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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: $16,980

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020102010201020152015
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne3-Series3-Series
TrimBaseSGTSTurboTurbo S328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $45,500 $60,700 $72,400 $99,900 $126,300 $41,950 $43,450
iPod integration 440 440 440 440 440    
Navigation system 3,300 3,300 3,300     2,150 2,150
Automatic climate control, front 550            
Memory system, driver seat 360            
Light Comfort Package 650 650 650 650 650    
Obstacle detection, rear 990 990 990        
Heated front seats 720 720 720        
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    
Bluetooth cell phone link 695 695 695 695 695    
Floor mats 150 150 150 150 150    
Compass 140 140 140 140 140    
Sunshades, second row 190 190 190 190 190 250 250
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,170 3,170 3,170     950 950
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595        
Rearview camera 1,680 1,680 1,680 1,680 1,680    
Heated second row seats 510 500          
Proximity key 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090    
Roof rails 1,190 1,190 1,190 1,190 1,190    
Satellite radio 750 750 750 750 750    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,690 1,690 1,690 1,690 1,690    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,040            
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
iPod integration 374 374 374 374 374    
Navigation system 2,805 2,805 2,805     1,955 1,955
Automatic climate control, front 468            
Memory system, driver seat 306            
Light Comfort Package 0 0 0 0 0    
Obstacle detection, rear 842 842 842        
Heated front seats 0 0 0        
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    
Bluetooth cell phone link 591 591 591 591 591    
Floor mats 0 0 0 0 0    
Compass 81 81 81 81 81    
Sunshades, second row 162 162 162 162 162 230 230
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,695 2,695 2,695     865 865
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506 506        
Rearview camera 1,428 1,428 1,428 1,428 1,428    
Heated second row seats 0 425          
Proximity key 0 0 0 0 0    
Roof rails 1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012    
Satellite radio 638 638 638 638 638    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,436 1,436 1,436 1,436 1,436    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 884            
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) 25,550 23,935 22,050 12,910 12,910 12,100 12,100
Options (change) 19,031 18,091 16,489 9,330 9,330 11,010 11,010
Destination 975 975 975 975 975 995 995
Total Price $72,025 $85,610 $95,425 $113,785 $140,185 $55,045 $56,545

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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: $17,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,454
Model Year2010201020102010201020152015
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)235/65-17255/55-18295/35-21275/45-19295/35-21225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$72,025$85,610$95,425$113,785$140,185$55,045$56,545
Adjustments for Features0-725-2,500-4,425-5,000-990-890
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,025$84,885$92,925$109,360$135,185$54,055$55,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,860$20,900$37,335$63,160$0$1,600

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2010201020102010201020152015
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
Surround sound   $250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200$200
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$100$100
Heated second row seats$200$200 $200$200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$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    
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$6,190$6,915$8,690$10,615$11,190$7,180$7,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$725$2,500$4,425$5,000$990$890
Value of Feature Adjustments0-161-458-401-368-922-829

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20102015
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
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
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
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
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

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