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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: $54,675

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $18,775

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620142014
ModelCaymanCaymanCayman3-Series3-Series
TrimBaseBlack EditionS328i328d
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $52,600 $59,200 $64,100 $41,450 $42,950
Premium Package Plus 3,620   2,950    
Infotainment Package 3,990   3,990    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,170 2,170 2,170 1,200 1,200
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825 3,825 3,825    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 550 550
Wood trim 1,515   1,515    
Rear wiper 360   360    
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 365 615    
Power-folding mirrors 320 320 320    
Auto-dimming headlights 520 520 520 250 250
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790 1,790 1,790 1,000 1,000
Rearview camera 1,515 655 1,515    
Voice control for nav and audio 520 520 520    
HD radio   1,040      
Interior ambient lighting   340      
App support   210      
Proximity key   790      
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0    
Driver Assistance Package       950 950
Navigation system       2,150 2,150
Premium Package       2,200 2,200
Sport Line       2,600 2,600
Steering-linked headlights       900 900
Heated front seats       500 500
Premium Package Plus 0   0    
Infotainment Package 0   0    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0 0 0 1,090 1,090
Adaptive sport seats plus 0 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 500 500
Wood trim 0   0    
Rear wiper 0   0    
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0    
Power-folding mirrors 0 0 0    
Auto-dimming headlights 0 0 0 230 230
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 0 0 910 910
Rearview camera 0 0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0    
HD radio   0      
Interior ambient lighting   0      
App support   0      
Proximity key   0      
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0    
Driver Assistance Package       865 865
Navigation system       1,955 1,955
Premium Package       2,000 2,000
Sport Line       2,385 2,365
Steering-linked headlights       820 820
Heated front seats       455 455
Options (change) 21,470 13,255 20,800 12,300 12,300
Options (change) 0 0 0 11,210 11,190
Destination 995 995 995 925 925
Total Price $75,065 $73,450 $85,895 $54,675 $56,175

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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: $25,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,565
Model Year20162016201620142014
ModelCaymanCaymanCayman3-Series3-Series
TrimBaseBlack EditionS328i328d
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine275hp H6275hp H6325hp H6240hp I4180hp I4 D
TransmissionM6M6M6T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9235, 9445, 10205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$75,065$73,450$85,895$54,675$56,175
Adjustments for Features-7750-1,275-6,400-6,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,290$73,450$84,620$48,275$49,875
Cost Above Minimum$840$0$11,170$0$1,600

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20162016201620142014
ModelCaymanCaymanCayman3-Series3-Series
TrimBaseBlack EditionS328i328d
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300
RWD$0$0$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$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200  
Hill descent control   $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Tires, run-flat   $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Cargo area partition net   $40$40
Cargo cover   $75$75
Cargo net$40$40$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150$150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150
Rear wiper$175 $175$175$175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15  
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0  
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400  
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0  
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
Handwriting recognition   $200$200
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0  
S Voice support   $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound  $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Text dictation   $50$50
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass   $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $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$75$75  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Wood trim$300 $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,505$1,730$3,005$8,130$8,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$775$0$1,275$6,400$6,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-100-15-5,905-5,810

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20162014
ModelCayman3-Series
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase97.4 in110.6 in
Length172.4 in182.1 in
Width70.9 in71.3 in
Height50.9 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,889 lb.3,546 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

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 mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested212586%
Total Not Requested35014%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested91572%
Total Not Requested35028%
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
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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman Black Edition

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
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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested915100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
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 mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested162582%
Total Not Requested35018%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71563%
Total Not Requested42537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
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, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested50043%
Total Not Requested65057%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71563%
Total Not Requested42537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
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, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested50043%
Total Not Requested65057%

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