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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: $51,055

BMW 1-Series 135is   
Difference: $22,385

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152013
ModelCayman1-Series
TrimBase135is
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $52,600 $43,250
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825  
Infotainment Package 3,990  
Premium Package Plus 3,620  
7-speed automated manual 3,200 450
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 550
Aluminum trim 760  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 1,235  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615  
Auto-dimming headlights 520 250
Obstacle detection, rear 530 380
Voice control for nav and audio 520  
Power-folding mirrors 320  
Technology Package   2,350
Premium Package   2,400
Heated front seats   500
Adaptive sport seats plus 0  
Infotainment Package 0  
Premium Package Plus 0  
7-speed automated manual 0 430
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 500
Aluminum trim 0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0  
Auto-dimming headlights 0 230
Obstacle detection, rear 451 345
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Power-folding mirrors 0  
Technology Package   2,140
Premium Package   2,185
Heated front seats   455
Options (change) 19,845 6,880
Options (change) 451 6,285
Destination 995 925
Total Price $73,440 $51,055

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 1-Series 135is
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayman
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,824
Model Year20152013
ModelCayman1-Series
TrimBase135is
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine275hp H6320hp I6
TransmissionS7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/40-18
Total Price$73,440$51,055
Adjustments for Features0-985
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,440$50,070

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20152013
ModelCayman1-Series
TrimBase135is
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
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
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
No leather in second row$-300 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$3,030$4,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$985
Value of Feature Adjustments0-910

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20152013
ModelCayman1-Series
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase97.4 in104.7 in
Length172.4 in172.2 in
Width70.9 in68.8 in
Height50.9 in56.0 in
Curb Weight2,954 lb.3,439 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 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 Volume15.0 ft310.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman

Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested91572%
Total Not Requested35028%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested217588%
Total Not Requested30012%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135is

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
App support0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested86578%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested183088%
Total Not Requested25012%

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