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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: $55,235

BMW 3-Series 328d   
Difference: $15,700

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011201120182018
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne3-Series3-Series
TrimBaseSS HybridTurbo328d330i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $47,700 $64,400 $67,700 $106,000 $45,950 $44,450
18-way adaptive power front seats 480 480 480      
Adaptive cruise control 2,490 2,490 2,490      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 790   550 550
Wood trim 995 1,340 1,340 345    
Panoramic sunroof 660 660 660 660    
Compass 420 420 420 420    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990          
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595    
Roof rails 820 820 820 820    
Proximity key 1,090 1,090 1,090      
Satellite radio 750 750 750 750    
Traffic information 0 0 0 0    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,020 1,020        
Premium Package Plus 10,160 11,650 11,650 5,320    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed         1,200 1,200
Navigation system         1,700 1,700
Convenience Tier         850 850
Luxury Design         0 0
Obstacle detection, rear         750 750
Blind spot warning system         500 500
Heated front seats         500 500
Heated steering wheel         190 190
Sunshades, second row         250 250
Heated second row seats         350 350
Leather seating surfaces         1,450 1,450
Track Handling Package           2,300
18-way adaptive power front seats 0 0 0      
Adaptive cruise control 0 0 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0   505 505
Wood trim 0 0 0 293    
Panoramic sunroof 0 0 0 0    
Compass 0 0 0 0    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0          
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506 506 506    
Roof rails 1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012    
Proximity key 0 0 0      
Satellite radio 638 638 638 638    
Traffic information 0 0 0 0    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 0 0        
Premium Package Plus 0 0 0 0    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed         1,105 1,105
Navigation system         1,565 1,565
Convenience Tier         780 780
Luxury Design         0 0
Obstacle detection, rear         690 690
Blind spot warning system         460 460
Heated front seats         460 460
Heated steering wheel         175 175
Sunshades, second row         230 230
Heated second row seats         320 320
Leather seating surfaces         1,335 1,335
Track Handling Package           2,115
Options (change) 22,260 22,105 21,085 8,910 8,290 10,590
Options (change) 2,156 2,156 2,156 2,449 7,625 9,740
Destination 975 975 975 975 995 995
Total Price $70,935 $87,480 $89,760 $115,885 $55,235 $56,035

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 3-Series 328d
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,058
Model Year201120112011201120182018
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne3-Series3-Series
TrimBaseSS HybridTurbo328d330i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine300hp V6400hp V8380hp V6 H500hp V8180hp I4 D248hp I4
TransmissionM6T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 11235, 11235, 11585, 14205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-18255/55-18265/50-19225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$70,935$87,480$89,760$115,885$55,235$56,035
Adjustments for Features-1,910-4,310-3,285-5,5600-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,025$83,170$86,475$110,325$55,235$55,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,145$17,450$41,300$0$350

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201120112011201120182018
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne3-Series3-Series
TrimBaseSS HybridTurbo328d330i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850$850
Air compressor$35$35$35$35  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100$100
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350  
Remote app    $25$25
Remote window/roof operation    $15$15
Sunshades, second row    $125$125
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0
High performance brake pads (optional)     $0
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150  
Tires, run-flat    $150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100   
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net    $40$40
Cargo net$40$40$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 $250  
Rear air vents with manual controls    $150$150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125 $125  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 $400  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150 $150  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 $150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter     $0
Regenerative braking    $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275  
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity    $0$0
App support    $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
DVD-compatible player    $0$0
Handwriting recognition    $200$200
HD radio    $50$50
In-vehicle Internet    $150$150
Navigation map updates, three years    $0$0
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0  
S Voice support    $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support    $0$0
Surround sound   $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices    $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50  
LED headlights    $1000$1000
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 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300$300  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500 $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000  
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$9,165$11,565$10,540$12,815$7,255$7,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,910$4,310$3,285$5,560$0$450
Value of Feature Adjustments-84-154-115-1640-424

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20112018
ModelCayenne3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase114.0 in110.6 in
Length190.8 in182.0 in
Width76.3 in71.3 in
Height67.4 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,399 lb.3,663 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.4 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.7 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.9 ft353.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

18-way adaptive power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested122564%
Total Not Requested67536%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested424072%
Total Not Requested167528%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

18-way adaptive power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested102560%
Total Not Requested67540%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested364058%
Total Not Requested267542%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid

18-way adaptive power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested102560%
Total Not Requested67540%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested364058%
Total Not Requested267542%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested145055%
Total Not Requested120045%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Track Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
255/40YR18 tires200No
225/45YR18 tires200No
Total Requested50036%
Total Not Requested90064%

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