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Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW 4-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW 4-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $82,385

Porsche Cayenne   
Difference: $960

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112016
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenne4-Series
TrimBaseSTurboM4
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $47,700 $64,400 $106,000 $65,700
18-way adaptive power front seats 480 480    
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,490 1,490 1,490  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790   550
Compass 420 420 420  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990     1,000
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595  
Proximity key 1,090 1,090 1,090  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,655 3,655   2,550
Ceramic brake rotors 8,150 8,150 8,840 8,150
275/45VR20 3,120 2,730 1,170  
Satellite radio 750 750 750  
Traffic information 0 0 0  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,020 1,020 1,020  
Premium Package Plus 10,160      
Light Comfort Package   250 250  
Premium Package   7,790    
Rearview camera   655 655  
Executive Package       3,200
Sunroof       0
255/35YR19       1,200
Wood trim       0
18-way adaptive power front seats 0 0    
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0   500
Compass 0 0 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0     910
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506 506  
Proximity key 0 0 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0   2,320
Ceramic brake rotors 0 6,928 7,514 7,415
275/45VR20 0 0 0  
Satellite radio 638 638 638  
Traffic information 0 0 0  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 0 0 0  
Premium Package Plus 0      
Light Comfort Package   0 0  
Premium Package   0    
Rearview camera   0 0  
Executive Package       2,910
Sunroof       0
255/35YR19       1,090
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 33,710 29,865 16,280 16,650
Options (change) 1,144 8,072 8,658 15,145
Destination 975 975 975 995
Total Price $82,385 $95,240 $123,255 $83,345

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW 4-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Cayenne
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $75,280
Model Year2011201120112016
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenne4-Series
TrimBaseSTurboM4
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Engine300hp V6400hp V8500hp V8425hp I6
TransmissionM6T8T8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 11235, 11585, 14600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/45-20275/45-20275/45-20255/35-19
Total Price$82,385$95,240$123,255$83,345
Adjustments for Features-5,225-5,700-7,2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,160$89,540$116,005$83,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,380$38,845$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year2011201120112016
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenne4-Series
TrimBaseSTurboM4
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300 
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Air compressor$35$35$35 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Remote app   $25
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Sunshades, second row, power$225   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row   $100
Blind spot warning system$200   
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
Second-row low console   $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
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 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 
Lockable center differential$150$150$150 
Lockable rear differential$150$150$150 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Regenerative braking   $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
App support   $0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player   $0
Handwriting recognition   $200
HD radio   $50
In-vehicle Internet   $150
Navigation map updates, three years   $0
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0 
S Voice support   $0
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Heated second row seats$200 $200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$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 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Wood trim   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching   $50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,015$9,490$11,040$3,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,225$5,700$7,250$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-134-541-5670

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20112016
ModelCayenne4-Series
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase114.0 in110.6 in
Length190.8 in182.6 in
Width76.3 in71.9 in
Height67.4 in54.2 in
Curb Weight4,399 lb.3,471 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.4 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in51.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.7 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.9 ft315.7 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
Power thigh support 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 adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested122564%
Total Not Requested67536%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Blind spot warning system200No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power thigh support 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 adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested416570%
Total Not Requested175030%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power thigh support 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 adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested321580%
Total Not Requested82520%
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
Power thigh support 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 adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested102560%
Total Not Requested67540%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series M4

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested1700136%
Total Not Requested-450-36%
255/35YR19 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires200No
275/35YR19 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested75068%
Total Not Requested35032%

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