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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: $49,020

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $30,715

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152008
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne3-Series
TrimDieselSS E-HybridTurbo328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $61,700 $74,100 $76,400 $113,600 $34,500
Satellite radio 750 750 750 750  
18-way adaptive power front seats 315 1,815 1,815    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300  
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595  
Compass 270 270 270 270  
Ski sack 110 110 110 110  
Wood trim 1,340 1,340 1,340 345  
Panoramic sunroof 660 660 660 660  
Roof rails 820 820 820 820  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 790   550
Premium Plus Package 9,090        
Comfort Lighting Package   325 325 325  
Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS)   960 960    
Auto-dimming mirrors   420 420    
Heated front seats   525 525    
Proximity key   890 890 890 500
Rear air vents with automatic controls   990   990  
Sunshades, second row, power   450 450 450  
Steering-linked headlights         800
Navigation system         2,100
Premium Package         3,350
Sport Package         1,200
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls         100
Cold Weather Package         750
Satellite radio - one year subscription         595
Adaptive cruise control         2,400
Sunshades, second row         250
iPod integration         400
HD radio         350
Obstacle detection, rear         350
Satellite radio 638 638 638 638  
18-way adaptive power front seats 0 0 0    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0 0 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506 506 506  
Compass 0 0 0 0  
Ski sack 0 0 0 0  
Wood trim 0 0 0 293  
Panoramic sunroof 0 0 0 0  
Roof rails 0 0 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0   500
Premium Plus Package 0        
Comfort Lighting Package   0 0 0  
Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS)   0 0    
Auto-dimming mirrors   0 0    
Heated front seats   0 0    
Proximity key   0 0 0 455
Rear air vents with automatic controls   0   0  
Sunshades, second row, power   0 0 0  
Steering-linked headlights         730
Navigation system         1,910
Premium Package         3,050
Sport Package         1,090
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls         90
Cold Weather Package         685
Satellite radio - one year subscription         540
Adaptive cruise control         2,135
Sunshades, second row         230
iPod integration         365
HD radio         315
Obstacle detection, rear         320
Options (change) 17,040 14,010 13,020 8,505 13,695
Options (change) 1,144 1,144 1,144 1,437 12,415
Destination 995 995 995 995 825
Gas Tax 0 0 -5,335 0 0
Total Price $79,735 $89,105 $85,080 $123,100 $49,020

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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 S E-Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,899
Model Year20152015201520152008
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne3-Series
TrimDieselSS E-HybridTurbo328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine240hp V6 D420hp V6333hp V6 PiH520hp V8230hp I6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 10100, 10100, 10585, 14?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18265/50-19265/50-19265/50-19225/45-17
Total Price$79,735$89,105$85,080$123,100$49,020
Adjustments for Features-9,075-8,200-7,375-12,4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,660$80,905$77,705$110,650$49,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,245$7,045$39,990$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20152015201520152008
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne3-Series
TrimDieselSS E-HybridTurbo328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manual    $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 
RWD    $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850 
Air compressor$35$35$35$35 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Remote app  $25  
Remote window/roof operation    $15
Sunshades, second row    $125
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200    
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200    
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150 
Tires, run-flat    $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 $100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net    $40
Cargo net$40$40$40$40 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 $100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250 $250 
Rear air vents with manual controls    $150
Rear dual-zone climate control $125 $125 
Rear HVAC unit $400 $400 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150 $150 
Engine / Motor 
11 kWh battery pack  $0  
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0  
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0  $0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
iPod integration    $100
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250
Surround sound   $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information    $25
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200    
Boost gauge   $75 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
LED headlights$1000  $1000 
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Xenon HID headlights $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    
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Floor mats$75$75$75$75 
Heated second row seats$200  $200 
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
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals   $75 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $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 
Synthetic suede headliner   $650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Total Value of Features$11,955$11,080$10,255$15,330$2,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,075$8,200$7,375$12,450$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-243-197277-2460

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20152008
ModelCayenne3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase114.0 in108.7 in
Length191.1 in178.2 in
Width78.7 in71.5 in
Height67.4 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,489 lb.3,463 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
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
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested122564%
Total Not Requested67536%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
LED headlights500No
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
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
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested277553%
Total Not Requested250047%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Comfort Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
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
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
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
Total Requested102560%
Total Not Requested67540%
Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
Auto-dimming mirrors
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 E-Hybrid

Comfort Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
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
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
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
Total Requested102560%
Total Not Requested67540%
Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
Auto-dimming mirrors
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
Total Requested265093%
Total Not Requested2007%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45HR17 tires400No
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 Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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