Proximity key 846 846 846 846 455
Satellite radio 842 842 842 842 540
Compass 81 81 81 81  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,436 1,436 1,436 1,436  
Premium Package         2,640
Cold Weather Package         545
Steering-linked headlights         730
Options (change) 17,175 16,970 10,225 10,225 8,470
Options (change) 14,603 14,428 8,693 8,400 7,710
Destination 815 815 815 815 695
Total Price $60,190 $74,985 $101,240 $122,640 $43,765
Total Invoice $52,189 $65,147 $88,303 $106,566 $40,070

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 325i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,083
Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne3-Series
TrimBaseSTurboTurbo S325i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine247hp V6340hp V8450hp V8520hp V8215hp I6
TransmissionM6T6T6T6M6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)72, 12350, 14350, 14350, 14?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18255/55-18275/40-20205/55-16
Total Price$60,190$74,985$101,240$122,640$43,765
Adjustments for Features-1,195-2,395-5,970-5,9700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,995$72,590$95,270$116,670$43,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,595$36,275$57,675$0
Total Invoice$52,189$65,147$88,303$106,566$40,070
Adjustments for Features-1,036-2,081-5,207-5,1880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,153$63,066$83,096$101,378$40,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,913$31,943$50,225$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne3-Series
TrimBaseSTurboTurbo S325i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100 
AWD w/low range$2200$2200$2200$2200 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Air compressor$35$35$35$35 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50$50$50 
Remote window/roof operation    $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Tires, run-flat    $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net    $40
Cargo net$40$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls    $150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100
Surround sound $250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Traffic information$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights  $50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats  $200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25$25 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000 
Total Value of Features$4,625$5,825$9,400$9,400$3,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,195$2,395$5,970$5,970$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,036-2,081-5,207-5,1880

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062006
ModelCayenne3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.4 in108.7 in
Length188.2 in178.2 in
Width75.9 in71.5 in
Height66.9 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,785 lb.3,463 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.1 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.5 ft358.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo

Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo S

Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested257590%
Total Not Requested30010%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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