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Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,825

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $7,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,085

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $4,218

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620062010
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneX3
TrimBaseSTurboTurbo SxDrive30i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,200 $57,200 $90,200 $111,600 $38,850
Base Invoice $36,771 $49,904 $78,795 $97,351 $35,920
Memory system, driver seat 360 360      
Light Comfort Package 610 610 610 610  
Obstacle detection, rear 990 990     750
Metallic paint (extra cost) 495 495     550
Automatic climate control, front 550        
Roof rails 820 820 820 820  
Wood trim 1,040 1,385 345 345  
Tire-pressure monitor 590 590 590 590  
Heated front seats 560 560      
Panoramic sunroof 3,900 3,900 3,900 3,900  
Navigation system 3,070 3,070     1,800
Heated second row seats 470 470      
Headlight washers 230 230      
Compass 95 95 95 95  
Cold Weather Package         1,000
Premium Package         3,750
Deep-tinted rear windows         350
Xenon HID headlights         900
Memory system, driver seat 306 306      
Light Comfort Package 519 519 519 519  
Obstacle detection, rear 842 842     685
Metallic paint (extra cost) 421 421     500
Automatic climate control, front 468        
Roof rails 697 697 697 697  
Wood trim 884 1,177 293 0  
Tire-pressure monitor 502 502 502 502  
Heated front seats 476 476      
Panoramic sunroof 3,315 3,315 3,315 3,315  
Navigation system 2,610 2,610     1,640
Heated second row seats 400 400      
Headlight washers 196 196      
Compass 81 81 81 81  
Cold Weather Package         910
Premium Package         3,415
Deep-tinted rear windows         320
Xenon HID headlights         820
Options (change) 13,780 13,575 6,360 6,360 9,100
Options (change) 11,717 11,542 5,407 5,114 8,290
Destination 815 815 815 815 875
Total Price $56,795 $71,590 $97,375 $118,775 $48,825
Total Invoice $49,303 $62,261 $85,017 $103,280 $45,085

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive30i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,157
Model Year20062006200620062010
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneX3
TrimBaseSTurboTurbo SxDrive30i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine247hp V6340hp V8450hp V8520hp V8260hp I6
TransmissionM6T6T6T6M6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)72, 12350, 14350, 14350, 14?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18255/55-18275/40-20235/55-17
Total Price$56,795$71,590$97,375$118,775$48,825
Adjustments for Features-70-1,270-4,645-4,6450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,725$70,320$92,730$114,130$48,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,595$36,005$57,405$0
Total Invoice$49,303$62,261$85,017$103,280$45,085
Adjustments for Features-61-1,105-4,055-4,0390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,242$61,156$80,962$99,241$45,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,914$31,720$49,999$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW X3

Model Year20062006200620062010
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneX3
TrimBaseSTurboTurbo SxDrive30i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100 
AWD w/low range$2200$2200$2200$2200 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Air compressor$35$35$35$35 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50$50$50 
Remote window/roof operation    $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs    $50
Cargo mat    $40
Cargo net$40$40$40$40 
Cargo organizer    $100
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Skid plate (one)    $50
Wheel-lip moldings    $75
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100
HD radio    $50
Surround sound $250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Traffic information$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights  $50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Trip computer$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25$25 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000 
Total Value of Features$3,575$4,775$8,150$8,150$3,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$70$1,270$4,645$4,645$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-61-1,105-4,055-4,0390

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW X3

Model Year20062010
ModelCayenneX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.4 in110.1 in
Length188.2 in179.7 in
Width75.9 in73.0 in
Height66.9 in66.0 in
Curb Weight4,785 lb.4,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.1 ft330.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.5 ft371.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

Light Comfort Package
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

Light Comfort Package
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 Turbo

Light Comfort Package
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 Turbo S

Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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 OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested285086%
Total Not Requested45014%

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