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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: $55,045

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $10,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,280

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $5,543

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006200620152015
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne3-Series3-Series
TrimBaseSTurboTurbo S328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $42,200 $57,200 $90,200 $111,600 $41,950 $43,450
Base Invoice $36,771 $49,904 $78,795 $97,351 $39,275 $40,655
Automatic climate control, front 550          
Memory system, driver seat 360 360        
Light Comfort Package 610 610 610 610    
Navigation system 3,070 3,070     2,150 2,150
Obstacle detection, rear 990 990        
Heated front seats 560 560        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 495 495     550 550
Wood trim 1,040 1,385 345 345    
Panoramic sunroof 3,900 3,900 3,900 3,900    
Floor mats 130 130 130 130    
Compass 95 95 95 95    
Tire-pressure monitor 590 590 590 590    
Sunshades, second row 190 190 190 190 250 250
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,170 3,170     950 950
Rearview camera 1,680 1,680 1,680 1,680    
Heated second row seats 470 470        
Headlight washers 230 230        
Proximity key 995 995 995 995    
Roof rails 820 820 820 820    
Satellite radio 990 990 990 990    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,690 1,690 1,690 1,690    
Driver Assistance Package         950 950
Cold Weather Package         950 950
Premium Package         2,200 2,200
Steering-linked headlights         900 900
Luxury Line         2,200 2,200
Adaptive dampers - electrical         1,000 1,000
Automatic climate control, front 468          
Memory system, driver seat 306 306        
Light Comfort Package 519 519 519 519    
Navigation system 2,610 2,610     1,955 1,955
Obstacle detection, rear 842 842        
Heated front seats 476 476        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 421 421     500 500
Wood trim 884 1,177 293 0    
Panoramic sunroof 3,315 3,315 3,315 3,315    
Floor mats 111 111 111 111    
Compass 81 81 81 81    
Tire-pressure monitor 502 502 502 502    
Sunshades, second row 162 162 162 162 230 230
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,695 2,695     865 865
Rearview camera 1,428 1,428 1,428 1,428    
Heated second row seats 400 400        
Headlight washers 196 196        
Proximity key 846 846 846 846    
Roof rails 697 697 697 697    
Satellite radio 842 842 842 842    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,436 1,436 1,436 1,436    
Driver Assistance Package         865 865
Cold Weather Package         865 865
Premium Package         2,000 2,000
Steering-linked headlights         820 820
Luxury Line         2,000 2,000
Adaptive dampers - electrical         910 910
Options (change) 22,625 22,420 12,035 12,035 12,100 12,100
Options (change) 19,237 19,062 10,232 9,939 11,010 11,010
Destination 815 815 815 815 995 995
Total Price $65,640 $80,435 $103,050 $124,450 $55,045 $56,545
Total Invoice $56,823 $69,781 $89,842 $108,105 $51,280 $52,660

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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: $12,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,728
Model Year200620062006200620152015
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne3-Series3-Series
TrimBaseSTurboTurbo S328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine247hp V6340hp V8450hp V8520hp V8240hp I4180hp I4 D
TransmissionM6T6T6T6T8T8
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)72, 12350, 14350, 14350, 14205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18255/55-18275/40-20225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$65,640$80,435$103,050$124,450$55,045$56,545
Adjustments for Features0-1,200-3,575-3,575-2,345-2,245
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,640$79,235$99,475$120,875$52,700$54,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,595$33,835$55,235$0$1,600
Total Invoice$56,823$69,781$89,842$108,105$51,280$52,660
Adjustments for Features0-1,041-3,117-3,105-2,185-2,091
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,823$68,740$86,725$105,000$49,095$50,569
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,917$29,902$48,177$0$1,474

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year200620062006200620152015
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne3-Series3-Series
TrimBaseSTurboTurbo S328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300$1300
AWD w/low range$2200$2200$2200$2200  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
Air compressor$35$35$35$35  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100$100
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50$50$50  
Remote app    $25$25
Remote window/roof operation    $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75
Tires, run-flat    $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net    $40$40
Cargo net$40$40$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100  
Ski sack$50$50$50$50  
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$150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150$150
Regenerative braking    $0$0
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275  
Infotainment 
App support    $0$0
Aux input    $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100$100
DVD-compatible player    $0$0
Handwriting recognition    $200$200
HD radio    $50$50
In-vehicle Internet    $150$150
Media drive    $15$15
S Voice support    $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support    $0$0
Surround sound $250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices    $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights  $50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150  
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25$25  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,075$5,275$7,650$7,650$6,420$6,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,200$3,575$3,575$2,345$2,245
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,041-3,117-3,105-2,185-2,091

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062015
ModelCayenne3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.4 in110.6 in
Length188.2 in182.1 in
Width75.9 in71.3 in
Height66.9 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,785 lb.3,546 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.1 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.5 ft353.0 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

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Luxury Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Total Requested25033%
Total Not Requested50067%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Luxury Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Total Requested25033%
Total Not Requested50067%

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