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Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW X5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW X5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $68,245

BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium   
Difference: $13,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,920

BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium   
Difference: $6,870

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920092012201220122012
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneX5X5X5X5
TrimBaseSTurboTurbo SxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $44,600 $59,400 $97,700 $123,600 $55,200 $57,700 $56,700 $64,200
Base Invoice $37,910 $50,490 $83,045 $105,060 $50,965 $53,265 $52,345 $59,245
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 2,990 2,990            
Heated front seats 690 690            
Comfort Package 1,290 1,290            
Obstacle detection, rear 990 990            
Light Comfort Package 610 610 610 610        
iPod integration 440 440 440 440        
Navigation system 3,300 3,300            
Automatic climate control, front 550              
Roof rack 450 450 450 450        
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,950 2,950 2,950 2,950        
Rearview camera 1,680 1,680 1,680 1,680        
Satellite radio 750 750 750 750        
Active stabilizer bars 3,510 3,510 3,510          
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,690 1,690 1,690 1,690        
Compass 95 95 95 95        
Front sport buckets 130 130            
Heated second row seats 500 500            
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,170 3,170     1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900
Proximity key 995 995 995 995        
Running boards 1,550 1,550 1,550 1,550 300 300 300  
Panoramic sunroof 3,900 3,900 3,900 3,900        
Wood trim 1,040 1,385 345 345        
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595            
Sunshades, second row 190 190 190 190        
Bluetooth cell phone link 695 695 695 695        
Wheel-lip moldings 750 750 750          
Floor mats 140 140 140 140        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710            
Convenience Package         3,500 3,500    
Cold Weather Package         750 750 750 600
Adaptive Drive         3,500 3,500 3,500 2,650
Temporary spare tire         150 150 150 150
Entertainment system, console-mounted         1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700
Satellite radio - one year subscription         350 350 350 350
Premium Package             3,500 1,850
M Sport Package               4,700
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 2,542 2,542            
Heated front seats 587 587            
Comfort Package 1,097 1,097            
Obstacle detection, rear 842 842            
Light Comfort Package 519 519 519 519        
iPod integration 374 374 374 374        
Navigation system 2,805 2,805            
Automatic climate control, front 468              
Roof rack 383 383 383 383        
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,508 2,508 2,508 2,508        
Rearview camera 1,428 1,428 1,428 1,428        
Satellite radio 638 638 638 638        
Active stabilizer bars 2,984 2,984 2,984          
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,436 1,436 1,436 1,436        
Compass 81 81 81 81        
Front sport buckets 110 110            
Heated second row seats 425 425            
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,695 2,695     1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730
Proximity key 846 846 846 846        
Running boards 1,318 1,318 1,318 1,318 275 275 275  
Panoramic sunroof 3,315 3,315 3,315 3,315        
Wood trim 884 1,177 293 293        
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506            
Sunshades, second row 162 162 162 162        
Bluetooth cell phone link 591 591 591 591        
Wheel-lip moldings 638 638 638          
Floor mats 119 119 119 119        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 604 604            
Convenience Package         3,185 3,185    
Cold Weather Package         685 685 685 550
Adaptive Drive         3,185 3,185 3,185 2,410
Temporary spare tire         135 135 135 135
Entertainment system, console-mounted         1,545 1,545 1,545 1,545
Satellite radio - one year subscription         320 320 320 320
Premium Package             3,185 1,685
M Sport Package               4,275
Options (change) 36,350 36,145 20,740 16,480 12,150 12,150 12,150 13,900
Options (change) 30,905 30,730 17,633 14,011 11,060 11,060 11,060 12,650
Destination 975 975 975 975 895 895 895 895
Total Price $81,925 $96,520 $119,415 $141,055 $68,245 $70,745 $69,745 $78,995
Total Invoice $69,790 $82,195 $101,653 $120,046 $62,920 $65,220 $64,300 $72,790

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW X5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,735
Model Year20092009200920092012201220122012
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneX5X5X5X5
TrimBaseSTurboTurbo SxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6385hp V8500hp V8550hp V8300hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D400hp V8
TransmissionM6T6T6T6T8T8T6T8
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 12100, 12410, 14410, 14205, 10205, 10205, 10205, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18275/45-19295/35-21255/50-19275/40-20255/55-18255/50-19
Total Price$81,925$96,520$119,415$141,055$68,245$70,745$69,745$78,995
Adjustments for Features-375-1,525-3,225-2,875-200-3000-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$81,550$94,995$116,190$138,180$68,045$70,445$69,745$78,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,445$34,640$56,630$0$2,400$1,700$10,350
Total Invoice$69,790$82,195$101,653$120,046$62,920$65,220$64,300$72,790
Adjustments for Features-319-1,299-2,745-2,447-184-2770-553
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,471$80,896$98,908$117,599$62,736$64,943$64,300$72,237
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,425$29,437$48,128$0$2,207$1,564$9,501

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW X5

Model Year20092009200920092012201220122012
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneX5X5X5X5
TrimBaseSTurboTurbo SxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150       
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100  $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300$1300 $1300
AWD w/low range$2200$2200$2200$2200    
AWD    $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Air compressor$35$35$35$35    
Remote app    $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation    $15$15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0$0$0
Around view cameras    $500$500$500$500
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200    
Tires, run-flat    $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50    
Aluminum roof rails       $250
Cargo net$40$40$40$40    
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25    
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100    
Roof rack$300$300$300$300    
Roof rails    $250$250$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50    
Climate Control 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400    
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15    
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150$150$150    
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter     $0 $0
Regenerative braking    $0$0 $0
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)    $0$0$0$0
Bodyside moldings    $75$75$75$75
Running boards$350$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25$25$25
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200$1200$1200    
Entertainment system, console-mounted    $1000$1000$1000$1000
HD radio    $50$50$50$50
Off-road navigation system$0$0      
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250$250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250    
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information    $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25    
Voice control for external devices    $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100    
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100    
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats    $75$75$75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats    $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    
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75    
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat    $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50$50$50
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25$25    
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat       $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat       $100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000$1000    
Disconnectable stabilizer bars$350$350$350     
Rear air springs, auto-leveling       $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100   $100
Total Value of Features$7,140$8,290$9,990$9,640$6,965$7,065$6,765$7,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$375$1,525$3,225$2,875$200$300$0$600
Value of Feature Adjustments-319-1,299-2,745-2,447-184-2770-553

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW X5

Model Year20092012
ModelCayenneX5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.4 in115.5 in
Length188.9 in191.2 in
Width76.0 in76.1 in
Height66.9 in69.9 in
Curb Weight4,763 lb.4,961 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in60.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.7 in58.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in36.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.1 ft37.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
19.121.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.5 ft361.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power seatbelt height adjusters, front row25No
Total Requested32565%
Total Not Requested17535%
Light Comfort Package
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 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power seatbelt height adjusters, front row25No
Total Requested32565%
Total Not Requested17535%
Light Comfort Package
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 Turbo

Light Comfort Package
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 Turbo S

Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Around view cameras500No
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested141573%
Total Not Requested52527%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive Drive
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested120083%
Total Not Requested25017%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Sport Activity

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Around view cameras500No
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested141573%
Total Not Requested52527%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive Drive
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested120083%
Total Not Requested25017%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Around view cameras500No
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested141573%
Total Not Requested52527%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive Drive
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested120083%
Total Not Requested25017%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive50i

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Aluminum roof rails250Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Raised top speed limiter0No
255/50VR19 tires200No
285/45VR19 tires200No
Total Requested80053%
Total Not Requested70047%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Around view cameras500No
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive Drive
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested120083%
Total Not Requested25017%

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