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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: $47,735

BMW X3 3.0si   
Difference: $13,780

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120112008
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneX3
TrimBaseSS HybridTurbo3.0si
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $47,700 $64,400 $67,700 $106,000 $38,600
Obstacle detection, rear 1,095 1,095 1,095   700
Xenon/HID headlights 1,860        
Light Comfort Package 250 250 250 250  
Auto-dimming mirrors 420        
14-way power front seats 1,725        
Ski sack 405 405 405 405  
Heated second row seats 525 525 525    
Heated front seats 525        
Roof rails 820 820 820 820  
Wheel-lip moldings 990 990 990 990  
Panoramic sunroof 1,850 660 660 660  
Wood trim 995 1,340 1,340 345  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs 590 590 590 590  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 790   475
Convenience Package   4,520 4,520    
Compass   420 420 420  
Cold Weather Package         1,000
Premium Package         2,800
Xenon HID headlights         800
Deep-tinted rear windows         350
Rear side airbags         385
Navigation system         1,800
Obstacle detection, rear 0 0 0   635
Xenon/HID headlights 0        
Light Comfort Package 0 0 0 0  
Auto-dimming mirrors 0        
14-way power front seats 0        
Ski sack 0 0 0 0  
Heated second row seats 0 0 0    
Heated front seats 0        
Roof rails 1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012  
Wheel-lip moldings 0 0 0 0  
Panoramic sunroof 0 0 0 0  
Wood trim 0 0 0 293  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs 502 502 502 502  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0   430
Convenience Package   0 0    
Compass   0 0 0  
Cold Weather Package         910
Premium Package         2,550
Xenon HID headlights         730
Deep-tinted rear windows         320
Rear side airbags         350
Navigation system         1,640
Options (change) 12,840 12,405 12,405 4,480 8,310
Options (change) 1,514 1,514 1,514 1,807 7,565
Destination 975 975 975 975 825
Total Price $61,515 $77,780 $81,080 $111,455 $47,735

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW X3 3.0si
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,512
Model Year20112011201120112008
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneX3
TrimBaseSS HybridTurbo3.0si
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6400hp V8380hp V6 H500hp V8260hp I6
TransmissionM6T8T8T8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 10235, 11235, 11585, 14?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-18255/55-18265/50-19235/55-17
Total Price$61,515$77,780$81,080$111,455$47,735
Adjustments for Features-1,900-3,165-2,815-7,5900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,615$74,615$78,265$103,865$47,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$15,000$18,650$44,250$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW X3

Model Year20112011201120112008
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneX3
TrimBaseSS HybridTurbo3.0si
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   $150
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300 
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Air compressor$35$35$35$35 
Heated steering wheel   $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
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100  
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 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 $150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Skid plate (one)    $50
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Media drive $15$15$15 
Navigation system $600$600$600$600
Off-road navigation system $0$0$0 
Surround sound   $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
USB port $25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300 
Floor mats$75$75$75$75 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Memory system, passenger seat$150  $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  $150$150
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100  $100 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,465$6,730$6,380$11,155$3,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,900$3,165$2,815$7,590$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-77-101-86-1890

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW X3

Model Year20112008
ModelCayenneX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.0 in110.1 in
Length190.8 in179.7 in
Width76.3 in73.0 in
Height67.4 in66.0 in
Curb Weight4,399 lb.4,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.4 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.7 ft330.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.9 ft371.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

Xenon/HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
14-way power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested52553%
Total Not Requested47547%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested180080%
Total Not Requested44020%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested180080%
Total Not Requested44020%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%

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 link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested190090%
Total Not Requested20010%

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