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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: $52,570

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $27,440

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152009
ModelCayenne3-Series
TrimDiesel328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $61,700 $35,400
Satellite radio 750  
18-way adaptive power front seats 315  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,300  
Voice control for nav and audio 595  
Compass 270  
Ski sack 110  
Heated steering wheel 275  
Wood trim 1,340  
Panoramic sunroof 660  
Roof rails 820  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 475
Premium Plus Package 9,090  
Obstacle detection, rear   750
Steering-linked headlights   800
Navigation system   2,100
Premium Package   3,350
Sport Package   2,050
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   100
Cold Weather Package   900
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,325
Adaptive cruise control   2,400
Proximity key   500
Sunshades, second row   250
iPod integration   400
HD radio   350
Satellite radio 638  
18-way adaptive power front seats 0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 506  
Compass 0  
Ski sack 0  
Heated steering wheel 0  
Wood trim 0  
Panoramic sunroof 0  
Roof rails 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 430
Premium Plus Package 0  
Obstacle detection, rear   685
Steering-linked headlights   730
Navigation system   1,910
Premium Package   3,050
Sport Package   1,856
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   90
Cold Weather Package   820
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,260
Adaptive cruise control   2,135
Proximity key   455
Sunshades, second row   230
iPod integration   365
HD radio   315
Options (change) 17,315 16,345
Options (change) 1,144 14,871
Destination 995 825
Total Price $80,010 $52,570

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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
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,520
Model Year20152009
ModelCayenne3-Series
TrimDiesel328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine240hp V6 D230hp I6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG23/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18225/45-17
Total Price$80,010$52,570
Adjustments for Features-7,9600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,050$52,570

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20152009
ModelCayenne3-Series
TrimDiesel328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Air compressor$35 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshades, second row $125
Sunshades, second row, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo net$40 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
iPod integration $100
Off-road navigation system$0 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
LED headlights$1000 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats$75 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$11,790$3,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,960$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2130

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20152009
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 Weight4,652 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
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 Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights500No
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
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
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested292555%
Total Not Requested235045%

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested265093%
Total Not Requested2007%
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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