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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: $47,165

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $37,725

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202020202020202006
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne3-Series
TrimBaseE-HybridSTurboTurbo S E-Hybrid325i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $66,800 $81,100 $84,300 $126,500 $161,900 $34,600
18-way adaptive power front seats 310 1,820 1,820      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,310 2,310 2,310 2,310 2,310  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 990   990 990    
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0 0  
Compass 280 280 280 280 280  
Ski sack 110 110 110 110 110  
Panoramic sunroof 670 670 670 670 670  
Roof rails 830 830 830 830 830  
Wood trim 1,340 1,340 1,340 350 1,340  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 800 800 800     475
Premium Plus Package 9,100          
Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS)   960 960      
Auto-dimming mirrors   420 420      
Heated front seats   530 530      
Proximity key   890 890 890 890 500
Sunshades, second row, power   450 450 450 450  
Premium Package           2,900
Cold Weather Package           600
Sport Package (AWD)           1,200
Steering-linked headlights           800
Navigation system           2,000
Obstacle detection, rear           350
Sunshades, second row           250
Satellite radio           595
Adaptive cruise control           2,200
18-way adaptive power front seats 0 0 0      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0 0 0 0 0  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 0   0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0 0  
Compass 0 0 0 0 0  
Ski sack 0 0 0 0 0  
Panoramic sunroof 0 0 0 0 0  
Roof rails 0 0 0 0 0  
Wood trim 0 0 0 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0     430
Premium Plus Package 0          
Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS)   0 0      
Auto-dimming mirrors   0 0      
Heated front seats   0 0      
Proximity key   0 0 0 0 455
Sunshades, second row, power   0 0 0 0  
Premium Package           2,640
Cold Weather Package           545
Sport Package (AWD)           1,090
Steering-linked headlights           730
Navigation system           1,820
Obstacle detection, rear           320
Sunshades, second row           230
Satellite radio           540
Adaptive cruise control           2,000
Options (change) 16,740 11,410 12,400 6,880 6,880 11,870
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 10,800
Destination 1,350 1,350 1,350 1,350 1,350 695
Gas Tax 0 -5,335 0 0 0 0
Total Price $84,890 $88,525 $98,050 $134,730 $170,130 $47,165

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 3-Series 325i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,882
Model Year202020202020202020202006
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne3-Series
TrimBaseE-HybridSTurboTurbo S E-Hybrid325i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine335hp V6335hp V6 PiH434hp V6541hp V8541hp V8 PiH215hp I6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 10100, 10100, 10665, 14665, 14?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-19255/55-19255/55-19285/40-21285/40-21225/45-17
Total Price$84,890$88,525$98,050$134,730$170,130$47,165
Adjustments for Features-8,125-5,850-6,525-10,075-9,4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,765$82,675$91,525$124,655$160,730$47,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,910$14,760$47,890$83,965$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year202020202020202020202006
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne3-Series
TrimBaseE-HybridSTurboTurbo S E-Hybrid325i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manual     $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control     $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850$850 
Air compressor$35$35$35$35$35 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350 
Remote app $25  $25 
Remote window/roof operation     $15
Sunshades, second row     $125
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200     
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200     
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25$25 
Tires, run-flat     $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100  $100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net     $40
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100  $100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 $250$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls     $150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 $125$125  
Rear HVAC unit$400 $400$400  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 $150$150  
Engine / Motor 
11 kWh battery pack $0  $0 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0  $0 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking   $0$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0$0 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15 
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0 
Surround sound   $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200     
Boost gauge   $75$75 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  $25 
LED headlights$1000  $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$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300$300$300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300     
Floor mats$75$75$75$75$75 
Heated second row seats$200  $200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$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 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$12,330$10,055$10,730$14,280$13,605$4,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,125$5,850$6,525$10,075$9,400$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-129263-90-101-750

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20202006
ModelCayenne3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase114.0 in108.7 in
Length193.7 in178.2 in
Width78.1 in71.5 in
Height66.8 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,583 lb.3,463 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.7 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
27.2 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.0 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%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
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 lighting150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested262550%
Total Not Requested265050%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid

Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
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%
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

Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
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%
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 325i

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
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested267593%
Total Not Requested2007%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package (AWD)
FeatureValueRequested?
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%

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