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Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW Z4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW Z4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $67,045

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $8,235

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620162016201620122012
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneZ4Z4
TrimBaseDieselSS E-HybridGTSTurboTurbo SsDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $58,300 $62,300 $74,800 $77,200 $95,500 $114,700 $157,300 $55,150 $64,200
Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS) 960 960 960 960          
18-way adaptive power front seats 2,205 2,205 1,815 1,815 1,815        
Auto-dimming mirrors 420 420 420 420 420        
Comfort Lighting Package 325 325 325 325 325 325 325    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,095 1,095           750 750
Satellite radio 750 750 750 750 750 750 750    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 790 790 790     550 550
Ski sack 110 110 110 110 110 110 110    
App support 210 210 210 210 210 210 210 250 250
Heated front seats 525 525 525 525 525        
Proximity key 890 890 890 890 890 890 890 500 500
Remote app 540 540 540   540 540 540    
Heated steering wheel 275 275 275 275 275 275 275    
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595 595 595 595    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990 1,990 1,990 1,990          
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,655 3,655 3,655 3,655       1,350 1,350
CD changer, in-dash 650 650 650 650 650 650 650    
Auto-dimming headlights           610   250 250
Wood trim             0    
Cold Weather Package               850 850
Navigation system               2,150 2,150
Sport Package               2,300  
Premium Package               1,100 1,100
CD changer, remote               600 600
Satellite radio - one year subscription               350 350
Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS) 0 0 0 0          
18-way adaptive power front seats 0 0 0 0 0        
Auto-dimming mirrors 0 0 0 0 0        
Comfort Lighting Package 0 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Obstacle detection, rear 0 0           685 685
Satellite radio 638 638 638 638 638 638 638    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 0     500 500
Ski sack 0 0 0 0 0 0 0    
App support 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 230 230
Heated front seats 0 0 0 0 0        
Proximity key 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 455 455
Remote app 0 0 0   0 0 0    
Heated steering wheel 0 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506 506 506 506 506 506    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 0 0 0          
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0 0 0       1,230 1,230
CD changer, in-dash 0 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Auto-dimming headlights           0   230 230
Wood trim             0    
Cold Weather Package               775 775
Navigation system               1,955 1,955
Sport Package               2,095  
Premium Package               1,000 1,000
CD changer, remote               545 545
Satellite radio - one year subscription               320 320
Options (change) 15,985 15,985 14,500 13,960 7,895 4,955 4,345 11,000 8,700
Options (change) 1,144 1,144 1,144 1,144 1,144 1,144 1,144 10,020 7,925
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 995 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -5,335 0 0 0 0 0
Total Price $75,280 $79,280 $90,295 $86,820 $104,390 $120,650 $162,640 $67,045 $73,795

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW Z4 sDrive35i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $64,978
Model Year201620162016201620162016201620122012
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneZ4Z4
TrimBaseDieselSS E-HybridGTSTurboTurbo SsDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine300hp V6240hp V6 D420hp V6333hp V6 PiH440hp V6520hp V8570hp V8300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T8T8M6S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 10100, 10100, 10100, 10100, 10585, 14585, 14?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-18265/50-19265/50-19275/45-20265/50-19295/35-21225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$75,280$79,280$90,295$86,820$104,390$120,650$162,640$67,045$73,795
Adjustments for Features-705-655-1,605-1,430-3,930-4,680-10,1550-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,575$78,625$88,690$85,390$100,460$115,970$152,485$67,045$72,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,050$14,115$10,815$25,885$41,395$77,910$0$5,500

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW Z4

Model Year201620162016201620162016201620122012
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneZ4Z4
TrimBaseDieselSS E-HybridGTSTurboTurbo SsDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300  
6-speed manual       $150 
7-speed automated manual        $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700  
RWD       $0$0
Accessories 
Air compressor$35$35$35$35$35$35$35  
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual       $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Ceramic brake rotors      $4000  
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, passenger       $75$75
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300$300$300  
Roll bar       $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350$350$350  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  $150   
Tires, run-flat       $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 $100  $100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175$175$175$175  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential      $300  
Lockable center differential$150 $150 $150$150$150  
Lockable rear differential      $150  
Engine / Motor 
11 kWh battery pack   $0     
3.6 kW onboard charger   $0     
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500    
Raised top speed limiter       $0$0
Regenerative braking $0   $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0 $0  
Body kit    $0    
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350$350$350$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275$275$275  
Larger rear spoiler    $200    
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0    
Power retractable hardtop       $6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 $200$200  
Sunroof  $900$900$900$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings    $75 $75  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325$325$325  
CD changer, remote       $200$200
CD player       $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio$200$200$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
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Traffic information       $25$25
Voice control for external devices       $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25$25$25   
Auto-dimming headlights     $200$200$200$200
Boost gauge    $75$75$75  
Chronometer      $100  
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Intersection assist     $25   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25     
LED headlights     $1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Performance meter      $150  
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors       $25$25
Visor mirror, driver       $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger       $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100$100 $100$100
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300$300$300$300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300$300$300$300$300  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300$300$300  
Heated second row seats     $200$200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$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$150  
Metal pedals    $75$75$75  
No leather in second row       $-300$-300
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$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner    $650$650$650  
Wood trim      $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars      $500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000$1000$1000  
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control      $100 $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$9,950$9,900$10,850$10,675$13,175$13,925$19,400$9,245$10,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$705$655$1,605$1,430$3,930$4,680$10,155$0$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-20-18-3853-81-83-1340-1,153

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20162012
ModelCayenneZ4
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase114.0 in98.3 in
Length191.1 in166.9 in
Width78.7 in70.5 in
Height67.4 in50.8 in
Curb Weight4,489 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.7 ft310.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.9 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

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
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested120063%
Total Not Requested70037%
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 Diesel

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
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested120063%
Total Not Requested70037%
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 S

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
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested100059%
Total Not Requested70041%
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 S E-Hybrid

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
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested100059%
Total Not Requested70041%
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

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
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested100059%
Total Not Requested70041%
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 Z4 sDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested390100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Remote app25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested79078%
Total Not Requested22522%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested390100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Remote app25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested79078%
Total Not Requested22522%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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