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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: $51,745

BMW 3-Series 328d   
Difference: $26,980

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920172017
ModelCayman3-Series3-Series
TrimS328d330i
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $60,200 $44,450 $42,950
iPod integration 440    
Navigation system 3,110 1,950 1,950
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690    
Sport Chrono Package 960    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990    
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 700 700
Wood trim 890    
Automatic climate control, front 550    
Audio controls on steering wheel 990    
Floor mats 90    
Bluetooth cell phone link 695    
Heated front seats 500 500 500
Voice control for nav and audio 595    
Satellite radio 750    
Xenon HID headlights 1,560    
6-speed manual 0    
Premium Package   1,700 1,700
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450
Track Handling Package     2,300
iPod integration 0    
Navigation system 0 1,775 1,775
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587    
Sport Chrono Package 0    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,692    
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 645 645
Wood trim 757    
Automatic climate control, front 468    
Audio controls on steering wheel 842    
Floor mats 0    
Bluetooth cell phone link 0    
Heated front seats 0 460 460
Voice control for nav and audio 0    
Satellite radio 0    
Xenon HID headlights 0    
6-speed manual 0    
Premium Package   1,565 1,565
Leather seating surfaces   1,335 1,335
Track Handling Package     2,115
Options (change) 17,575 6,300 8,600
Options (change) 6,943 5,780 7,895
Destination 950 995 995
Total Price $78,725 $51,745 $52,545

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 3-Series 328d
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayman S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,089
Model Year200920172017
ModelCayman3-Series3-Series
TrimS328d330i
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine320hp H6180hp I4 D248hp I4
TransmissionM6T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$78,725$51,745$52,545
Adjustments for Features0-7,225-7,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$78,725$44,520$44,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$350

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year200920172017
ModelCayman3-Series3-Series
TrimS328d330i
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key $250$250
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
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Tires, run-flat $150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo area partition net $40$40
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo net$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
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  
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration$100  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Off-road navigation system$0  
S Voice support $0$0
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Automatic headlights $125$125
Chronometer$100  
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers$50  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Metal pedals$75  
No leather in second row$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,630$9,855$10,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,225$7,675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,813-7,232

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20092017
ModelCayman3-Series
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase95.1 in110.6 in
Length171.1 in182.0 in
Width70.9 in71.3 in
Height51.4 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,020 lb.3,791 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
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 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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested1508%
Total Not Requested175092%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested1508%
Total Not Requested175092%
Track Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
255/40YR18 tires200No
225/45YR18 tires200No
Total Requested50036%
Total Not Requested90064%

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