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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: $50,925

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $28,995

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Model Year2018201820182018201820182011
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne3-Series
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo S328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $60,600 $66,700 $77,400 $98,600 $118,100 $161,600 $37,150
18-way adaptive power front seats 310 310 1,820 1,820      
Porsche Connect Plus 1,250   1,250 1,250      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,310 2,310 2,310 2,310 2,310 2,310  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 990 990 990 990 990 990  
Compass 280 280 280 280 280 280  
Ski sack 110 110 110 110 110 110  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Heated steering wheel 280 280 280 280 280 280  
Roof rails 830 830 830 830 830 830 100
Panoramic sunroof 670 670 670 670 670 670  
Wood trim 1,340 1,340 1,340 350 350 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 800 800 800 800     550
Premium Plus Package 9,100 6,780          
Comfort Lighting Package     330 330 330 330  
Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS)     960        
Auto-dimming mirrors     420 420      
Heated front seats     530 530      
Proximity key     890 890 890 890  
Sunshades, second row, power     450 450 450 450  
Auto-dimming headlights         610   250
Navigation system             2,100
Cold Weather Package             900
Premium Package             1,900
Sport Package             1,650
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls             100
App support             250
Adaptive cruise control             2,400
Satellite radio - one year subscription             350
Convenience Package             2,350
18-way adaptive power front seats 0 0 0 0      
Porsche Connect Plus 0   0 0      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Compass 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Ski sack 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Heated steering wheel 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Roof rails 0 0 0 0 0 0 90
Panoramic sunroof 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Wood trim 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0     500
Premium Plus Package 0 0          
Comfort Lighting Package     0 0 0 0  
Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS)     0        
Auto-dimming mirrors     0 0      
Heated front seats     0 0      
Proximity key     0 0 0 0  
Sunshades, second row, power     0 0 0 0  
Auto-dimming headlights         0   230
Navigation system             1,910
Cold Weather Package             820
Premium Package             1,730
Sport Package             1,500
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls             90
App support             230
Adaptive cruise control             2,135
Satellite radio - one year subscription             320
Convenience Package             2,140
Options (change) 18,270 14,700 14,260 12,310 8,100 7,140 12,900
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0 11,695
Destination 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 875
Total Price $79,920 $82,450 $92,710 $111,960 $127,250 $169,790 $50,925

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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 Platinum Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,023
Model Year2018201820182018201820182011
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne3-Series
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo S328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine300hp V6300hp V6420hp V6440hp V6520hp V8570hp V8230hp I6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 10665, 14100, 10100, 10665, 14665, 14180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18275/45-20265/50-19275/45-20265/50-19295/35-21225/45-17
Total Price$79,920$82,450$92,710$111,960$127,250$169,790$50,925
Adjustments for Features-9,235-9,660-7,635-11,360-11,585-16,8850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,685$72,790$85,075$100,600$115,665$152,905$50,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,105$14,390$29,915$44,980$82,220$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2018201820182018201820182011
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne3-Series
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo S328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700 
RWD      $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control      $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850$850$850 
Air compressor$35$35$35$35$35$35 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Remote app$25$25$25$25  $25
Remote window/roof operation      $15
Sunshades, second row      $125
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225$225$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual      $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$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$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200     
Ceramic brake rotors     $4000 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200     
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150  
Tires, run-flat      $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based     $100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net      $40
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40$40 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls      $150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400$400$400 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300 
Lockable center differential$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Lockable rear differential     $150 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500   
Regenerative braking    $0$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 $0 $0 
Body kit   $0   
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275$275 
Larger rear spoiler   $200   
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0   
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings $75 $75 $75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0   
App support$0$0$0$0  $0
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150   
iPod integration      $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0   
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription      $250
Surround sound $250  $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  $200
Traffic + travel information    $25$25 
Traffic information$25$25$25$25  $25
USB port$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices      $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  $200$200$200
Boost gauge   $75$75$75 
Chronometer     $100 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Intersection assist    $25  
LED headlights$1000$1000  $1000$1000 
Performance meter     $150 
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$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300     
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100$100$100 
Floor mats$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Heated second row seats$200$200  $200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200     
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$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$150$150 
Metal pedals   $75$75$75 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat      $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat      $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650$650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars     $500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0   
Transmission 
Launch control     $100 
Total Value of Features$13,290$13,715$11,690$15,415$15,640$20,940$4,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,235$9,660$7,635$11,360$11,585$16,885$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-121-123-86-107-96-1040

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182011
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

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 length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested122564%
Total Not Requested67536%
Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%
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 seats200No
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 length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length 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 Requested312559%
Total Not Requested215041%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne 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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested112563%
Total Not Requested67537%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200No
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights500No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested202549%
Total Not Requested210051%

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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested102560%
Total Not Requested67540%
Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%
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 GTS

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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested102560%
Total Not Requested67540%
Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%
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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Remote app25Yes
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 Requested1975100%
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%
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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