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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: $51,400

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $26,840

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142010
ModelCayenneCayenne3-Series
TrimDieselDiesel Platinum Edition328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $56,600 $66,900 $35,700
18-way adaptive power front seats 480 1,815  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 550
Wood trim 995 1,340  
Panoramic sunroof 660 660  
Auto-dimming headlights 550 550 250
HD radio 370   350
Roof rails 820 820 100
Proximity key 1,090 1,090 500
Ski sack 405 405  
Compass 270 270  
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595  
Traffic information 0 0  
Satellite radio 750    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,690 2,690  
Comfort Plus Package 10,180    
Comfort Lighting Package   250  
Heated steering wheel   250  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,020  
Sunshades, second row, power   450  
Obstacle detection, rear     750
Steering-linked headlights     900
Navigation system     2,100
Sport Package     2,050
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     100
Premium Package     1,900
Cold Weather Package     900
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,375
Adaptive cruise control     2,400
Sunshades, second row     250
18-way adaptive power front seats 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 500
Wood trim 0 0  
Panoramic sunroof 0 0  
Auto-dimming headlights 0 0 230
HD radio 0   315
Roof rails 0 0 90
Proximity key 0 0 455
Ski sack 0 0  
Compass 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506  
Traffic information 0 0  
Satellite radio 638    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0 0  
Comfort Plus Package 0    
Comfort Lighting Package   0  
Heated steering wheel   0  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   0  
Sunshades, second row, power   0  
Obstacle detection, rear     685
Steering-linked headlights     820
Navigation system     1,910
Sport Package     1,856
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     90
Premium Package     1,730
Cold Weather Package     820
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,305
Adaptive cruise control     2,135
Sunshades, second row     230
Options (change) 20,645 12,995 14,825
Options (change) 1,144 506 13,491
Destination 995 995 875
Total Price $78,240 $80,890 $51,400

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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 Diesel Platinum Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,029
Model Year201420142010
ModelCayenneCayenne3-Series
TrimDieselDiesel Platinum Edition328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine240hp V6 D240hp V6 D230hp I6
TransmissionT8T8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/29 MPG19/29 MPG23/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 11585, 14?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18265/50-19225/45-17
Total Price$78,240$80,890$51,400
Adjustments for Features-7,310-7,4850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,930$73,405$51,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,475$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201420142010
ModelCayenneCayenne3-Series
TrimDieselDiesel Platinum Edition328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Air compressor$35$35 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshades, second row  $125
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200  
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net  $40
Cargo net$40$40 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear dual-zone climate control $125 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Residual heat$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50 $50
iPod integration  $100
Off-road navigation system$0$0 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Intersection assist$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Floor mats$75$75 
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$10,790$10,965$3,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,310$7,485$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-200-1390

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20142010
ModelCayenne3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase114.0 in108.7 in
Length190.8 in178.2 in
Width76.3 in71.5 in
Height67.4 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,795 lb.3,947 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.7 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.9 ft358.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Diesel

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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
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
Total Requested122564%
Total Not Requested67536%
Comfort Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rearview camera200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
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
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested391566%
Total Not Requested200034%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Diesel Platinum Edition

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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
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
Total Requested102560%
Total Not Requested67540%
Comfort Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
225/45VR17 tires200No
255/40VR17 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%
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
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 Requested175090%
Total Not Requested20010%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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