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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: $51,095

BMW X3 sDrive28i   
Difference: $13,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,170

BMW X3 sDrive28i   
Difference: $7,824

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082017201720172017
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneX3X3X3X3
TrimBaseSGTSTurbosDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,400 $57,900 $69,200 $93,700 $40,050 $42,050 $42,750 $48,950
Base Invoice $37,758 $50,516 $61,472 $81,859 $37,925 $39,785 $40,440 $46,205
Light Comfort Package 610 610 610 610        
Automatic climate control, front 550              
Memory system, driver seat 360              
Obstacle detection, rear 990 990 990          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690   700 700 700 700
Wood trim 1,040 1,385   345        
Wheel-lip moldings 750 750   750        
Cargo area rails w/tie downs 590 590 590 590        
Floor mats 140 140 140 140        
Roof rails 1,190 1,190 1,190 1,190        
Voice recorder 650 650 650 650        
Sunshades, second row 190 190 190 190 250 250 250 250
Heated front seats 560 560 560   500 500 500 500
Panoramic sunroof 3,900 3,900 3,900 3,900        
Rearview camera 1,680 1,680 1,680 1,680        
Navigation system 3,070 3,070 3,070   1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950
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        
Driver Assistance Package         950 950 950 950
Text dictation         0 0 0 0
Dynamic Handling Package         1,300 1,400 1,400 1,400
Premium Package         2,050 2,050 1,750  
Steering-linked headlights         900 900 900  
Leather seating surfaces         1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450
Light Comfort Package 519 519 519 519        
Automatic climate control, front 468              
Memory system, driver seat 306              
Obstacle detection, rear 842 842 842          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 587 587 587   645 645 645 645
Wood trim 884 1,177   293        
Wheel-lip moldings 638 638   638        
Cargo area rails w/tie downs 502 502 502 502        
Floor mats 119 119 119 119        
Roof rails 1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012        
Voice recorder 553 553 553 553        
Sunshades, second row 162 162 162 162 230 230 230 230
Heated front seats 476 476 476   460 460 460 460
Panoramic sunroof 3,315 3,315 3,315 3,315        
Rearview camera 1,428 1,428 1,428 1,428        
Navigation system 2,610 2,610 2,610   1,795 1,795 1,795 1,795
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        
Driver Assistance Package         875 875 875 875
Text dictation         0 0 0 0
Dynamic Handling Package         1,195 1,290 1,290 1,290
Premium Package         1,885 1,885 1,610  
Steering-linked headlights         830 830 830  
Leather seating surfaces         1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335
Options (change) 20,395 19,830 17,695 13,480 10,050 10,150 9,850 7,200
Options (change) 17,341 16,860 15,045 11,461 9,250 9,345 9,070 6,630
Destination 895 895 895 895 995 995 995 995
Total Price $64,690 $78,625 $87,790 $108,075 $51,095 $53,195 $53,595 $57,145
Total Invoice $55,994 $68,271 $77,412 $94,215 $48,170 $50,125 $50,505 $53,830

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 sDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,534
Model Year20082008200820082017201720172017
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneX3X3X3X3
TrimBaseSGTSTurbosDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6385hp V8405hp V8500hp V8240hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6
TransmissionM6T6M6T6T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 12100, 12100, 12350, 14205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18295/35-21255/55-18245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18
Total Price$64,690$78,625$87,790$108,075$51,095$53,195$53,595$57,145
Adjustments for Features-335-1,260-3,160-6,1600-2,050-2,050-2,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,355$77,365$84,630$101,915$51,095$51,145$51,545$54,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,010$20,275$37,560$0$50$450$3,750
Total Invoice$55,994$68,271$77,412$94,215$48,170$50,125$50,505$53,830
Adjustments for Features-290-1,094-2,786-5,3700-1,932-1,932-2,167
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,704$67,177$74,626$88,845$48,170$48,193$48,573$51,663
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,473$18,922$33,141$0$23$403$3,493

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW X3

Model Year20082008200820082017201720172017
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneX3X3X3X3
TrimBaseSGTSTurbosDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr 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$1300$1300
AWD w/low range$2200$2200$2200$2200    
RWD    $0   
AWD     $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Air compressor$35$35$35$35    
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100    
Remote app    $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation    $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  $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$0$0
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250 $250$250$250
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50    
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150    
Tires, run-flat    $150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based     $100$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    
Trailering equipment (4 wire)    $125$125$125$125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250    
Rear air vents with manual controls    $150$150$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$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500     
Regenerative braking    $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0     
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)    $250$250$250$250
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity    $0$0$0$0
App support    $0$0$0$0
Aux input    $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100$100$100$100
DVD-compatible player    $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition    $200$200$200$200
HD radio    $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet    $150$150$150$150
Media drive    $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years    $0$0$0$0
S Voice support    $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250$250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support    $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25$25$25
Surround sound   $250   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200$200$200
Text dictation    $50$50$50$50
Traffic + travel information    $25$25$25$25
USB port    $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices    $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio    $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75    
Cornering lights   $50    
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100    
Headlight washers   $50    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 $25$25$25$25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100     
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100    
Heated second row seats   $200    
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250    
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200$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$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$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$5,815$6,740$8,640$11,640$5,480$7,530$7,530$7,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$335$1,260$3,160$6,160$0$2,050$2,050$2,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-290-1,094-2,786-5,3700-1,932-1,932-2,167

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW X3

Model Year20082017
ModelCayenneX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.4 in110.6 in
Length188.9 in183.8 in
Width76.0 in74.1 in
Height66.9 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,763 lb.4,031 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 in36.5 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 mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne GTS

Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo

Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 sDrive28i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28d

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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