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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: $16,620

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020102010201020132013
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneX3X3
TrimBaseSGTSTurboTurbo SxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $45,500 $60,700 $72,400 $99,900 $126,300 $38,850 $43,950
iPod integration 440 440 440 440 440    
Navigation system 3,300 3,300 3,300     2,150 2,150
Automatic climate control, front 550            
Heated front seats 720 720 720        
Obstacle detection, rear 990 990 990     750 750
Light Comfort Package 650 650 650 650 650    
Memory system, driver seat 360            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710     550 550
Bluetooth cell phone link 695 695 695 695 695    
Wheel-lip moldings 750 750   750      
Floor mats 150 150 150 150 150    
Sunshades, second row 190 190 190 190 190    
Roof rails 1,190 1,190 1,190 1,190 1,190   250
Rearview camera 1,680 1,680 1,680 1,680 1,680 400 400
Heated second row seats 510 500       450 450
Proximity key 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090    
Panoramic sunroof 3,900 3,900 3,900 3,900 3,900    
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595        
Wood trim 1,040 1,385   345 345    
Cargo area rails w/tie downs 590 590 590 590 590    
Satellite radio 750 750 750 750 750    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,690 1,690 1,690 1,690 1,690    
Dynamic Handling Package           1,400 1,400
Sport Activity Package           1,150  
Convenience Package           1,300  
Premium Package           3,450 3,450
Cold Weather Package           700 700
Satellite radio - one year subscription           350 350
iPod integration 374 374 374 374 374    
Navigation system 2,805 2,805 2,805     1,955 1,955
Automatic climate control, front 468            
Heated front seats 0 0 0        
Obstacle detection, rear 842 842 842     685 685
Light Comfort Package 0 0 0 0 0    
Memory system, driver seat 306            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 604 604 604     500 500
Bluetooth cell phone link 591 591 591 591 591    
Wheel-lip moldings 638 638   638      
Floor mats 0 0 0 0 0    
Sunshades, second row 162 162 162 162 162    
Roof rails 1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012   230
Rearview camera 1,428 1,428 1,428 1,428 1,428 365 365
Heated second row seats 0 425       410 410
Proximity key 0 0 0 0 0    
Panoramic sunroof 3,315 3,315 3,315 3,315 3,315    
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506 506        
Wood trim 884 1,177   293 293    
Cargo area rails w/tie downs 502 502 502 502 502    
Satellite radio 638 638 638 638 638    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,436 1,436 1,436 1,436 1,436    
Dynamic Handling Package           1,275 1,275
Sport Activity Package           1,045  
Convenience Package           1,185  
Premium Package           3,140 3,140
Cold Weather Package           635 635
Satellite radio - one year subscription           320 320
Options (change) 22,540 21,965 19,330 14,110 13,360 12,650 10,450
Options (change) 16,511 16,455 14,215 10,389 9,751 11,515 9,515
Destination 975 975 975 975 975 895 895
Total Price $69,015 $83,640 $92,705 $114,985 $140,635 $52,395 $55,295

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW X3 xDrive28i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne Turbo S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,895
Model Year2010201020102010201020132013
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneX3X3
TrimBaseSGTSTurboTurbo SxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6385hp V8405hp V8500hp V8550hp V8240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionM6T6M6T6T6T8T8
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 12100, 12100, 12410, 14410, 14205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18295/35-21275/45-19295/35-21245/50-18245/50-18
Total Price$69,015$83,640$92,705$114,985$140,635$52,395$55,295
Adjustments for Features0-925-2,625-5,625-6,125-1,275-975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,015$82,715$90,080$109,360$134,510$51,120$54,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,700$21,065$40,345$65,495$0$3,200

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW X3

Model Year2010201020102010201020132013
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneX3X3
TrimBaseSGTSTurboTurbo SxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1300$1300
AWD w/low range$2200$2200$2200$2200$2200  
AWD     $1700$1700
Accessories 
Air compressor$35$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$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0$0
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$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$50  
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100  
Ski sack$50$50$50$50$50  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50$50  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls     $150$150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400$400  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$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$25  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming     $25$25
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0  
HD radio     $50$50
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0    
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader     $25$25
Surround sound   $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$100  
Headlight washers   $50$50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 $25$25$25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors     $25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500$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$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200$200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150  
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75$75  
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25$25$25  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650$650  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000  
Wood trim$300$300 $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000$1000  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100$100  
Total Value of Features$5,615$6,540$8,240$11,240$11,740$6,890$6,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$925$2,625$5,625$6,125$1,275$975
Value of Feature Adjustments0-193-430-556-467-1,176-900

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW X3

Model Year20102013
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
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, large15Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Total Requested74073%
Total Not Requested27527%
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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 mat40Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested326599%
Total Not Requested251%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%

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, large15Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Total Requested74073%
Total Not Requested27527%
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested214099%
Total Not Requested251%
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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