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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: $51,345

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $29,305

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152012
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne3-Series
TrimDieselSS E-HybridTurbo328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $61,700 $74,100 $76,400 $113,600 $37,500
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  
Remote app 540 540   540  
Heated steering wheel 275 275 275 275  
Roof rails 820 820 820 820 100
App support 210 210 210 210 250
Panoramic sunroof 660 660 660 660  
Wood trim 1,340 1,340 1,340 345  
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  
Heated second row seats   525 525    
Rear air vents with automatic controls   990   990  
Sunshades, second row, power   450 450 450  
Auto-dimming headlights       610 250
Navigation system         2,150
Premium Package         1,900
Sport Package         1,650
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls         100
Cold Weather Package         900
Satellite radio - one year subscription         350
Adaptive cruise control         2,400
Convenience Package         2,350
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  
Remote app 0 0   0  
Heated steering wheel 0 0 0 0  
Roof rails 0 0 0 0 90
App support 0 0 0 0 230
Panoramic sunroof 0 0 0 0  
Wood trim 0 0 0 293  
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  
Heated second row seats   0 0    
Rear air vents with automatic controls   0   0  
Sunshades, second row, power   0 0 0  
Auto-dimming headlights       0 230
Navigation system         1,955
Premium Package         1,730
Sport Package         1,500
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls         90
Cold Weather Package         820
Satellite radio - one year subscription         320
Adaptive cruise control         2,135
Convenience Package         2,140
Options (change) 17,955 15,450 13,920 10,030 12,950
Options (change) 1,144 1,144 1,144 1,437 11,740
Destination 995 995 995 995 895
Gas Tax 0 0 -5,335 0 0
Total Price $80,650 $90,545 $85,980 $124,625 $51,345

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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: $20,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,249
Model Year20152015201520152012
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, 14180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18265/50-19265/50-19265/50-19225/45-17
Total Price$80,650$90,545$85,980$124,625$51,345
Adjustments for Features-8,560-7,885-7,035-12,1600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,090$82,660$78,945$112,465$51,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,570$6,855$40,375$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20152015201520152012
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 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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
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 
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 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
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 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player    $0
iPod integration    $100
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
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 
Voice control for external devices    $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  $200$200
Boost gauge   $75 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Intersection assist   $25 
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 
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$11,665$10,990$10,140$15,265$3,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,560$7,885$7,035$12,160$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-227-186262-2370

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20152012
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 in37.4 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%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights500No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
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
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested332563%
Total Not Requested195037%

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
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%
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

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%
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested89080%
Total Not Requested22520%
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested1650100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested142593%
Total Not Requested1007%

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