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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: $54,135

BMW 3-Series 328d   
Difference: $34,410

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520182018
ModelCayman3-Series3-Series
TrimS328d330i
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $63,800 $45,950 $44,450
7-speed automated manual 3,200    
Infotainment Package 3,990    
Bose 505W 10 speakers 0    
Premium Package Plus 2,950    
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,170 1,200 1,200
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 550 550
Rear wiper 360    
Wood trim 1,515    
Rearview camera 1,515    
Audio controls on steering wheel 615    
Power-folding mirrors 320    
Heated steering wheel 270 190 190
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790    
Voice control for nav and audio 520    
Navigation system   1,700 1,700
Convenience Tier   850 850
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750
Heated front seats   500 500
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450
Track Handling Package     2,300
7-speed automated manual 0    
Infotainment Package 0    
Bose 505W 10 speakers 0    
Premium Package Plus 0    
Adaptive sport seats plus 0    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0 1,105 1,105
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 505 505
Rear wiper 0    
Wood trim 0    
Rearview camera 0    
Audio controls on steering wheel 0    
Power-folding mirrors 0    
Heated steering wheel 0 175 175
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0    
Voice control for nav and audio 0    
Navigation system   1,565 1,565
Convenience Tier   780 780
Obstacle detection, rear   690 690
Heated front seats   460 460
Leather seating surfaces   1,335 1,335
Track Handling Package     2,115
Options (change) 23,750 7,190 9,490
Options (change) 0 6,615 8,730
Destination 995 995 995
Total Price $88,545 $54,135 $54,935

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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: $37,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,660
Model Year201520182018
ModelCayman3-Series3-Series
TrimS328d330i
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine325hp H6180hp I4 D248hp I4
TransmissionS7T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)445, 10205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$88,545$54,135$54,935
Adjustments for Features0-3,575-4,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$88,545$50,560$50,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$350

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201520182018
ModelCayman3-Series3-Series
TrimS328d330i
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
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
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0
Hill descent control $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
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 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0  
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
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  
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers$50  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
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
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
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 thigh bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$4,805$8,380$8,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,575$4,025
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,370-3,791

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20152018
ModelCayman3-Series
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase97.4 in110.6 in
Length172.4 in182.0 in
Width70.9 in71.3 in
Height50.9 in56.3 in
Curb Weight2,976 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
15.0 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.053.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
App support0Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested915100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested140071%
Total Not Requested57529%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
Track Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0Yes
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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