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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: $53,075

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $36,245

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2020202020202020202020112011
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneX3X3
TrimBaseE-HybridSTurboTurbo S E-HybridxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $66,800 $81,100 $84,300 $126,500 $161,900 $36,750 $41,050
Comfort Lighting Package 330 330 330 330 330    
Porsche Connect Plus 1,250   1,250        
Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS) 960 960 960        
18-way adaptive power front seats 2,210 1,820 1,820        
Auto-dimming mirrors 420 420 420        
Cargo area rails w/tie downs 420 420 420 420 420    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 800 800 800     550 550
Wheel-lip moldings 990 990 990 990 990    
Heated steering wheel 280 280 280 280 280    
Roof rails 830 830 830 830 830    
Heated front seats 530 530 530        
Proximity key 890 890 890 890 890    
Panoramic sunroof 1,850 670 670 670 670    
Heated second row seats 530 530 530        
Adaptive dampers - electrical 2,000 2,000 2,000        
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,500   1,500 1,500      
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0 0    
Around view cameras 2,600 1,510 1,510 1,510 1,510    
Wood trim 1,340 1,340 1,340 350 1,340    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 990   990 990      
Sunshades, second row, power 450 450 450 450 450    
Auto-dimming headlights       610   250 250
M Sport Package           3,000 3,000
Premium Package           3,450 3,450
Convenience Package           1,850 1,150
Technology Package           3,200 3,200
Dynamic Handling Package           1,400 1,300
Cold Weather Package           1,150 1,150
Satellite radio - one year subscription           350 350
App support           250 250
Comfort Lighting Package 0 0 0 0 0    
Porsche Connect Plus 0   0        
Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS) 0 0 0        
18-way adaptive power front seats 0 0 0        
Auto-dimming mirrors 0 0 0        
Cargo area rails w/tie downs 0 0 0 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0     500 500
Wheel-lip moldings 0 0 0 0 0    
Heated steering wheel 0 0 0 0 0    
Roof rails 0 0 0 0 0    
Heated front seats 0 0 0        
Proximity key 0 0 0 0 0    
Panoramic sunroof 0 0 0 0 0    
Heated second row seats 0 0 0        
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 0 0        
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0   0 0      
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0 0    
Around view cameras 0 0 0 0 0    
Wood trim 0 0 0 0 0    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 0   0 0      
Sunshades, second row, power 0 0 0 0 0    
Auto-dimming headlights       0   230 230
M Sport Package           2,730 2,730
Premium Package           3,140 3,140
Convenience Package           1,685 1,045
Technology Package           2,910 2,910
Dynamic Handling Package           1,275 1,185
Cold Weather Package           1,045 1,045
Satellite radio - one year subscription           320 320
App support           230 230
Options (change) 21,170 14,770 18,510 9,820 7,710 15,450 14,650
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 14,065 13,335
Destination 1,350 1,350 1,350 1,350 1,350 875 875
Gas Tax 0 -5,335 0 0 0 0 0
Total Price $89,320 $91,885 $104,160 $137,670 $170,960 $53,075 $56,575

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW X3 xDrive28i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,834
Model Year2020202020202020202020112011
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneX3X3
TrimBaseE-HybridSTurboTurbo S E-HybridxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine335hp V6335hp V6 PiH434hp V6541hp V8541hp V8 PiH240hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 10100, 10100, 10665, 14665, 14205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-19255/55-19255/55-19285/40-21285/40-21245/50-18245/50-18
Total Price$89,320$91,885$104,160$137,670$170,960$53,075$56,575
Adjustments for Features-4,260-2,335-4,260-7,510-5,91000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$85,060$89,550$99,900$130,160$165,050$53,075$56,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,490$14,840$45,100$79,990$0$3,500

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW X3

Model Year2020202020202020202020112011
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneX3X3
TrimBaseE-HybridSTurboTurbo S E-HybridxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Air compressor$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  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50  
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25$25  
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150   
Tires, run-flat     $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50  
Cargo area partition net     $40$40
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100  $100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 $250$250   
Rear air vents with manual controls     $150$150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 $125$125   
Rear HVAC unit$400 $400$400   
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 $300$300   
Lockable center differential$150 $150$150   
Lockable rear differential$150 $150$150   
Engine / Motor 
11 kWh battery pack $0  $0  
3.6 kW onboard charger $0  $0  
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150  
Regenerative braking   $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0$0  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 $0    
App support$0 $0  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support$100 $100    
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150 $150    
Navigation map updates, three years$0 $0    
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader     $25$25
Surround sound   $250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 $200  $200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25  
Traffic information$25 $25  $25$25
Voice control for external devices     $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 $50    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights   $200 $200$200
Boost gauge   $75$75  
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100  
Intersection assist   $25   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  $25  
LED headlights   $1000$1000  
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  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100  
Floor mats$75$75$75$75$75  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$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  
Metal pedals   $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  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000  
Total Value of Features$9,540$7,615$9,540$12,790$11,190$5,280$5,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,260$2,335$4,260$7,510$5,910$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-64101-55-74-4700

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW X3

Model Year20202011
ModelCayenneX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.0 in110.6 in
Length193.7 in183.0 in
Width78.1 in74.1 in
Height66.8 in65.4 in
Curb Weight4,583 lb.4,113 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.7 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
27.2 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.0 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%
Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
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
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
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested122564%
Total Not Requested67536%
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 E-Hybrid

Comfort Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
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
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
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
Total Requested102560%
Total Not Requested67540%
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 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%
Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
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
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
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
Total Requested102560%
Total Not Requested67540%
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
BMW X3 xDrive28i

M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside cladding100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/50WR18 tires400No
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%
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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested137597%
Total Not Requested403%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested72595%
Total Not Requested405%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside cladding100Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
245/45WR19 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
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
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 Requested296599%
Total Not Requested251%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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