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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: $54,675

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $27,545

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018201820142014
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne3-Series3-Series
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo S328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $60,600 $66,700 $77,400 $98,600 $118,100 $161,600 $41,450 $42,950
Porsche Connect Plus 1,250   1,250 1,250 1,250 1,250    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,310 2,310 2,310 2,310 2,310 2,310 1,200 1,200
Premium Plus Package 9,100   7,490 5,830 3,670 3,250    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 990 990 990 990 990 990    
Lane departure warning 700 700 700 700 700 700    
Heated steering wheel 280 280 280 280 280 280    
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 2,000 2,000 2,000       1,000 1,000
Around view cameras 850 1,510 850 850 850 850    
Compass 280 280 280 280 280 280    
Wood trim 1,340 1,340 1,340 350 350 0    
Panoramic sunroof 670 1,850            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 800 800 800 800     550 550
14-way power front seats   1,900            
Front buckets   0            
Comfort Lighting Package   330            
Sunshades, second row, power   450            
Proximity key   890            
Heated second row seats   530            
Driver Assistance Package             950 950
Navigation system             2,150 2,150
Cold Weather Package             950 950
Driver Assistance Plus             1,900 1,900
Premium Package             2,200 2,200
Steering-linked headlights             900 900
Auto-dimming headlights             250 250
Sunshades, second row             250 250
Porsche Connect Plus 0   0 0 0 0    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,090 1,090
Premium Plus Package 0   0 0 0 0    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Lane departure warning 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Heated steering wheel 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 0 0       910 910
Around view cameras 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Compass 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Wood trim 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Panoramic sunroof 0 0            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0     500 500
14-way power front seats   0            
Front buckets   0            
Comfort Lighting Package   0            
Sunshades, second row, power   0            
Proximity key   0            
Heated second row seats   0            
Driver Assistance Package             865 865
Navigation system             1,955 1,955
Cold Weather Package             865 865
Driver Assistance Plus             1,730 1,730
Premium Package             2,000 2,000
Steering-linked headlights             820 820
Auto-dimming headlights             230 230
Sunshades, second row             230 230
Options (change) 20,570 16,160 18,290 13,640 10,680 9,910 12,300 12,300
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0 11,195 11,195
Destination 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 925 925
Total Price $82,220 $83,910 $96,740 $113,290 $129,830 $172,560 $54,675 $56,175

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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 Turbo S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,372
Model Year20182018201820182018201820142014
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne3-Series3-Series
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo S328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine300hp V6300hp V6420hp V6440hp V6520hp V8570hp V8240hp I4180hp I4 D
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 10665, 14100, 10100, 10665, 14665, 14205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18275/45-20265/50-19275/45-20265/50-19295/35-21225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$82,220$83,910$96,740$113,290$129,830$172,560$54,675$56,175
Adjustments for Features-3,785-3,010-3,785-7,010-7,635-12,960-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$78,435$80,900$92,955$106,280$122,195$159,600$54,575$56,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,465$14,520$27,845$43,760$81,165$0$1,600

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182018201820182018201820142014
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne3-Series3-Series
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo S328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Air compressor$35$35$35$35$35$35  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate      $100$100
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350$350  
Remote window/roof operation      $15$15
Sunshades, second row      $125$125
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225$225$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual      $250$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$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed      $200$200
Blind spot warning system$200 $200$200$200$200$200$200
Ceramic brake rotors     $4000  
Driver drowsiness monitor      $150$150
Knee airbag, passenger      $75$75
Pedestrian detection      $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300$300  
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$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based     $100  
Wide-view front camera      $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net      $40$40
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100$100  
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$150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125$125  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400$400$400  
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 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500    
Regenerative braking    $0$0$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$200$200
Wheel-lip moldings $75 $75 $75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100$100$100  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0  
DVD-compatible player      $0$0
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0$0  
S Voice support      $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription      $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support      $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader      $25$25
Surround sound $250  $250$250  
Text dictation      $50$50
Traffic + travel information    $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25    
Voice control for external devices      $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 $200$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  
LED headlights$1000 $1000$1000$1000$1000  
Performance meter     $150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors      $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver    $300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger    $300$300  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300$300$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100$100$100  
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  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Metal pedals   $75$75$75  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat    $100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat    $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  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars     $500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000$1000  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,715$8,940$9,715$12,940$13,565$18,890$6,030$5,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,785$3,010$3,785$7,010$7,635$12,960$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-48-38-41-65-62-79-920

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182014
ModelCayenne3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase114.0 in110.6 in
Length191.1 in182.1 in
Width78.7 in71.3 in
Height67.4 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,489 lb.3,546 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

Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power thigh support length 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
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested372571%
Total Not Requested155029%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Platinum Edition

14-way power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested52553%
Total Not Requested47547%
Comfort Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
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 length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested252562%
Total Not Requested155038%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne GTS

Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
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 length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested232561%
Total Not Requested150039%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo

Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested130071%
Total Not Requested52529%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo S

Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Proximity key250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested110068%
Total Not Requested52532%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested109096%
Total Not Requested504%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested109096%
Total Not Requested504%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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