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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: $51,325

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $14,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,385

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $8,436

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092009200920142014
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne3-Series3-Series
TrimBaseSGTSTurboTurbo S328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $44,600 $59,400 $70,900 $97,700 $123,600 $41,450 $42,950
Base Invoice $37,910 $50,490 $60,265 $83,045 $105,060 $38,315 $39,695
Automatic climate control, front 550            
iPod integration 440 440 440 440 440    
Navigation system 3,300 3,300 3,300     2,150 2,150
Memory system, driver seat 360            
Light Comfort Package 610 610 610 610 610    
Obstacle detection, rear 990 990 990        
Heated front seats 690 690 690        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710     550 550
Panoramic sunroof 3,900 3,900 3,900 3,900 3,900    
Wood trim 1,040 1,385   345 345    
Floor mats 140 140 140 140 140    
Bluetooth cell phone link 695 695 695 695 695    
Compass 95 95 95 95 95    
Sunshades, second row 190 190 190 190 190 250 250
Rearview camera 1,680 1,680 1,680 1,680 1,680    
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595        
Heated second row seats 500 500          
Proximity key 995 995 995 995 995    
Satellite radio 750 750 750 750 750    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,690 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
Adaptive dampers - electrical           1,000 1,000
Automatic climate control, front 468            
iPod integration 374 374 374 374 374    
Navigation system 2,805 2,805 2,805     1,955 1,955
Memory system, driver seat 306            
Light Comfort Package 519 519 519 519 519    
Obstacle detection, rear 842 842 842        
Heated front seats 587 587 587        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 604 604 604     500 500
Panoramic sunroof 3,315 3,315 3,315 3,315 3,315    
Wood trim 884 1,177   293 293    
Floor mats 119 119 119 119 119    
Bluetooth cell phone link 591 591 591 591 591    
Compass 81 81 81 81 81    
Sunshades, second row 162 162 162 162 162 230 230
Rearview camera 1,428 1,428 1,428 1,428 1,428    
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506 506        
Heated second row seats 425 425          
Proximity key 846 846 846 846 846    
Satellite radio 638 638 638 638 638    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,436 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
Adaptive dampers - electrical           910 910
Options (change) 19,920 19,355 17,470 11,530 11,530 8,950 8,950
Options (change) 16,936 16,455 14,853 9,802 9,802 8,145 8,145
Destination 975 975 975 975 975 925 925
Total Price $65,495 $79,730 $89,345 $110,205 $136,105 $51,325 $52,825
Total Invoice $55,821 $67,920 $76,093 $93,822 $115,837 $47,385 $48,765

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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: $15,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,512
Model Year2009200920092009200920142014
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne3-Series3-Series
TrimBaseSGTSTurboTurbo S328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine290hp V6385hp V8405hp V8500hp V8550hp V8240hp I4180hp I4 D
TransmissionM6T6M6T6T6T8T8
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 12100, 12100, 12410, 14410, 14205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18295/35-21275/45-19295/35-21225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$65,495$79,730$89,345$110,205$136,105$51,325$52,825
Adjustments for Features0-925-2,700-5,625-6,200-1,165-1,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,495$78,805$86,645$104,580$129,905$50,160$51,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,310$21,150$39,085$64,410$0$1,600
Total Invoice$55,821$67,920$76,093$93,822$115,837$47,385$48,765
Adjustments for Features0-788-2,300-4,789-5,277-1,076-983
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,821$67,132$73,793$89,033$110,560$46,309$47,782
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,311$17,972$33,212$54,739$0$1,473

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2009200920092009200920142014
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne3-Series3-Series
TrimBaseSGTSTurboTurbo S328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1300$1300
AWD w/low range$2200$2200$2200$2200$2200  
AWD     $1700$1700
Accessories 
Air compressor$35$35$35$35$35  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate     $100$100
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350  
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$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
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150  
Tires, run-flat     $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net     $40$40
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100  
Ski sack$50$50$50$50$50  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50$50  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls     $150$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 
Automatic start / stop     $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500    
Regenerative braking     $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0    
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75 $75  
Infotainment 
App support     $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming     $25$25
Handwriting recognition     $200$200
HD radio     $50$50
In-vehicle Internet     $150$150
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0    
S Voice support     $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support     $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader     $25$25
Surround sound   $250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200$200
Text dictation     $50$50
Traffic + travel information     $25$25
Traffic information$25$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$100  
Headlight washers   $50$50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 $25$25$25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors     $25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100    
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100  
Heated second row seats$200$200 $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250  
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200$200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150  
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75$75  
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25$25$25  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650$650  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000  
Wood trim$300$300 $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000$1000  
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,990$6,915$8,690$11,615$12,190$7,155$7,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$925$2,700$5,625$6,200$1,165$1,065
Value of Feature Adjustments0-788-2,300-4,789-5,277-1,076-983

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20092014
ModelCayenne3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.4 in110.6 in
Length188.9 in182.1 in
Width76.0 in71.3 in
Height66.9 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,763 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 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

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71563%
Total Not Requested42537%
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
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71563%
Total Not Requested42537%
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
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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