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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: $49,210

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $24,110

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018201820182010
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneX3
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo SxDrive30i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $60,600 $66,700 $77,400 $98,600 $118,100 $161,600 $38,850
Cargo area rails w/tie downs 420 420 420 420 420 420  
Compass 280 280 280 280 280 280  
Ski sack 110 110 110 110 110 110  
Heated second row seats 530 530 530 530      
Panoramic sunroof 670 670 670 670 670 670  
Wood trim 1,340 1,340 1,340 350 350 0  
Wheel-lip moldings 990   990   990    
Roof rails 830 830 830 830 830 830  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 800 800 800 800     550
Premium Package 5,700 3,390         3,750
Front buckets   0          
Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS)     960        
Auto-dimming mirrors     420 420      
Comfort Lighting Package     330 330 330 330  
Heated front seats     530 530      
Cold Weather Package             1,000
Xenon HID headlights             900
Obstacle detection, rear             750
Deep-tinted rear windows             350
Rear side airbags             385
Navigation system             1,800
Cargo area rails w/tie downs 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Compass 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Ski sack 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Heated second row seats 0 0 0 0      
Panoramic sunroof 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Wood trim 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Wheel-lip moldings 0   0   0    
Roof rails 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0     500
Premium Package 0 0         3,415
Front buckets   0          
Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS)     0        
Auto-dimming mirrors     0 0      
Comfort Lighting Package     0 0 0 0  
Heated front seats     0 0      
Cold Weather Package             910
Xenon HID headlights             820
Obstacle detection, rear             685
Deep-tinted rear windows             320
Rear side airbags             350
Navigation system             1,640
Options (change) 11,670 8,370 8,210 5,270 3,980 2,640 9,485
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0 8,640
Destination 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 875
Total Price $73,320 $76,120 $86,660 $104,920 $123,130 $165,290 $49,210

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW X3 xDrive30i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne Turbo S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,479
Model Year2018201820182018201820182010
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneX3
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo SxDrive30i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6300hp V6420hp V6440hp V6520hp V8570hp V8260hp I6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 10665, 14100, 10100, 10665, 14665, 14?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18275/45-20265/50-19275/45-20265/50-19295/35-21235/55-17
Total Price$73,320$76,120$86,660$104,920$123,130$165,290$49,210
Adjustments for Features-5,040-5,940-3,765-7,415-9,415-14,8650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,280$70,180$82,895$97,505$113,715$150,425$49,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,900$14,615$29,225$45,435$82,145$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW X3

Model Year2018201820182018201820182010
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneX3
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo SxDrive30i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manual      $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Air compressor$35$35$35$35$35$35 
Power liftgate$350$350$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  $350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats      $0
Ceramic brake rotors     $4000 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200     
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150 $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based     $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 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300 
Lockable center differential$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Lockable rear differential     $150 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500   
Regenerative braking    $0$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 $0 $0 
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 
4G LTE connectivity $0     
App support $0     
Apple CarPlay support $100     
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet $150     
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years $0     
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Surround sound $250  $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200    $200
Traffic + travel information    $25$25 
Traffic information $25     
USB port$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights     $200 
Boost gauge   $75$75$75 
Chronometer     $100 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100 
LED headlights    $1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  $25$25$25
Performance meter     $150 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors      $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver    $300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger    $300$300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300     
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100$100$100$100
Floor mats$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200     
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$150 
Metal pedals   $75$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  $150$150$150
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 
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 $0   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars     $500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0   
Transmission 
Launch control     $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,805$9,705$7,530$11,180$13,180$18,630$3,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,040$5,940$3,765$7,415$9,415$14,865$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-72-82-46-74-80-940

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW X3

Model Year20182010
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

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 rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length 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 washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested267572%
Total Not Requested102528%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Platinum Edition

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested157562%
Total Not Requested97538%

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 GTS

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 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 OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested3300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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