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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: $14,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,765

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $10,070

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082011
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne3-Series
TrimBaseSGTSTurbo328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $43,400 $57,900 $69,200 $93,700 $37,150
Base Invoice $37,758 $50,516 $61,472 $81,859 $34,380
Memory system, driver seat 360        
Automatic climate control, front 550        
Heated front seats 560   560    
Light Comfort Package 610 610 610 610  
Obstacle detection, rear 990 990 990    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690   550
Panoramic sunroof 3,900 3,900 3,900 3,900  
Wood trim 1,040 1,385   345  
Roof rails 1,190 1,190 1,190 1,190 100
Sunshades, second row 190 190 190 190  
Proximity key 995 995 995 995  
Navigation system 3,070 3,070 3,070   2,100
Compass 95 95 95 95  
Satellite radio 750 750 750 750  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,690 1,690 1,690 1,690  
Preferred Package   4,290      
Premium Package         1,900
Cold Weather Package         900
Satellite radio - one year subscription         350
Convenience Package         2,350
Memory system, driver seat 306        
Automatic climate control, front 468        
Heated front seats 476   476    
Light Comfort Package 519 519 519 519  
Obstacle detection, rear 842 842 842    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 587 587 587   500
Panoramic sunroof 3,315 3,315 3,315 3,315  
Wood trim 884 1,177   293  
Roof rails 1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012 90
Sunshades, second row 162 162 162 162  
Proximity key 846 846 846 846  
Navigation system 2,610 2,610 2,610   1,910
Compass 81 81 81 81  
Satellite radio 638 638 638 638  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,436 1,436 1,436 1,436  
Preferred Package   3,647      
Premium Package         1,730
Cold Weather Package         820
Satellite radio - one year subscription         320
Convenience Package         2,140
Options (change) 16,680 19,845 14,730 9,765 8,250
Options (change) 14,182 16,872 12,524 8,302 7,510
Destination 895 895 895 895 875
Total Price $60,975 $78,640 $84,825 $104,360 $46,275
Total Invoice $52,835 $68,283 $74,891 $91,056 $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: $12,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,951
Model Year20082008200820082011
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne3-Series
TrimBaseSGTSTurbo328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine290hp V6385hp V8405hp V8500hp V8230hp I6
TransmissionM6T6M6T6T6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 12100, 12100, 12350, 14180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18295/35-21255/55-18225/45-17
Total Price$60,975$78,640$84,825$104,360$46,275
Adjustments for Features-2,445-4,845-5,345-8,2700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,530$73,795$79,480$96,090$46,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$15,265$20,950$37,560$0
Total Invoice$52,835$68,283$74,891$91,056$42,765
Adjustments for Features-2,119-4,207-4,719-7,2160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,716$64,076$70,172$83,840$42,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,360$19,456$33,124$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082008200820082011
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne3-Series
TrimBaseSGTSTurbo328i
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 
RWD    $0
Accessories 
Air compressor$35$35$35$35 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
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 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Tires, run-flat    $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net    $40
Cargo net$40$40$40$40 
Class IV trailer hitch $300   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $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 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150$150$150 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75  
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100
CD changer, remote $200   
HD radio    $50
iPod integration    $100
Media drive    $15
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250
Surround sound   $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Traffic information    $25
Voice control for external devices    $0
Voice control for nav and audio    $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights $50 $50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers $50 $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150 $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Xenon HID headlights $500 $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100 
Heated second row seats   $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25$25 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000 
Wood trim$300$300 $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100 
Total Value of Features$6,090$8,490$8,990$11,915$3,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,445$4,845$5,345$8,270$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,119-4,207-4,719-7,2160

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082011
ModelCayenne3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.4 in108.7 in
Length188.9 in178.2 in
Width76.0 in71.5 in
Height66.9 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,763 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

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested212579%
Total Not Requested55021%
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 GTS

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
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
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 audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested142593%
Total Not Requested1007%

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