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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: $57,935

BMW 3-Series 328d   
Difference: $24,855

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelCayenne3-Series
TrimDiesel328d
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $62,300 $45,950
Satellite radio 750  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,300 1,200
18-way adaptive power front seats 315  
Around view cameras 850  
Roof rails 820  
Remote app 540  
Voice control for nav and audio 595  
Lane departure warning 690  
Heated steering wheel 275 190
Compass 270  
App support 210  
Wood trim 1,340  
Panoramic sunroof 660  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 550
Premium Plus Package 9,090  
Driving Assistance Package   500
Convenience Tier   850
Premium Tier   2,900
Luxury Design   0
Executive Tier   3,100
Obstacle detection, rear   600
Blind spot warning system   500
Sunshades, second row   250
Heated second row seats   350
Satellite radio 638  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0 1,105
18-way adaptive power front seats 0  
Around view cameras 0  
Roof rails 0  
Remote app 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 506  
Lane departure warning 0  
Heated steering wheel 0 175
Compass 0  
App support 0  
Wood trim 0  
Panoramic sunroof 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 505
Premium Plus Package 0  
Driving Assistance Package   460
Convenience Tier   780
Premium Tier   2,670
Luxury Design   0
Executive Tier   2,850
Obstacle detection, rear   550
Blind spot warning system   460
Sunshades, second row   230
Heated second row seats   320
Options (change) 19,495 10,990
Options (change) 1,144 10,105
Destination 995 995
Total Price $82,790 $57,935

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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 Diesel
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,415
Model Year20162018
ModelCayenne3-Series
TrimDiesel328d
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine240hp V6 D180hp I4 D
TransmissionT8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG30/40 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 10205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18225/50-17
Total Price$82,790$57,935
Adjustments for Features-1,5100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$81,280$57,935

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20162018
ModelCayenne3-Series
TrimDiesel328d
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Air compressor$35 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power liftgate$350 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
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 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
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 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Off-road navigation system$0 
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
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 
Total Value of Features$8,040$6,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,510$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-390

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20162018
ModelCayenne3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase114.0 in110.6 in
Length191.1 in182.0 in
Width78.7 in71.3 in
Height67.4 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,652 lb.3,856 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 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 camera200Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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 washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested410078%
Total Not Requested117522%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
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%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested96558%
Total Not Requested70042%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested155063%
Total Not Requested90037%

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