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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: $51,825

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $12,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,825

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $8,016

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008200820142014
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneX3X3
TrimBaseSGTSTurboxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,400 $57,900 $69,200 $93,700 $39,800 $44,900
Base Invoice $37,758 $50,516 $61,472 $81,859 $36,795 $41,490
Light Comfort Package 610 610 610 610    
Automatic climate control, front 550          
Memory system, driver seat 360          
Heated front seats 560 560 560      
Obstacle detection, rear 990 990 990      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690   550 550
Wheel-lip moldings 750 750   750    
Cargo area rails w/tie downs 590 590 590 590    
Floor mats 140 140 140 140    
Sunshades, second row 190 190 190 190 250 250
Roof rails 1,190 1,190 1,190 1,190 250 250
Wood trim 1,040 1,385   345 500  
Panoramic sunroof 3,900 3,900 3,900 3,900    
Heated second row seats 470 470        
Rearview camera 1,680 1,680 1,680 1,680    
Navigation system 3,070 3,070 3,070   2,150 2,150
Proximity key 995 995 995 995    
Satellite radio 750 750 750 750    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,690 1,690 1,690 1,690    
Premium Package         3,200 2,200
Xenon HID headlights         900  
Dynamic Handling Package         1,400 1,400
Driver Assistance Package         950 950
Cold Weather Package         950 950
Light Comfort Package 519 519 519 519    
Automatic climate control, front 468          
Memory system, driver seat 306          
Heated front seats 476 476 476      
Obstacle detection, rear 842 842 842      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 587 587 587   500 500
Wheel-lip moldings 638 638   638    
Cargo area rails w/tie downs 502 502 502 502    
Floor mats 119 119 119 119    
Sunshades, second row 162 162 162 162 230 230
Roof rails 1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012 230 230
Wood trim 884 1,177   293 455  
Panoramic sunroof 3,315 3,315 3,315 3,315    
Heated second row seats 400 400        
Rearview camera 1,428 1,428 1,428 1,428    
Navigation system 2,610 2,610 2,610   1,955 1,955
Proximity key 846 846 846 846    
Satellite radio 638 638 638 638    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,436 1,436 1,436 1,436    
Premium Package         2,910 2,000
Xenon HID headlights         820  
Dynamic Handling Package         1,275 1,275
Driver Assistance Package         865 865
Cold Weather Package         865 865
Options (change) 20,215 19,650 17,045 12,830 11,100 8,700
Options (change) 17,188 16,707 14,492 10,908 10,105 7,920
Destination 895 895 895 895 925 925
Total Price $64,510 $78,445 $87,140 $107,425 $51,825 $54,525
Total Invoice $55,841 $68,118 $76,859 $93,662 $47,825 $50,335

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,206
Model Year200820082008200820142014
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneX3X3
TrimBaseSGTSTurboxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6385hp V8405hp V8500hp V8240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionM6T6M6T6T8T8
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 12100, 12100, 12350, 14205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18295/35-21255/55-18245/50-18245/50-18
Total Price$64,510$78,445$87,140$107,425$51,825$54,525
Adjustments for Features0-925-2,625-5,625-1,290-1,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,510$77,520$84,515$101,800$50,535$53,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,010$20,005$37,290$0$2,700
Total Invoice$55,841$68,118$76,859$93,662$47,825$50,335
Adjustments for Features0-803-2,315-4,904-1,190-1,191
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,841$67,315$74,544$88,758$46,635$49,144
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,474$18,703$32,917$0$2,509

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW X3

Model Year200820082008200820142014
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneX3X3
TrimBaseSGTSTurboxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $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  
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
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150  
Tires, run-flat    $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Cargo net$40$40$40$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150  
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  
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  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150$150$150  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500   
Regenerative braking    $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)    $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25  
Infotainment 
App support    $0$0
Aux input    $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100$100
HD radio    $50$50
Media drive    $15$15
S Voice support    $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support    $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Surround sound   $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200
Traffic information    $25$25
USB port    $25$25
Voice control for external devices    $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio    $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights   $50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Headlight washers   $50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 $25$25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100   
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100  
Heated second row seats$200$200 $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250  
Memory system, driver seat$200 $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$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100  
Total Value of Features$5,615$6,540$8,240$11,240$6,905$6,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$925$2,625$5,625$1,290$1,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-803-2,315-4,904-1,190-1,191

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW X3

Model Year20082014
ModelCayenneX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.4 in110.6 in
Length188.9 in183.0 in
Width76.0 in74.1 in
Height66.9 in65.4 in
Curb Weight4,763 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 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 xDrive28i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested265091%
Total Not Requested2509%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Smartphone integration0No
App support0No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested145085%
Total Not Requested25015%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Smartphone integration0No
App support0No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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