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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: $53,795

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $30,735

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092015
ModelCayman3-Series
TrimS328i
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $60,200 $41,950
Sport Chrono Package 1,320  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990 1,000
7-speed automated manual 3,420  
iPod integration 440  
Navigation system 3,110 2,150
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690  
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055  
Xenon HID headlights 1,560  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 550
Wood trim 890  
Bluetooth cell phone link 695  
Automatic climate control, front 550  
Audio controls on steering wheel 990  
Floor mats 90  
Heated front seats 500 500
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,025 950
Voice control for nav and audio 595  
Satellite radio 750  
Premium Package   2,200
Sport Line   2,600
Steering-linked headlights   900
Sport Chrono Package 306  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,692 910
7-speed automated manual 0  
iPod integration 0  
Navigation system 0 1,955
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587  
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597  
Xenon HID headlights 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 500
Wood trim 757  
Bluetooth cell phone link 0  
Automatic climate control, front 468  
Audio controls on steering wheel 842  
Floor mats 0  
Heated front seats 0 455
Upholstered instrument panel, leather -306 865
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Satellite radio 0  
Premium Package   2,000
Sport Line   2,385
Steering-linked headlights   820
Options (change) 23,380 10,850
Options (change) 6,943 9,890
Destination 950 995
Total Price $84,530 $53,795

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 3-Series 328i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayman S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $37,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,393
Model Year20092015
ModelCayman3-Series
TrimS328i
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine320hp H6240hp I4
TransmissionS7T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18225/45-18
Total Price$84,530$53,795
Adjustments for Features0-6,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$84,530$47,495

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20092015
ModelCayman3-Series
TrimS328i
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Side curtain airbags $350
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player $50
Off-road navigation system$0 
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
No leather in second row$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$2,455$8,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,874

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20092015
ModelCayman3-Series
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase95.1 in110.6 in
Length171.1 in182.1 in
Width70.9 in71.3 in
Height51.4 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,075 lb.3,730 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 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 S

Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
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, passenger seat100Yes
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
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested105058%
Total Not Requested75042%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40035%
Total Not Requested75065%

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