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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: $48,095

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620152015
ModelCayman3-Series3-Series
TrimS328i328d
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $0 $41,950 $43,450
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 1,000 1,000
Navigation system 0 2,150 2,150
5-speed shiftable automatic 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 910 910
Navigation system 0 1,955 1,955
5-speed shiftable automatic 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Leather seating surfaces   1,320 1,320
Options (change) 0 5,150 5,150
Options (change) 0 4,685 4,685
Destination 0 995 995
Total Price $0 $48,095 $49,595

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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: $33,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,018
Model Year200620152015
ModelCayman3-Series3-Series
TrimS328i328d
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine295hp H6240hp I4180hp I4 D
TransmissionT5T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)230, 7205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$0$48,095$49,595
Adjustments for Features0-14,910-14,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$0$33,185$34,785
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,600

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year200620152015
ModelCayman3-Series3-Series
TrimS328i328d
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150
Power front side windows $250$250
Power locks $275$275
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote app $25$25
Remote keyless entry $225$225
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400$400
Brake assist $50$50
Front side airbags $350$350
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo area partition net $40$40
Cargo cover $75$75
Console with shifter $150$150
Climate Control 
Air conditioning $900$900
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear defrost $200$200
Rear wiper $175$175
Residual heat $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Mid-engine configuration$0  
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
S Voice support $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50
Power mirrors $150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Tachometer $75$75
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Floor mats $75$75
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,000$15,910$15,810
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$14,910$14,810
Value of Feature Adjustments0-13,937-13,837

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062015
ModelCayman3-Series
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase95.1 in110.6 in
Length170.9 in182.1 in
Width70.9 in71.3 in
Height51.4 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,053 lb.3,730 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.5 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.553.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

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