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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: $71,875

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $5,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $66,390

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $745

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072013
ModelCayman3-Series
TrimSM3
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $58,900 $60,100
Base Invoice $51,392 $55,470
Sport Chrono Package 920  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990 1,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690  
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055  
Xenon HID headlights 1,090  
Floor mats 115  
Automatic climate control, front 550  
Audio controls on steering wheel 990  
Navigation system 3,070  
Heated front seats 480  
Obstacle detection, rear 530  
Wood trim 890 0
5-speed shiftable automatic 3,210  
Premium Package   4,350
Cold Weather Package   750
Sunroof   0
7-speed automated manual   2,900
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Rear spoiler   0
Sport Chrono Package 782  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,692 910
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587  
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597  
Xenon HID headlights 927  
Floor mats 98  
Automatic climate control, front 468  
Audio controls on steering wheel 842  
Navigation system 2,610  
Heated front seats 408  
Obstacle detection, rear 451  
Wood trim 757 0
5-speed shiftable automatic 2,729  
Premium Package   3,960
Cold Weather Package   685
Sunroof   0
7-speed automated manual   2,640
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Rear spoiler   0
Options (change) 17,580 9,550
Options (change) 14,948 8,695
Destination 795 925
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $77,275 $71,875
Total Invoice $67,135 $66,390

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series M3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,869
Model Year20072013
ModelCayman3-Series
TrimSM3
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine295hp H6414hp V8
TransmissionT5S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)230, 7180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$77,275$71,875
Adjustments for Features0-4,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,275$67,410
Total Invoice$67,135$66,390
Adjustments for Features0-4,124
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,135$62,266

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20072013
ModelCayman3-Series
TrimSM3
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100
Brake assist $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console $100
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,980$6,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,465
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,124

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20072013
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 Weight3,163 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
Porsche Cayman S

Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
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 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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100No
Proximity key250No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested245076%
Total Not Requested76524%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%

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