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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: $46,695

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $19,290

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102010201020102012
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne3-Series
TrimBaseSGTSTurboTurbo S328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $45,500 $60,700 $72,400 $99,900 $126,300 $37,500
Memory system, driver seat 360          
Automatic climate control, front 550          
iPod integration 440 440 440 440 440  
Navigation system 3,300 3,300 3,300     2,150
Heated front seats 720 720 720      
Light Comfort Package 650 650 650 650 650  
Obstacle detection, rear 990 990 990      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710     550
Wood trim 1,040 1,385   345 345  
Panoramic sunroof 3,900 3,900 3,900 3,900 3,900  
Roof rails 1,190 1,190 1,190 1,190 1,190 100
Sunshades, second row 190 190 190 190 190  
Proximity key 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090  
Bluetooth cell phone link 695 695 695 695 695  
Heated second row seats 510 500        
Compass 140 140 140 140 140  
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595      
Satellite radio 750 750 750 750 750  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,690 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          
Automatic climate control, front 468          
iPod integration 374 374 374 374 374  
Navigation system 2,805 2,805 2,805     1,955
Heated front seats 0 0 0      
Light Comfort Package 0 0 0 0 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 842 842 842      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 604 604 604     500
Wood trim 884 1,177   293 293  
Panoramic sunroof 3,315 3,315 3,315 3,315 3,315  
Roof rails 1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012 90
Sunshades, second row 162 162 162 162 162  
Proximity key 0 0 0 0 0  
Bluetooth cell phone link 591 591 591 591 591  
Heated second row seats 0 425        
Compass 81 81 81 81 81  
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506 506      
Satellite radio 638 638 638 638 638  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,436 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) 19,510 18,935 17,050 11,080 11,080 8,300
Options (change) 14,024 13,968 12,366 7,902 7,902 7,555
Destination 975 975 975 975 975 895
Total Price $65,985 $80,610 $90,425 $111,955 $138,355 $46,695

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 3-Series 328i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,005
Model Year201020102010201020102012
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, 12100, 12100, 12410, 14410, 14180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18295/35-21275/45-19295/35-21225/45-17
Total Price$65,985$80,610$90,425$111,955$138,355$46,695
Adjustments for Features-3,860-4,785-6,560-9,485-10,0600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,125$75,825$83,865$102,470$128,295$46,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,700$21,740$40,345$66,170$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201020102010201020102012
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 
Power liftgate$350$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$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150 
Tires, run-flat     $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net     $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
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming     $25
HD radio     $50
iPod integration     $100
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0   
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription     $250
SMS text-to-speech reader     $25
Surround sound   $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200
USB port$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices     $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights   $50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers   $50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 $25$25$25$25
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$100 
Heated second row seats$200$200 $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250 
Memory system, driver seat$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
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$6,640$7,565$9,340$12,265$12,840$2,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,860$4,785$6,560$9,485$10,060$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-877-887-968-752-6450

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20102012
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 in37.4 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 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
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested84075%
Total Not Requested27525%
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested1650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%
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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