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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: $48,085

BMW X3 3.0si   
Difference: $26,225

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152008
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneX3
TrimDieselSS E-HybridTurbo3.0si
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $61,700 $74,100 $76,400 $113,600 $38,600
Cargo area rails w/tie downs 420 420 420 420  
Compass 270 270 270 270  
Ski sack 110 110 110 110  
Heated second row seats 525 525 525    
Roof rails 820 820 820 820  
Wheel-lip moldings 990 990 990 990  
Wood trim 1,340 1,340 1,340 345  
Panoramic sunroof 660 660 660 660  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 790   475
Premium Package 5,690       2,800
Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS)   960 960    
Auto-dimming mirrors   420 420    
Comfort Lighting Package   325 325 325  
Heated front seats   525 525    
Cold Weather Package         1,000
Xenon HID headlights         800
Obstacle detection, rear         700
HD radio         350
Deep-tinted rear windows         350
Rear side airbags         385
Navigation system         1,800
Cargo area rails w/tie downs 0 0 0 0  
Compass 0 0 0 0  
Ski sack 0 0 0 0  
Heated second row seats 0 0 0    
Roof rails 0 0 0 0  
Wheel-lip moldings 0 0 0 0  
Wood trim 0 0 0 293  
Panoramic sunroof 0 0 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0   430
Premium Package 0       2,550
Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS)   0 0    
Auto-dimming mirrors   0 0    
Comfort Lighting Package   0 0 0  
Heated front seats   0 0    
Cold Weather Package         910
Xenon HID headlights         730
Obstacle detection, rear         635
HD radio         315
Deep-tinted rear windows         320
Rear side airbags         350
Navigation system         1,640
Options (change) 11,615 8,155 8,155 3,940 8,660
Options (change) 0 0 0 293 7,880
Destination 995 995 995 995 825
Gas Tax 0 0 -5,335 0 0
Total Price $74,310 $83,250 $80,215 $118,535 $48,085

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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 E-Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,389
Model Year20152015201520152008
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneX3
TrimDieselSS E-HybridTurbo3.0si
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6 D420hp V6333hp V6 PiH520hp V8260hp I6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 10100, 10100, 10585, 14?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18265/50-19265/50-19265/50-19235/55-17
Total Price$74,310$83,250$80,215$118,535$48,085
Adjustments for Features-4,440-3,215-3,065-8,8650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,870$80,035$77,150$109,670$48,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,165$7,280$39,800$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW X3

Model Year20152015201520152008
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneX3
TrimDieselSS E-HybridTurbo3.0si
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manual    $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Air compressor$35$35$35$35 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Remote app  $25  
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 
Rearview camera$200    
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 $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 
Engine / Motor 
11 kWh battery pack  $0  
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0  
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0  $0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Skid plate (one)    $50
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0 
Surround sound   $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Traffic + travel information   $25 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge   $75 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
LED headlights   $1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$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 
Metal pedals   $75 
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 
Synthetic suede headliner   $650 
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$100 
Total Value of Features$7,905$6,680$6,530$12,330$3,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,440$3,215$3,065$8,865$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-59-38166-960

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW X3

Model Year20152008
ModelCayenneX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.0 in110.1 in
Length191.1 in179.7 in
Width78.7 in73.0 in
Height67.4 in66.0 in
Curb Weight4,489 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 Diesel

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested267572%
Total Not Requested102528%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid

Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Lighting 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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