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Porsche Cayman vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Porsche Cayman vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $73,795 BMW 3-Series M3 | ||
| Difference: $13,105 | ||
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| Model Year | 2016 | 2012 |
| Model | Cayman | 3-Series |
| Trim | S | M3 |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Coupe |
| Base Price | $64,100 | $60,100 |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | 1,320 | |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 1,790 | 1,000 |
| Adaptive sport seats plus | 3,825 | |
| Premium Package Plus | 2,950 | |
| Infotainment Package | 3,990 | |
| Bose 505W 10 speakers | 0 | |
| 7-speed automated manual | 3,200 | 2,900 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 710 | 550 |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 615 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 520 | 250 |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 530 | |
| Wood trim | 1,515 | 0 |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 520 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | 320 | |
| Cold Weather Package | 750 | |
| Premium Package | 4,350 | |
| Rear spoiler | 0 | |
| App support | 250 | |
| Leather door panel trim | 1,100 | |
| Sunroof | 0 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | 0 | |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 0 | 910 |
| Adaptive sport seats plus | 0 | |
| Premium Package Plus | 0 | |
| Infotainment Package | 0 | |
| Bose 505W 10 speakers | 0 | |
| 7-speed automated manual | 0 | 2,640 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 0 | 500 |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 0 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 0 | 230 |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 0 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 0 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | 0 | |
| Cold Weather Package | 685 | |
| Premium Package | 3,960 | |
| Rear spoiler | 0 | |
| App support | 230 | |
| Leather door panel trim | 1,000 | |
| Sunroof | 0 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | |
| Options (change) | 21,805 | 11,500 |
| Options (change) | 0 | 10,475 |
| Destination | 995 | 895 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 1,300 |
| Total Price | $86,900 | $73,795 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW 3-Series
| Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 3-Series M3 | ||
| Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayman S | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,555 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $65,806 | ||
| Model Year | 2016 | 2012 |
| Model | Cayman | 3-Series |
| Trim | S | M3 |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Coupe |
| Engine | 325hp H6 | 414hp V8 |
| Transmission | S7 | S7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 21/30 MPG | 14/20 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 445, 10 | 180, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/40-19 | 245/40-18 |
| Total Price | $86,900 | $73,795 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,450 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $86,900 | $72,345 |
Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2016 | 2012 |
| Model | Cayman | 3-Series |
| Trim | S | M3 |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Coupe |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | $1200 |
| RWD | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||
| Remote app | $25 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | |
| Automatic seat belt presenters, front row | $100 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | |
| Cargo mat | $40 | |
| Cargo net | $40 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |
| Second-row low console | $100 | |
| Ski sack | $50 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | |
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||
| Mid-engine configuration | $0 | |
| Regenerative braking | $0 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |
| Retractable rear spoiler | $400 | |
| Sport rocker panels (optional) | $0 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | |
| Off-road navigation system | $0 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |
| USB port | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Compass | $0 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | |
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |
| 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 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 | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Launch control | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $3,430 | $4,880 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,450 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,339 |
Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2016 | 2012 |
| Model | Cayman | 3-Series |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 2dr Coupe |
| Wheelbase | 97.4 in | 108.7 in |
| Length | 172.4 in | 181.1 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 70.2 in |
| Height | 50.9 in | 54.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,976 lb. | 3,715 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 0.0 in | 38.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 55.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 0.0 in | 41.8 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 0.0 in | 36.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 51.9 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 0.0 in | 33.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.0 ft3 | 11.1 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S
| Adaptive sport seats plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 28% |
| Premium Package Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Residual heat | 50 | Yes |
| Automatic air recirculation | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1675 | 85% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 15% |
| Infotainment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Off-road navigation system | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 915 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3
| 7-speed automated manual | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 7-speed automated manual | 0 | Yes |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Launch control | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 50% |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 450 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 17% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 450 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2890 | 90% |
| Total Not Requested | 325 | 10% |
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