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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: $46,275

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $13,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,765

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $9,424

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620062011
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne3-Series
TrimBaseSTurboTurbo S328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $42,200 $57,200 $90,200 $111,600 $37,150
Base Invoice $36,771 $49,904 $78,795 $97,351 $34,380
Memory system, driver seat 360 360      
Automatic climate control, front 550        
Heated front seats 560 560      
Navigation system 3,070 3,070     2,100
Light Comfort Package 610 610 610 610  
Obstacle detection, rear 990 990      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 495 495     550
Wood trim 1,040 1,385 345 345  
Panoramic sunroof 3,900 3,900 3,900 3,900  
Tire-pressure monitor 590 590 590 590  
Roof rails 820 820 820 820 100
Sunshades, second row 190 190 190 190  
Proximity key 995 995 995 995  
Headlight washers 230 230      
Compass 95 95 95 95  
Satellite radio 990 990 990 990  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,690 1,690 1,690 1,690  
Premium Package         1,900
Cold Weather Package         900
Satellite radio - one year subscription         350
Convenience Package         2,350
Memory system, driver seat 306 306      
Automatic climate control, front 468        
Heated front seats 476 476      
Navigation system 2,610 2,610     1,910
Light Comfort Package 519 519 519 519  
Obstacle detection, rear 842 842      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 421 421     500
Wood trim 884 1,177 293 0  
Panoramic sunroof 3,315 3,315 3,315 3,315  
Tire-pressure monitor 502 502 502 502  
Roof rails 697 697 697 697 90
Sunshades, second row 162 162 162 162  
Proximity key 846 846 846 846  
Headlight washers 196 196      
Compass 81 81 81 81  
Satellite radio 842 842 842 842  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,436 1,436 1,436 1,436  
Premium Package         1,730
Cold Weather Package         820
Satellite radio - one year subscription         320
Convenience Package         2,140
Options (change) 17,175 16,970 10,225 10,225 8,250
Options (change) 14,603 14,428 8,693 8,400 7,510
Destination 815 815 815 815 875
Total Price $60,190 $74,985 $101,240 $122,640 $46,275
Total Invoice $52,189 $65,147 $88,303 $106,566 $42,765

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,141
Model Year20062006200620062011
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne3-Series
TrimBaseSTurboTurbo S328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine247hp V6340hp V8450hp V8520hp V8230hp I6
TransmissionM6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)72, 12350, 14350, 14350, 14180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18255/55-18275/40-20225/45-17
Total Price$60,190$74,985$101,240$122,640$46,275
Adjustments for Features-1,480-2,680-6,255-6,2550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,710$72,305$94,985$116,385$46,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,595$36,275$57,675$0
Total Invoice$52,189$65,147$88,303$106,566$42,765
Adjustments for Features-1,283-2,328-5,456-5,4350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,906$62,819$82,847$101,131$42,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,913$31,941$50,225$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062006200620062011
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne3-Series
TrimBaseSTurboTurbo S328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100
AWD w/low range$2200$2200$2200$2200 
RWD    $0
Accessories 
Air compressor$35$35$35$35 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50$50$50 
Remote app    $25
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250 
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 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100
HD radio    $50
iPod integration    $100
Media drive    $15
Surround sound $250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Voice control for external devices    $0
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$4,400$5,600$9,175$9,175$2,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,480$2,680$6,255$6,255$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,283-2,328-5,456-5,4350

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062011
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 328i

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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Remote app25No
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 Requested165084%
Total Not Requested32516%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested127584%
Total Not Requested25016%

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