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Porsche Cayman vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Cayman vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $0

Porsche Cayman S   
Difference: $68,575

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062011
ModelCayman3-Series
TrimSM3
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $0 $58,900
Front sport buckets 0  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 1,000
Navigation system 0 2,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Leather seating surfaces   950
7-speed automated manual   2,900
Sunroof   0
Rear spoiler   0
Front sport buckets 0  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 910
Navigation system 0 1,910
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Leather seating surfaces   865
7-speed automated manual   2,640
Sunroof   0
Rear spoiler   0
Options (change) 0 7,500
Options (change) 0 6,825
Destination 0 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $0 $68,575

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Cayman S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $56,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,334
Model Year20062011
ModelCayman3-Series
TrimSM3
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine295hp H6414hp V8
TransmissionM6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)230, 7180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$0$68,575
Adjustments for Features0-11,960
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$0$56,615

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062011
ModelCayman3-Series
TrimSM3
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150
Power front side windows $250
Power locks $275
Remote keyless entry $225
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat $40
Console with shifter $150
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Air conditioning $900
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear defrost $200
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear spoiler $200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Outside temperature display $50
Power mirrors $150
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer $75
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$150$12,110
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$11,960
Value of Feature Adjustments0-11,056

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062011
ModelCayman3-Series
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase95.1 in108.7 in
Length170.9 in181.1 in
Width70.9 in70.2 in
Height51.4 in54.1 in
Curb Weight2,965 lb.3,715 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume14.5 ft311.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

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