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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: $52,935

BMW 3-Series 328d   
Difference: $26,205

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120182018
ModelCayman3-Series3-Series
TrimS328d330i
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $62,100 $45,950 $44,450
Sport Chrono Package 960    
Infotainment Package 3,640    
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 550 550
Wood trim 890    
Audio controls on steering wheel 615    
Heated front seats 525 500 500
Obstacle detection, rear 530 750 750
Heated steering wheel 250 190 190
Adaptive dampers - electrical 2,090    
Voice control for nav and audio 595    
6-speed manual 0    
Convenience Package 2,230    
Navigation system   1,700 1,700
Convenience Tier   850 850
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450
Track Handling Package     2,300
Sport Chrono Package 0    
Infotainment Package 0    
Adaptive Sports Seats 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 505 505
Wood trim 0    
Audio controls on steering wheel 0    
Heated front seats 0 460 460
Obstacle detection, rear 451 690 690
Heated steering wheel 0 175 175
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0    
Voice control for nav and audio 0    
6-speed manual 0    
Convenience Package 0    
Navigation system   1,565 1,565
Convenience Tier   780 780
Leather seating surfaces   1,335 1,335
Track Handling Package     2,115
Options (change) 16,090 5,990 8,290
Options (change) 451 5,510 7,625
Destination 950 995 995
Total Price $79,140 $52,935 $53,735

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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: $33,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,658
Model Year201120182018
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)325, 11205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$79,140$52,935$53,735
Adjustments for Features0-7,275-7,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,140$45,660$46,010
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$350

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201120182018
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
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Rearview camera $200$200
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 
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
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
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$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
Cornering lights$50  
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$2,855$10,130$10,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,275$7,725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,861-7,280

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20112018
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%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested86559%
Total Not Requested60041%
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 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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested102576%
Total Not Requested32524%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
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
Remote app25No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested15017%
Total Not Requested75083%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
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
Remote app25No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested15017%
Total Not Requested75083%
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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