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Porsche Cayman vs. BMW 2-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Cayman vs. BMW 2-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,375

BMW 2-Series 228i   
Difference: $22,825

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120142014
ModelCaymanCayman2-Series2-Series
TrimBaseS228iM235i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $51,900 $62,100 $32,100 $43,100
Sport Chrono Package 960 960    
Navigation system 3,430      
Unbranded 235W 9 speakers 0      
Convenience Package 2,230 2,230    
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055 3,055    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 550 550
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615    
Heated front seats 525 525    
Wood trim 890 890 0 0
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595    
Heated steering wheel 250 250    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 2,090 2,090    
Infotainment Package   3,640    
Technology Package     2,150 2,150
M Sport Line     700  
Sport Line     2,300  
Dark-colored headliner (optional)     0  
Cold Weather Package     700 550
Power front sport seats     0  
Dynamic Handling Package     1,000  
Premium Package     4,050 2,300
Xenon HID headlights     900  
Sunroof       0
Sport Chrono Package 0 0    
Navigation system 0      
Unbranded 235W 9 speakers 0      
Convenience Package 0 0    
Adaptive Sports Seats 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 500 500
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0    
Heated front seats 0 0    
Wood trim 0 0 0 0
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0    
Heated steering wheel 0 0    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 0    
Infotainment Package   0    
Technology Package     1,955 1,955
M Sport Line     635  
Sport Line     2,095  
Dark-colored headliner (optional)     0  
Cold Weather Package     635 500
Power front sport seats     0  
Dynamic Handling Package     910  
Premium Package     3,685 2,095
Xenon HID headlights     820  
Sunroof       0
Options (change) 15,350 15,560 12,350 5,550
Options (change) 0 0 11,235 5,050
Destination 950 950 925 925
Total Price $68,200 $78,610 $45,375 $49,575

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW 2-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 2-Series 228i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayman S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,692
Model Year2011201120142014
ModelCaymanCayman2-Series2-Series
TrimBaseS228iM235i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine265hp H6320hp H6240hp I4320hp I6
TransmissionM6M6T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9325, 11?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$68,200$78,610$45,375$49,575
Adjustments for Features0-250-4,585-4,435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,200$78,360$40,790$45,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,160$0$4,350

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year2011201120142014
ModelCaymanCayman2-Series2-Series
TrimBaseS228iM235i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Tires, run-flat  $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Second-row low console  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Residual heat  $50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Mid-engine configuration$0$0  
Raised top speed limiter  $0$0
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0$0
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400  
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0$0
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Off-road navigation system$0$0  
S Voice support  $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Text dictation  $50$50
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Chronometer$100$100  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights$125$125  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Metal pedals$75$75  
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,380$1,630$5,965$5,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$4,585$4,435
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3-4,231-4,098

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year20112014
ModelCayman2-Series
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase95.1 in105.9 in
Length171.1 in174.5 in
Width70.9 in69.8 in
Height51.4 in55.8 in
Curb Weight2,977 lb.3,301 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume14.5 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman

Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Porsche Cayman S

Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested86559%
Total Not Requested60041%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 2-Series 228i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71563%
Total Not Requested42537%
M Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Raised top speed limiter0No
245/35YR18 tires200No
Total Requested10012%
Total Not Requested75088%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power front sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested248060%
Total Not Requested162540%

Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series M235i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71563%
Total Not Requested42537%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested168070%
Total Not Requested72530%

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