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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: $58,895

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $19,125

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220182018
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneX3X3
TrimBaseSS HybridTurboxDrive30iM40i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,200 $65,000 $69,000 $107,100 $42,450 $54,300
18-way adaptive power front seats 480          
Adaptive cruise control 2,490 2,490 2,490      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 790   550 550
Wood trim 995 1,340 1,340 345    
Wheel-lip moldings 990 990 990 990    
Cargo area rails w/tie downs 590 590 590 590    
Roof rails 820 820 820 820    
Voice recorder 650 650 650 650    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990       1,000 700
Panoramic sunroof 660 660 660 660 1,200  
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595    
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,490 1,490   1,490    
Proximity key 1,090 1,090 1,090      
Satellite radio 750 750 750 750    
Traffic information 0 0 0 0    
Class IV trailer hitch 650 650 650 650    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,655 3,655 3,655      
Premium Package Plus 10,160     5,320    
Light Comfort Package   250 250      
Premium Package   7,790 7,790      
Rearview camera   655 655      
Cooled or ventilated front seats   800 800   350 350
Heated second row seats   525 525   350 350
Sunshades, second row, power   450 450      
Temporary spare tire     390   150 150
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed         1,200 1,200
M Sport Design         4,100  
Obstacle detection, rear         750  
Sunshades, second row         250 250
Premium Tier         3,300 2,950
Class III trailer hitch         550 550
Leather seating surfaces         1,700 1,700
18-way adaptive power front seats 0          
Adaptive cruise control 0 0 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0   505 505
Wood trim 0 0 0 293    
Wheel-lip moldings 0 0 0 0    
Cargo area rails w/tie downs 502 502 502 502    
Roof rails 1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012    
Voice recorder 553 553 553 553    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0       920 645
Panoramic sunroof 0 0 0 0 1,105  
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506 506 506    
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0 0   0    
Proximity key 0 0 0      
Satellite radio 638 638 638 638    
Traffic information 0 0 0 0    
Class IV trailer hitch 0 0 0 0    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0 0      
Premium Package Plus 0     0    
Light Comfort Package   0 0      
Premium Package   0 0      
Rearview camera   0 0      
Cooled or ventilated front seats   0 0   320 320
Heated second row seats   0 0   320 320
Sunshades, second row, power   0 0      
Temporary spare tire     0   140 140
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed         1,105 1,105
M Sport Design         3,770  
Obstacle detection, rear         690  
Sunshades, second row         230 230
Premium Tier         3,035 2,715
Class III trailer hitch         505 505
Leather seating surfaces         1,565 1,565
Options (change) 28,845 27,030 25,930 12,860 15,450 8,750
Options (change) 3,211 3,211 3,211 3,504 14,210 8,050
Destination 975 975 975 975 995 995
Total Price $78,020 $93,005 $95,905 $120,935 $58,895 $64,045

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW X3 xDrive30i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,218
Model Year201220122012201220182018
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneX3X3
TrimBaseSS HybridTurboxDrive30iM40i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6400hp V8380hp V6 H500hp V8248hp I4355hp I6
TransmissionM6T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 11235, 11235, 11585, 14205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-18255/55-18265/50-19245/50-19245/50-19
Total Price$78,020$93,005$95,905$120,935$58,895$64,045
Adjustments for Features-475-875-275-3,8000-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,545$92,130$95,630$117,135$58,895$63,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,585$18,085$39,590$0$4,700

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW X3

Model Year201220122012201220182018
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneX3X3
TrimBaseSS HybridTurboxDrive30iM40i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850$850
Air compressor$35$35$35$35  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100$100
Remote app    $25$25
Remote window/roof operation    $15$15
Sunshades, second row    $125$125
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200  $200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Tires, run-flat    $150$150
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  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)    $125$125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125  
Rear HVAC unit   $400  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 $300  
Lockable center differential$150$150 $150  
Lockable rear differential$150$150 $150  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter     $0
Regenerative braking    $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters    $0$0
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0$0
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0$0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity    $0$0
App support    $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
DVD-compatible player    $0$0
Handwriting recognition    $200$200
HD radio    $50$50
In-vehicle Internet    $150$150
Navigation map updates, three years    $0$0
Off-road navigation system$0$0$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
Traffic information$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices    $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights     $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Head-up display (HUD)    $350$350
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50  
LED headlights     $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only    $750 
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300  $300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300  $300  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100  $100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100  $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Upholstered instrument panel    $300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000  
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,615$9,015$8,415$11,940$8,140$8,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$475$875$275$3,800$0$450
Value of Feature Adjustments-25-39-12-1410-423

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW X3

Model Year20122018
ModelCayenneX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.0 in112.8 in
Length190.8 in185.9 in
Width76.3 in74.4 in
Height67.4 in66.0 in
Curb Weight4,399 lb.4,151 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.4 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.7 ft328.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.9 ft362.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

18-way adaptive power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300Yes
Front sport buckets100No
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 Requested112559%
Total Not Requested77541%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
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, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested449076%
Total Not Requested142524%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
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, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested304075%
Total Not Requested100025%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid

Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
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, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested304075%
Total Not Requested100025%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested170064%
Total Not Requested95036%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
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-based100Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside cladding100Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
245/50WR19 tires400No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested75041%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested101547%
Total Not Requested115053%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested101547%
Total Not Requested115053%

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