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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: $53,295

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $29,525

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018201820122012
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneX3X3
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo SxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $60,600 $66,700 $77,400 $98,600 $118,100 $161,600 $37,100 $42,700
Comfort Lighting Package 330 330 330   330 330    
Porsche Connect Plus 1,250   1,250 1,250        
18-way adaptive power front seats 2,210 2,210 1,820 310        
Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS) 960   960          
Auto-dimming mirrors 420   420          
Cargo area rails w/tie downs 420 420 420 420 420 420    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 800 800 800 800     550 550
Wheel-lip moldings 990   990   990      
Roof rails 830 830 830 1,200 830 830    
Heated second row seats 530 530 530       450 450
Heated front seats 530   530          
Proximity key 890 890 890   890 890    
Panoramic sunroof 1,850 1,850 670   670 670    
Heated steering wheel 280 280 280 280 280 280    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 2,000 2,000 2,000          
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500      
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Around view cameras 2,600 1,510 1,510 850 1,510 1,510    
Wood trim 1,340 1,340 1,340 350 350 0    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 990 990 990 990 990 990    
Sunshades, second row, power 450 450 450   450 450    
Premium Plus Package       5,830        
Auto-dimming headlights         610   250 250
Cold Weather Package             700 700
Premium Package             3,450 3,450
M Sport Package             3,000 3,000
Convenience Package             1,700  
Technology Package             3,200 3,200
Dynamic Handling Package             1,400 1,300
Satellite radio - one year subscription             350 350
App support             250 250
Comfort Lighting Package 0 0 0   0 0    
Porsche Connect Plus 0   0 0        
18-way adaptive power front seats 0 0 0 0        
Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS) 0   0          
Auto-dimming mirrors 0   0          
Cargo area rails w/tie downs 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0     500 500
Wheel-lip moldings 0   0   0      
Roof rails 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Heated second row seats 0 0 0       410 410
Heated front seats 0   0          
Proximity key 0 0 0   0 0    
Panoramic sunroof 0 0 0   0 0    
Heated steering wheel 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 0 0          
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0 0 0 0 0      
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Around view cameras 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Wood trim 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Sunshades, second row, power 0 0 0   0 0    
Premium Plus Package       0        
Auto-dimming headlights         0   230 230
Cold Weather Package             635 635
Premium Package             3,140 3,140
M Sport Package             2,730 2,730
Convenience Package             1,545  
Technology Package             2,910 2,910
Dynamic Handling Package             1,275 1,185
Satellite radio - one year subscription             320 320
App support             230 230
Options (change) 21,170 15,930 18,510 13,780 9,820 6,370 15,300 13,500
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0 13,925 12,290
Destination 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 895 895
Total Price $82,820 $83,680 $96,960 $113,430 $128,970 $169,020 $53,295 $57,095

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW X3 xDrive28i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,159
Model Year20182018201820182018201820122012
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneX3X3
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo SxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6300hp V6420hp V6440hp V6520hp V8570hp V8240hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 10665, 14100, 10100, 10665, 14665, 14205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18275/45-20265/50-19275/45-20265/50-19295/35-21245/50-18245/45-19
Total Price$82,820$83,680$96,960$113,430$128,970$169,020$53,295$57,095
Adjustments for Features-4,225-4,575-4,225-8,575-7,475-12,12500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$78,595$79,105$92,735$104,855$121,495$156,895$53,295$57,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$510$14,140$26,260$42,900$78,300$0$3,800

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW X3

Model Year20182018201820182018201820122012
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneX3X3
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo SxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Air compressor$35$35$35$35$35$35  
Remote app$25$25$25$25  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation      $15$15
Sunshades, second row      $125$125
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225$225$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual      $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats      $0$0
Blind spot warning system   $200    
Ceramic brake rotors     $4000  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300$300  
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   
Tires, run-flat      $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls      $150$150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125$125  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400$400$400  
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$300$300$300$300$300  
Lockable center differential$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Lockable rear differential$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500    
Regenerative braking    $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 $0 $0  
Body kit   $0    
Larger rear spoiler   $200    
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0    
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0    
App support$0$0$0$0  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100    
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150    
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0    
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription      $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader      $25$25
Surround sound $250  $250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  $200$200
Traffic + travel information    $25$25  
Traffic information$25$25$25$25  $25$25
Voice control for external devices      $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25$25   
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200$200$200$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  
Intersection assist    $25   
LED headlights   $1000$1000$1000  
Performance meter     $150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors      $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300$300$300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300$300$300$300  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300    
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100$100$100  
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  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat      $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat      $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Metal pedals   $75$75$75  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat      $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat      $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650$650  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars     $500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000$1000  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0    
Transmission 
Launch control     $100  
Total Value of Features$9,665$10,015$9,665$14,015$12,915$17,565$5,440$5,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,225$4,575$4,225$8,575$7,475$12,125$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-54-57-46-79-61-7500

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW X3

Model Year20182012
ModelCayenneX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.0 in110.6 in
Length191.1 in183.0 in
Width78.7 in74.1 in
Height67.4 in65.4 in
Curb Weight4,489 lb.4,113 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 in36.8 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

Comfort Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%
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 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
Total Requested122564%
Total Not Requested67536%
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%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Platinum Edition

Comfort Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
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
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
Total Requested112563%
Total Not Requested67537%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Comfort Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%
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 length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested102560%
Total Not Requested67540%
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%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne GTS

Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%
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 length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested102560%
Total Not Requested67540%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights500No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
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, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested212556%
Total Not Requested170044%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Heated second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested326599%
Total Not Requested251%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside cladding100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/50WR18 tires400No
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested189099%
Total Not Requested251%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Heated second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested249099%
Total Not Requested251%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside cladding100Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested189099%
Total Not Requested251%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

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