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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: $52,395

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $9,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,330

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $5,717

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006200620132013
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneX3X3
TrimBaseSTurboTurbo SxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,200 $57,200 $90,200 $111,600 $38,850 $43,950
Base Invoice $36,771 $49,904 $78,795 $97,351 $35,920 $40,615
Automatic climate control, front 550          
Heated front seats 560 560        
Navigation system 3,070 3,070     2,150 2,150
Obstacle detection, rear 990 990     750 750
Light Comfort Package 610 610 610 610    
Memory system, driver seat 360 360        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 495 495     550 550
Floor mats 130 130 130 130    
Tire-pressure monitor 590 590 590 590    
Sunshades, second row 190 190 190 190    
Roof rails 820 820 820 820   250
Rearview camera 1,680 1,680 1,680 1,680 400 400
Heated second row seats 470 470     450 450
Proximity key 995 995 995 995    
Panoramic sunroof 3,900 3,900 3,900 3,900    
Wood trim 1,040 1,385 345 345    
Headlight washers 230 230        
Satellite radio 990 990 990 990    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,690 1,690 1,690 1,690    
Front sport buckets     0 0    
Dynamic Handling Package         1,400 1,400
Sport Activity Package         1,150  
Premium Package         3,450 3,450
Cold Weather Package         700 700
Satellite radio - one year subscription         350 350
Convenience Package         1,300  
Automatic climate control, front 468          
Heated front seats 476 476        
Navigation system 2,610 2,610     1,955 1,955
Obstacle detection, rear 842 842     685 685
Light Comfort Package 519 519 519 519    
Memory system, driver seat 306 306        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 421 421     500 500
Floor mats 111 111 111 111    
Tire-pressure monitor 502 502 502 502    
Sunshades, second row 162 162 162 162    
Roof rails 697 697 697 697   230
Rearview camera 1,428 1,428 1,428 1,428 365 365
Heated second row seats 400 400     410 410
Proximity key 846 846 846 846    
Panoramic sunroof 3,315 3,315 3,315 3,315    
Wood trim 884 1,177 293 0    
Headlight washers 196 196        
Satellite radio 842 842 842 842    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,436 1,436 1,436 1,436    
Front sport buckets     0 0    
Dynamic Handling Package         1,275 1,275
Sport Activity Package         1,045  
Premium Package         3,140 3,140
Cold Weather Package         635 635
Satellite radio - one year subscription         320 320
Convenience Package         1,185  
Options (change) 19,360 19,155 11,940 11,940 12,650 10,450
Options (change) 16,461 16,286 10,151 9,858 11,515 9,515
Destination 815 815 815 815 895 895
Total Price $62,375 $77,170 $102,955 $124,355 $52,395 $55,295
Total Invoice $54,047 $67,005 $89,761 $108,024 $48,330 $51,025

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,341
Model Year200620062006200620132013
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneX3X3
TrimBaseSTurboTurbo SxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine247hp V6340hp V8450hp V8520hp V8240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionM6T6T6T6T8T8
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)72, 12350, 14350, 14350, 14205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18255/55-18275/40-20245/50-18245/50-18
Total Price$62,375$77,170$102,955$124,355$52,395$55,295
Adjustments for Features0-1,200-4,575-4,575-2,845-2,545
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,375$75,970$98,380$119,780$49,550$52,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,595$36,005$57,405$0$3,200
Total Invoice$54,047$67,005$89,761$108,024$48,330$51,025
Adjustments for Features0-1,042-3,989-3,974-2,624-2,348
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,047$65,963$85,772$104,050$45,706$48,677
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,916$31,725$50,003$0$2,971

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW X3

Model Year200620062006200620132013
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneX3X3
TrimBaseSTurboTurbo SxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300$1300
AWD w/low range$2200$2200$2200$2200  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
Air compressor$35$35$35$35  
Power liftgate    $350$350
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50$50$50  
Remote app    $25$25
Remote window/roof operation    $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0
Tires, run-flat    $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs    $50$50
Cargo mat    $40$40
Cargo net$40$40$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100  
Ski sack$50$50$50$50  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls    $150$150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150$150
Regenerative braking    $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)    $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25  
Wheel-lip moldings    $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100$100
HD radio    $50$50
Media drive    $15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200
Voice control for external devices    $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights  $50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150  
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25$25  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200$200
Total Value of Features$3,900$5,100$8,475$8,475$6,745$6,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,200$4,575$4,575$2,845$2,545
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,042-3,989-3,974-2,624-2,348

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW X3

Model Year20062013
ModelCayenneX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.4 in110.6 in
Length188.2 in183.0 in
Width75.9 in74.1 in
Height66.9 in65.4 in
Curb Weight4,785 lb.4,113 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.7 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.1 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.5 ft363.3 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 xDrive28i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested72571%
Total Not Requested29029%
Sport Activity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Roof rails250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested35054%
Total Not Requested30046%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested317597%
Total Not Requested1153%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested87585%
Total Not Requested15015%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested72571%
Total Not Requested29029%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested205095%
Total Not Requested1155%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%

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