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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: $55,245

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $14,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,005

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $8,504

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008200820182018
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneX3X3
TrimBaseSGTSTurboxDrive30iM40i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,400 $57,900 $69,200 $93,700 $42,450 $54,300
Base Invoice $37,758 $50,516 $61,472 $81,859 $40,160 $51,180
Memory system, driver seat 360          
Automatic climate control, front 550          
Light Comfort Package 610 610 610 610    
Heated front seats 560 560 560      
Obstacle detection, rear 990 990 990   750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690   550 550
Wood trim 1,040 1,385   345    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,690 1,690 1,690 1,690    
Rearview camera 1,680 1,680 1,680 1,680    
Navigation system 3,070 3,070 3,070      
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
Heated second row seats 470 470     350 350
Panoramic sunroof 3,900 3,900 3,900 3,900    
Proximity key 995 995 995 995    
Satellite radio 750 750 750 750    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,040          
Class IV trailer hitch 630 630 630 630    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,170 3,170 3,170      
Luxury Design         350  
Leather seating surfaces         1,700 1,700
Convenience Tier         2,850  
Temporary spare tire         150 150
Premium Tier         3,300 2,950
Class III trailer hitch         550 550
Adaptive dampers - electrical         1,000 700
Memory system, driver seat 306          
Automatic climate control, front 468          
Light Comfort Package 519 519 519 519    
Heated front seats 476 476 476      
Obstacle detection, rear 842 842 842   690  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 587 587 587   505 505
Wood trim 884 1,177   293    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,436 1,436 1,436 1,436    
Rearview camera 1,428 1,428 1,428 1,428    
Navigation system 2,610 2,610 2,610      
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
Heated second row seats 400 400     320 320
Panoramic sunroof 3,315 3,315 3,315 3,315    
Proximity key 846 846 846 846    
Satellite radio 638 638 638 638    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 884          
Class IV trailer hitch 536 536 536 536    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,695 2,695 2,695      
Luxury Design         320  
Leather seating surfaces         1,565 1,565
Convenience Tier         2,620  
Temporary spare tire         140 140
Premium Tier         3,035 2,715
Class III trailer hitch         505 505
Adaptive dampers - electrical         920 645
Options (change) 25,705 24,100 21,495 14,110 11,800 7,200
Options (change) 21,856 20,491 18,276 11,997 10,850 6,625
Destination 895 895 895 895 995 995
Total Price $70,000 $82,895 $91,590 $108,705 $55,245 $62,495
Total Invoice $60,509 $71,902 $80,643 $94,751 $52,005 $58,800

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive30i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,707
Model Year200820082008200820182018
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneX3X3
TrimBaseSGTSTurboxDrive30iM40i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6385hp V8405hp V8500hp V8248hp I4355hp 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)235/65-17255/55-18295/35-21255/55-18245/50-19245/50-19
Total Price$70,000$82,895$91,590$108,705$55,245$62,495
Adjustments for Features0-725-2,425-4,425-2,340-2,890
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,000$82,170$89,165$104,280$52,905$59,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,170$19,165$34,280$0$6,700
Total Invoice$60,509$71,902$80,643$94,751$52,005$58,800
Adjustments for Features0-629-2,135-3,857-2,203-2,719
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,509$71,273$78,508$90,894$49,802$56,081
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,764$17,999$30,385$0$6,279

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW X3

Model Year200820082008200820182018
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneX3X3
TrimBaseSGTSTurboxDrive30iM40i
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  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100$100
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 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
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  
Class III trailer hitch    $250$250
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300$300  
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
Climate Control 
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   
Raised top speed limiter     $0
Regenerative braking    $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters    $0$0
Black exterior trim (optional)     $0
Body kit  $0   
Bodyside cladding     $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)    $250 
Sport rocker panels (optional)     $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity    $0$0
App support    $0$0
Aux input    $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100$100
DVD-compatible player    $0$0
Handwriting recognition    $200$200
HD radio    $50$50
In-vehicle Internet    $150$150
Media drive    $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years    $0$0
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 + travel 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 
Auto-dimming headlights     $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Cornering lights   $50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Head-up display (HUD)    $350$350
Headlight washers   $50  
LED headlights     $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only    $750 
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  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100   
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100
Heated second row seats$200$200 $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200     
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250  
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
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  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0   
Upholstered instrument panel    $300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$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  
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,765$7,490$9,190$11,190$9,105$9,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$725$2,425$4,425$2,340$2,890
Value of Feature Adjustments0-629-2,135-3,857-2,203-2,719

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW X3

Model Year20082018
ModelCayenneX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.4 in112.8 in
Length188.9 in185.9 in
Width76.0 in74.4 in
Height66.9 in66.0 in
Curb Weight4,763 lb.4,151 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.3 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 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.1 ft328.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.5 ft362.7 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 xDrive30i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested190084%
Total Not Requested35016%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
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
Remote app25No
Total Requested90042%
Total Not Requested126558%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
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
Remote app25No
Total Requested90042%
Total Not Requested126558%

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