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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: $43,535

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $27,565

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620122012
ModelCaymanCaymanCayman1-Series1-Series
TrimBaseBlack EditionS128i135i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $52,600 $59,200 $64,100 $31,200 $39,300
Premium Package Plus 3,620   2,950    
Infotainment Package 3,990   3,990    
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825 3,825 3,825    
Power-folding mirrors 320 320 320    
Voice control for nav and audio 520 520 520    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 1,235 1,235 1,235    
Wood trim 1,515   1,515    
Obstacle detection, rear 530   530   380
Auto-dimming headlights 520 520 520 250 250
Heated steering wheel 270 270 270 190  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 365 615    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 550 550
Aluminum trim   760     0
HD radio   1,040      
App support   210   250 250
Proximity key   790     500
Interior ambient lighting   340      
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0    
Cold Weather Package       700 550
Premium Package       3,400 1,750
Sport Package       1,300  
6-speed manual       0  
Convenience Package       1,650  
Navigation system       2,150 2,150
BMW Assist       650 650
Satellite radio - one year subscription       350 350
M Sport Package         1,300
Premium Package Plus 0   0    
Infotainment Package 0   0    
Adaptive sport seats plus 0 0 0    
Power-folding mirrors 0 0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0 0 0    
Wood trim 0   0    
Obstacle detection, rear 0   0   345
Auto-dimming headlights 0 0 0 230 230
Heated steering wheel 0 0 0 175  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 500 500
Aluminum trim   0     0
HD radio   0      
App support   0   230 230
Proximity key   0     455
Interior ambient lighting   0      
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0    
Cold Weather Package       635 500
Premium Package       3,095 1,595
Sport Package       1,185  
6-speed manual       0  
Convenience Package       1,500  
Navigation system       1,955 1,955
BMW Assist       590 590
Satellite radio - one year subscription       320 320
M Sport Package         1,185
Options (change) 17,670 10,905 17,000 11,440 8,680
Options (change) 0 0 0 10,415 7,905
Destination 995 995 995 895 895
Total Price $71,265 $71,100 $82,095 $43,535 $48,875

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 1-Series 128i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayman S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,277
Model Year20162016201620122012
ModelCaymanCaymanCayman1-Series1-Series
TrimBaseBlack EditionS128i135i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine275hp H6275hp H6325hp H6230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9235, 9445, 10180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$71,265$71,100$82,095$43,535$48,875
Adjustments for Features-3500-850-1,010-810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,915$71,100$81,245$42,525$48,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$185$10,330$0$5,540

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20162016201620122012
ModelCaymanCaymanCayman1-Series1-Series
TrimBaseBlack EditionS128i135i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Remote app   $25$25
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front $150   
Tires, run-flat   $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40  
Second-row low console   $100$100
Climate Control 
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150  
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0  
Raised top speed limiter   $0$0
Regenerative braking$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0  
Rear spoiler    $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400  
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0  
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
iPod integration   $100$100
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0  
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound  $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights   $50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300  
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Leather door panel trim  $250  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Metal pedals$75$75$75  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Wood trim$300 $300$300 
Total Value of Features$2,505$2,155$3,005$3,165$2,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$350$0$850$1,010$810
Value of Feature Adjustments-50-10-933-748

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20162012
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 Weight2,889 lb.3,209 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

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested212586%
Total Not Requested35014%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested91572%
Total Not Requested35028%
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 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
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman Black Edition

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 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
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested162582%
Total Not Requested35018%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested915100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 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
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
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
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested308077%
Total Not Requested90023%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
205/50VR17 tires200No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested115088%
Total Not Requested15012%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested12533%
Total Not Requested25067%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Total Requested1580100%
Total Not Requested00%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested12533%
Total Not Requested25067%

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