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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: $47,350

BMW X3 3.0si   
Difference: $12,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,550

BMW X3 3.0si   
Difference: $8,627

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneX3
TrimBaseSGTSTurbo3.0si
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,400 $57,900 $69,200 $93,700 $38,600
Base Invoice $37,758 $50,516 $61,472 $81,859 $35,510
Automatic climate control, front 550        
Memory system, driver seat 360        
Light Comfort Package 610 610 610 610  
Obstacle detection, rear 990 990 990   700
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690   475
Panoramic sunroof 3,900 3,900 3,900 3,900  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs 590 590 590 590  
Wood trim 1,040 1,385   345  
Roof rails 1,190 1,190 1,190 1,190  
Wheel-lip moldings 750 750   750  
Heated front seats 560 560 560    
Navigation system 3,070 3,070 3,070   1,800
Heated second row seats 470 470      
Compass 95 95 95 95  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,040        
Cold Weather Package         1,000
Premium Package         2,800
Xenon HID headlights         800
Deep-tinted rear windows         350
Automatic climate control, front 468        
Memory system, driver seat 306        
Light Comfort Package 519 519 519 519  
Obstacle detection, rear 842 842 842   635
Metallic paint (extra cost) 587 587 587   430
Panoramic sunroof 3,315 3,315 3,315 3,315  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs 502 502 502 502  
Wood trim 884 1,177   293  
Roof rails 1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012  
Wheel-lip moldings 638 638   638  
Heated front seats 476 476 476    
Navigation system 2,610 2,610 2,610   1,640
Heated second row seats 400 400      
Compass 81 81 81 81  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 884        
Cold Weather Package         910
Premium Package         2,550
Xenon HID headlights         730
Deep-tinted rear windows         320
Options (change) 15,905 14,300 11,695 7,480 7,925
Options (change) 13,524 12,159 9,944 6,360 7,215
Destination 895 895 895 895 825
Total Price $60,200 $73,095 $81,790 $102,075 $47,350
Total Invoice $52,177 $63,570 $72,311 $89,114 $43,550

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 3.0si
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,544
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneX3
TrimBaseSGTSTurbo3.0si
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6385hp V8405hp V8500hp V8260hp I6
TransmissionM6T6M6T6M6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 12100, 12100, 12350, 14?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18295/35-21255/55-18235/55-17
Total Price$60,200$73,095$81,790$102,075$47,350
Adjustments for Features-1,250-1,975-3,675-6,6750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,950$71,120$78,115$95,400$47,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,170$19,165$36,450$0
Total Invoice$52,177$63,570$72,311$89,114$43,550
Adjustments for Features-1,083-1,718-3,249-5,8270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,094$61,852$69,062$83,287$43,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,758$17,968$32,193$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW X3

Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneX3
TrimBaseSGTSTurbo3.0si
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $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 liftgate$350$350$350$350 
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
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40 
Cargo organizer    $100
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150$150$150 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Skid plate (one)    $50
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100
Surround sound   $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights   $50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers   $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 $25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Heated second row seats$200$200 $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200    
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25$25 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000 
Wood trim$300$300 $300$300
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100 
Total Value of Features$5,415$6,140$7,840$10,840$4,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,250$1,975$3,675$6,675$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,083-1,718-3,249-5,8270

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW X3

Model Year20082008
ModelCayenneX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.4 in110.1 in
Length188.9 in179.7 in
Width76.0 in73.0 in
Height66.9 in66.0 in
Curb Weight4,763 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 GTS

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
BMW X3 3.0si

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested180086%
Total Not Requested30014%

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