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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: $48,925

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $13,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,200

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $9,159

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720142014
ModelCayman3-Series3-Series
TrimBase328i328d
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $49,400 $41,450 $42,950
Base Invoice $43,075 $38,315 $39,695
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690    
Sport Chrono Package 920    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990 1,000 1,000
Power Seat Package 1,550    
Wood trim 890    
Audio controls on steering wheel 990    
Navigation system 3,070 2,150 2,150
Floor mats 115    
Automatic climate control, front 550    
Heated front seats 480 500 500
Xenon HID headlights 1,090    
Steering-linked headlights   900 900
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587    
Sport Chrono Package 782    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,692 910 910
Power Seat Package 1,318    
Wood trim 757    
Audio controls on steering wheel 842    
Navigation system 2,610 1,955 1,955
Floor mats 98    
Automatic climate control, front 468    
Heated front seats 408 455 455
Xenon HID headlights 927    
Steering-linked headlights   820 820
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Leather seating surfaces   1,320 1,320
Options (change) 12,335 6,550 6,550
Options (change) 10,489 5,960 5,960
Destination 795 925 925
Total Price $62,530 $48,925 $50,425
Total Invoice $54,359 $45,200 $46,580

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,102
Model Year200720142014
ModelCayman3-Series3-Series
TrimBase328i328d
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine245hp H6240hp I4180hp I4 D
TransmissionM5T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG23/33 MPG23/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$62,530$48,925$50,425
Adjustments for Features0-7,515-7,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,530$41,410$43,010
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,600
Total Invoice$54,359$45,200$46,580
Adjustments for Features0-6,943-6,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,359$38,257$39,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,473

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year200720142014
ModelCayman3-Series3-Series
TrimBase328i328d
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
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
Brake assist $50$50
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo area partition net $40$40
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo net$40  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear wiper $175$175
Residual heat $50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Mid-engine configuration$0  
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
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
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Text dictation $50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Chronometer$100  
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding second row seats $300$300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$855$8,370$8,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,515$7,415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,943-6,850

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20072014
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 Weight2,965 lb.3,740 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
Porsche Cayman

Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Power Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested70082%
Total Not Requested15018%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
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 drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested54047%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
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 drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested54047%

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