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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: $60,445

BMW X3 xDrive28d   
Difference: $25,400

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152017
ModelCayenneX3
TrimDieselxDrive28d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $61,700 $42,750
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,300 1,900
18-way adaptive power front seats 315  
Satellite radio 750  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs 420  
Black exterior trim (optional) 150  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990  
App support 210  
Remote app 540  
Voice control for nav and audio 595  
Lane departure warning 690  
Panoramic sunroof 660  
Around view cameras 850 750
Voice recorder 650  
Roof rails 820  
Wheel-lip moldings 990  
Wood trim 1,340  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 700
Premium Plus Package 9,090  
Driver Assistance Package   950
M Sport Package   2,400
Leather seating surfaces   1,450
Navigation system   1,950
Text dictation   0
Dynamic Handling Package   1,300
Premium Package   1,750
LED headlights   1,900
Steering-linked headlights   900
Sunshades, second row   250
Heated front seats   500
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0 1,750
18-way adaptive power front seats 0  
Satellite radio 638  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs 0  
Black exterior trim (optional) 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0  
App support 0  
Remote app 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 506  
Lane departure warning 0  
Panoramic sunroof 0  
Around view cameras 0 690
Voice recorder 553  
Roof rails 0  
Wheel-lip moldings 0  
Wood trim 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 645
Premium Plus Package 0  
Driver Assistance Package   875
M Sport Package   2,210
Leather seating surfaces   1,335
Navigation system   1,795
Text dictation   0
Dynamic Handling Package   1,195
Premium Package   1,610
LED headlights   1,750
Steering-linked headlights   830
Sunshades, second row   230
Heated front seats   460
Options (change) 23,150 16,700
Options (change) 1,697 15,375
Destination 995 995
Total Price $85,845 $60,445

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW X3 xDrive28d
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne Diesel
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $54,192
Model Year20152017
ModelCayenneX3
TrimDieselxDrive28d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6 D180hp I4 D
TransmissionT8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG27/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 10205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18245/45-19
Total Price$85,845$60,445
Adjustments for Features-2,3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$83,495$60,445

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW X3

Model Year20152017
ModelCayenneX3
TrimDieselxDrive28d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Air compressor$35 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshades, second row $125
Sunshades, second row, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Off-road navigation system$0 
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Text dictation $50
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$7,515$5,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-740

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW X3

Model Year20152017
ModelCayenneX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.0 in110.6 in
Length191.1 in183.8 in
Width78.7 in74.1 in
Height67.4 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,652 lb.4,230 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.4 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.7 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.9 ft363.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Diesel

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 buckets100Yes
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 Requested122564%
Total Not Requested67536%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested370070%
Total Not Requested157530%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28d

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Around view cameras
FeatureValueRequested?
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Bodyside cladding100Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Total Requested80067%
Total Not Requested40033%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested76569%
Total Not Requested35031%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%

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