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Porsche Cayman vs. BMW 1-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Cayman vs. BMW 1-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,255

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $27,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,680

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $20,981

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072013
ModelCayman1-Series
TrimS135i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $58,900 $39,300
Base Invoice $51,392 $36,335
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690  
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055  
Xenon HID headlights 1,090  
5-speed shiftable automatic 3,210  
Navigation system 3,070  
Heated front seats 480 500
Obstacle detection, rear 530 380
Floor mats 115  
Audio controls on steering wheel 990  
Automatic climate control, front 550  
Wood trim 890  
Sport seats   400
Technology Package   2,350
Premium Package   2,400
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
7-speed automated manual   450
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587  
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597  
Xenon HID headlights 927  
5-speed shiftable automatic 2,729  
Navigation system 2,610  
Heated front seats 408 455
Obstacle detection, rear 451 345
Floor mats 98  
Audio controls on steering wheel 842  
Automatic climate control, front 468  
Wood trim 757  
Sport seats   365
Technology Package   2,140
Premium Package   2,185
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
7-speed automated manual   430
Options (change) 14,670 7,030
Options (change) 12,474 6,420
Destination 795 925
Total Price $74,365 $47,255
Total Invoice $64,661 $43,680

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW 1-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series 135i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,470
Model Year20072013
ModelCayman1-Series
TrimS135i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine295hp H6300hp I6
TransmissionT5S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)230, 7180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18215/40-18
Total Price$74,365$47,255
Adjustments for Features0-3,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,365$43,480
Total Invoice$64,661$43,680
Adjustments for Features0-3,489
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,661$40,191

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20072013
ModelCayman1-Series
TrimS135i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Residual heat $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,755$5,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,489

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20072013
ModelCayman1-Series
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase95.1 in104.7 in
Length170.9 in172.2 in
Width70.9 in68.8 in
Height51.4 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,163 lb.3,439 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume14.5 ft310.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
App support0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested138066%
Total Not Requested70034%

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