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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: $72,095

BMW X5 xDrive35d   
Difference: $13,420

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelCayenneX5
TrimDieselxDrive35d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $55,750 $56,700
18-way adaptive power front seats 480  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,990  
Traffic information 0  
Satellite radio 750  
Compass 270  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990  
Ski sack 405  
Voice control for nav and audio 595  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,655 1,900
Proximity key 1,090  
Running boards 1,550 300
App support 210 250
Wheel-lip moldings 990  
HD radio 370  
Panoramic sunroof 660  
Wood trim 995  
Roof rails 820  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790  
Premium Package Plus 10,180  
Premium Package   3,500
Adaptive Drive   3,500
Active Ventilated Seat Package   2,100
Cold Weather Package   750
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Entertainment system, console-mounted   1,700
Temporary spare tire   150
18-way adaptive power front seats 0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 0  
Traffic information 0  
Satellite radio 638  
Compass 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0  
Ski sack 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 506  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 1,730
Proximity key 0  
Running boards 0 275
App support 0 230
Wheel-lip moldings 0  
HD radio 0  
Panoramic sunroof 0  
Wood trim 0  
Roof rails 1,012  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
Premium Package Plus 0  
Premium Package   3,185
Adaptive Drive   3,185
Active Ventilated Seat Package   1,910
Cold Weather Package   685
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Entertainment system, console-mounted   1,545
Temporary spare tire   135
Options (change) 28,790 14,500
Options (change) 2,156 13,200
Destination 975 895
Total Price $85,515 $72,095

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW X5

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW X5 xDrive35d
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne Diesel
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $63,339
Model Year20132012
ModelCayenneX5
TrimDieselxDrive35d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6 D265hp I6 D
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/29 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 11205, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-18
Total Price$85,515$72,095
Adjustments for Features-8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$84,690$72,095

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW X5

Model Year20132012
ModelCayenneX5
TrimDieselxDrive35d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Air compressor$35 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshades, second row $125
Sunshades, second row, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras $500
Blind spot warning system$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Entertainment system, console-mounted $1000
Off-road navigation system$0 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Massage, driver seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
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 upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,515$6,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$825$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-300

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW X5

Model Year20132012
ModelCayenneX5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.0 in115.5 in
Length190.8 in191.2 in
Width76.3 in76.1 in
Height67.4 in69.9 in
Curb Weight4,795 lb.5,379 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.4 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in60.0 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in40.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.7 ft37.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.721.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.9 ft361.8 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, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested167588%
Total Not Requested22512%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested511586%
Total Not Requested80014%

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 controls150No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested119060%
Total Not Requested80040%
Adaptive Drive
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70048%
Total Not Requested75052%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested85074%
Total Not Requested30026%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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