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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: $48,960

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $16,205

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132013201320132009
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneX3
TrimBaseDieselSS HybridGTSTurboxDrive30i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,850 $55,750 $65,850 $69,850 $82,050 $108,750 $39,400
Obstacle detection, rear 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095   700
Xenon/HID headlights 1,860 1,860          
Light Comfort Package 250 250 250 250 250 250  
Auto-dimming mirrors 420 420     420    
14-way power front seats 1,725 1,725          
Ski sack 405 405 405 405 405 405  
Heated second row seats 525 525 525 525 525    
Heated front seats 525 525     525    
CDR Plus 2,500 2,500          
Roof rails 820 820 820 820 820 820  
Wheel-lip moldings 990 990 990 990   990  
Wood trim 995 995 1,340 1,340 345 345  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs 590 590 590 590 590 590  
Panoramic sunroof 1,850 1,850 660 660 660 660  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 790 790 790   550
Convenience Package     4,540 4,540      
HD radio     370 370     350
Compass     270 270   270  
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 0 0   635
Xenon/HID headlights 0 0          
Light Comfort Package 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Auto-dimming mirrors 0 0     0    
14-way power front seats 0 0          
Ski sack 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Heated second row seats 0 0 0 0 0    
Heated front seats 0 0     0    
CDR Plus 0 0          
Roof rails 1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012  
Wheel-lip moldings 0 0 0 0   0  
Wood trim 0 0 0 0 0 293  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs 502 502 502 502 502 502  
Panoramic sunroof 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 0   500
Convenience Package     0 0      
HD radio     0 0     315
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) 15,340 15,340 12,645 12,645 6,425 4,330 8,735
Options (change) 1,514 1,514 1,514 1,514 1,514 1,807 7,950
Destination 975 975 975 975 975 975 825
Total Price $65,165 $72,065 $79,470 $83,470 $89,450 $114,055 $48,960

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW X3 xDrive30i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,692
Model Year2013201320132013201320132009
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneX3
TrimBaseDieselSS HybridGTSTurboxDrive30i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6240hp V6 D400hp V8380hp V6 H420hp V8500hp V8260hp I6
TransmissionM6T8T8T8T8T8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 11235, 11235, 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$65,165$72,065$79,470$83,470$89,450$114,055$48,960
Adjustments for Features-2,175-3,525-3,190-2,990-5,600-7,8400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,990$68,540$76,280$80,480$83,850$106,215$48,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,550$13,290$17,490$20,860$43,225$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW X3

Model Year2013201320132013201320132009
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneX3
TrimBaseDieselSS HybridGTSTurboxDrive30i
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats      $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  $150$150
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
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150$150$150 
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
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 $50$50
Media drive  $15$15 $15 
Navigation system  $600$600 $600$600
Off-road navigation system  $0$0 $0 
Satellite radio$200$200   $200 
Surround sound     $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar      $200
Traffic information     $25 
USB port$25$25$25$25 $25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  $25  
Compass  $0$0 $0$0
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
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 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250$250 
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 
Metal pedals    $75  
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 headliner    $650  
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$5,990$7,340$7,005$6,805$9,415$11,655$3,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,175$3,525$3,190$2,990$5,600$7,840$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-83-122-100-89-156-1910

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW X3

Model Year20132009
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%
CDR Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200No
HD radio50Yes
USB port25No
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested508%
Total Not Requested57592%

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%
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%
CDR Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200No
HD radio50Yes
USB port25No
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested508%
Total Not Requested57592%

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
Porsche Cayenne GTS

Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

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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