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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: $50,495

BMW 3-Series 330i   
Difference: $45,890

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620182018
ModelCayman3-Series3-Series
TrimGT4328d330i
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $84,600 $45,950 $44,450
PCM 2,965    
Automatic climate control, front 760    
Auto-dimming mirrors 690    
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,025    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 550 550
Interior ambient lighting 340    
App support 210    
HD radio 1,040    
Heated front seats 530 500 500
Voice control for nav and audio 520    
6-speed manual 0    
Navigation system   1,700 1,700
Convenience Tier   850 850
Aluminum trim   0 0
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450
PCM 0    
Automatic climate control, front 0    
Auto-dimming mirrors 0    
Adaptive sport seats plus 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 505 505
Interior ambient lighting 0    
App support 0    
HD radio 0    
Heated front seats 0 460 460
Voice control for nav and audio 0    
6-speed manual 0    
Navigation system   1,565 1,565
Convenience Tier   780 780
Aluminum trim   0 0
Leather seating surfaces   1,335 1,335
Options (change) 10,790 5,050 5,050
Options (change) 0 4,645 4,645
Destination 995 995 995
Total Price $96,385 $51,995 $50,495

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 3-Series 330i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayman GT4
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $51,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,167
Model Year201620182018
ModelCayman3-Series3-Series
TrimGT4328d330i
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine385hp H6180hp I4 D248hp I4
TransmissionM6T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-20225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$96,385$51,995$50,495
Adjustments for Features0-5,725-5,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$96,385$46,270$44,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,600$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201620182018
ModelCayman3-Series3-Series
TrimGT4328d330i
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
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
Hill descent control $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
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
Rear wiper $175$175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)$500  
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500  
Mid-engine configuration$0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Tall rear wing-type spoiler$500  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
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
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  
Fog lights $125$125
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
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-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
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  
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching$50  
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,980$9,705$9,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,725$5,825
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,401-5,498

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20162018
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 Weight2,955 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 GT4

PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested665100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested32581%
Total Not Requested7519%
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, 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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested120071%
Total Not Requested50029%

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
Remote app25No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested30033%
Total Not Requested60067%

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
Remote app25No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested30033%
Total Not Requested60067%

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