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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: $44,555

BMW X3 3.0i   
Difference: $18,665

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132013201320132006
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneX3
TrimBaseDieselSS HybridGTSTurbo3.0i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,850 $55,750 $65,850 $69,850 $82,050 $108,750 $36,800
Obstacle detection, rear 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095   700
Xenon/HID headlights 1,860 1,860          
Auto-dimming mirrors 420 420     420    
14-way power front seats 1,725 1,725          
Skid plates 1,330 1,330 1,330 1,330   1,330  
Ski sack 405 405 405 405 405 405  
Heated front seats 525 525     525    
Roof rails 820 820 820 820 820 820  
Wheel-lip moldings 990 990 990 990   990  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs 590 590 590 590 590 590  
Wood trim 995 995 1,340 1,340 345 345  
Panoramic sunroof 1,850 1,850 660 660 660 660  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 790 790 790   475
Convenience Package     4,540 4,540      
Cold Weather Package             750
Premium Package             1,800
Xenon HID headlights             800
Deep-tinted rear windows             350
Rear side airbags             385
Navigation system             1,800
Obstacle detection, rear 0 0 0 0 0   635
Xenon/HID headlights 0 0          
Auto-dimming mirrors 0 0     0    
14-way power front seats 0 0          
Skid plates 0 0 0 0   0  
Ski sack 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Heated front seats 0 0     0    
Roof rails 1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012  
Wheel-lip moldings 0 0 0 0   0  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs 502 502 502 502 502 502  
Wood trim 0 0 0 0 0 293  
Panoramic sunroof 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 0   430
Convenience Package     0 0      
Cold Weather Package             685
Premium Package             1,640
Xenon HID headlights             730
Deep-tinted rear windows             320
Rear side airbags             350
Navigation system             1,640
Options (change) 13,395 13,395 12,560 12,560 5,650 5,140 7,060
Options (change) 1,514 1,514 1,514 1,514 1,514 1,807 6,430
Destination 975 975 975 975 975 975 695
Total Price $63,220 $70,120 $79,385 $83,385 $88,675 $114,865 $44,555

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW X3 3.0i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,447
Model Year2013201320132013201320132006
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneX3
TrimBaseDieselSS HybridGTSTurbo3.0i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6240hp V6 D400hp V8380hp V6 H420hp V8500hp V8225hp I6
TransmissionM6T8T8T8T8T8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 10100, 10235, 11235, 11100, 10585, 14?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-18255/55-18255/55-18275/45-20265/50-19235/55-17
Total Price$63,220$70,120$79,385$83,385$88,675$114,865$44,555
Adjustments for Features-2,050-3,400-3,290-3,240-5,025-8,1900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,170$66,720$76,095$80,145$83,650$106,675$44,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,550$14,925$18,975$22,480$45,505$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW X3

Model Year2013201320132013201320132006
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneX3
TrimBaseDieselSS HybridGTSTurbo3.0i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     $150
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300 
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Air compressor$35$35$35$35$35$35 
Heated steering wheel     $100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Remote window/roof operation      $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350   $350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 $100   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40$40 
Cargo organizer      $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 $150 $150$150 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit    $0  
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Larger rear spoiler    $200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 $200$200
Skid plate (one)      $50
Skid plates$150$150$150$150 $150 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25 
HD radio     $50 
Media drive  $15$15 $15 
Navigation system  $600$600 $600$600
Off-road navigation system  $0$0 $0 
Satellite radio     $200 
Surround sound     $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar      $200
Traffic information     $25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25   $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50 
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$75$75 
Heated second row seats     $200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150   $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150   $150$150
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat     $100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat     $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100   $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   $100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,665$7,015$6,905$6,855$8,640$11,805$3,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,050$3,400$3,290$3,240$5,025$8,190$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-81-121-103-97-141-1980

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW X3

Model Year20132006
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.4,024 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%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%
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 Diesel

Xenon/HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%
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 passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested165074%
Total Not Requested59026%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested165074%
Total Not Requested59026%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne GTS

Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0i

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
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested145088%
Total Not Requested20012%

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