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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: $44,445

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $19,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,865

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $13,996

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009200920092007
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne3-Series
TrimBaseSGTSTurboTurbo S328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $44,600 $59,400 $70,900 $97,700 $123,600 $34,200
Base Invoice $37,910 $50,490 $60,265 $83,045 $105,060 $31,465
Automatic climate control, front 550          
Memory system, driver seat 360          
iPod integration 440   440 440 440 400
Navigation system 3,300   3,300     2,100
Light Comfort Package 610 610 610 610 610  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710     475
Wood trim 1,040 1,385   345 345  
Roof rails 1,190 1,190 1,190 1,190 1,190  
Panoramic sunroof 3,900 3,900 3,900 3,900 3,900  
Obstacle detection, rear 990 990 990     350
Heated front seats 690   690      
Proximity key 995 995 995 995 995 500
Satellite radio 750 750 750 750 750 595
Sunshades, second row 190 190 190 190 190 250
Bluetooth cell phone link 695   695 695 695  
Compass 95 95 95 95 95  
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595      
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,690 1,690 1,690 1,690 1,690  
Preferred Package Plus   8,890        
Premium Package           3,250
Cold Weather Package           750
Steering-linked headlights           800
Automatic climate control, front 468          
Memory system, driver seat 306          
iPod integration 374   374 374 374 365
Navigation system 2,805   2,805     1,910
Light Comfort Package 519 519 519 519 519  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 604 604 604     430
Wood trim 884 1,177   293 293  
Roof rails 1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012  
Panoramic sunroof 3,315 3,315 3,315 3,315 3,315  
Obstacle detection, rear 842 842 842     320
Heated front seats 587   587      
Proximity key 846 846 846 846 846 455
Satellite radio 638 638 638 638 638 540
Sunshades, second row 162 162 162 162 162 230
Bluetooth cell phone link 591   591 591 591  
Compass 81 81 81 81 81  
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506 506      
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,436 1,436 1,436 1,436 1,436  
Preferred Package Plus   7,557        
Premium Package           2,960
Cold Weather Package           685
Steering-linked headlights           730
Options (change) 18,790 21,990 16,840 10,900 10,900 9,470
Options (change) 15,976 18,695 14,318 9,267 9,267 8,625
Destination 975 975 975 975 975 775
Total Price $64,365 $82,365 $88,715 $109,575 $135,475 $44,445
Total Invoice $54,861 $70,160 $75,558 $93,287 $115,302 $40,865

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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: $16,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,885
Model Year200920092009200920092007
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne3-Series
TrimBaseSGTSTurboTurbo S328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine290hp V6385hp V8405hp V8500hp V8550hp V8230hp I6
TransmissionM6T6M6T6T6M6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 12410, 14100, 12410, 14410, 14?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18295/35-21275/45-19295/35-21205/55-16
Total Price$64,365$82,365$88,715$109,575$135,475$44,445
Adjustments for Features-3,650-6,235-5,800-8,725-9,3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,715$76,130$82,915$100,850$126,175$44,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$15,415$22,200$40,135$65,460$0
Total Invoice$54,861$70,160$75,558$93,287$115,302$40,865
Adjustments for Features-3,111-5,311-4,940-7,428-7,9150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,750$64,849$70,618$85,859$107,387$40,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,099$18,868$34,109$55,637$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year200920092009200920092007
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne3-Series
TrimBaseSGTSTurboTurbo S328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150  $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100$1100 
AWD w/low range$2200$2200$2200$2200$2200 
RWD     $0
Accessories 
Air compressor$35$35$35$35$35 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350 
Remote window/roof operation     $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250$250 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50 
Tires, run-flat     $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net     $40
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40 
Class IV trailer hitch $300    
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50 $50$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls     $150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400$400 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150$150$150$150 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500   
Exterior 
Body kit  $0   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75 $75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, remote $200    
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
iPod integration $100   $100
Media drive$15 $15$15$15 
Off-road navigation system$0 $0   
Surround sound $250 $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights $50 $50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers $50 $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150 $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors     $25
Xenon HID headlights $500 $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100   
Heated second row seats   $200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25$25$25 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300 $300$300$300
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,630$8,315$7,780$10,705$11,280$2,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,650$6,235$5,800$8,725$9,300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,111-5,311-4,940-7,428-7,9150

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20092007
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 Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
Aux input50Yes
CD changer, remote200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 410W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested287570%
Total Not Requested125030%
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
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
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 Requested265093%
Total Not Requested2007%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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