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Porsche Cayman vs. BMW 4-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Cayman vs. BMW 4-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $84,995

BMW 4-Series M4   
Difference: $19,880

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelCayman4-Series
TrimGT4M4
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $84,600 $67,700
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,025  
Auto-dimming mirrors 690  
PCM 2,965  
Automatic climate control, front 760  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 550
Heated front seats 530  
Voice control for nav and audio 520  
App support 210  
HD radio 1,040  
Interior ambient lighting 340  
Ceramic brake rotors 7,400 8,150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,090  
6-speed manual 0  
Full Merino Leather   3,500
255/35YR19   1,200
7-speed automated manual   2,900
Wood trim   0
Sunroof   0
Adaptive sport seats plus 0  
Auto-dimming mirrors 0  
PCM 0  
Automatic climate control, front 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 505
Heated front seats 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
App support 0  
HD radio 0  
Interior ambient lighting 0  
Ceramic brake rotors 0 7,500
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0  
6-speed manual 0  
Full Merino Leather   3,220
255/35YR19   1,105
7-speed automated manual   2,670
Wood trim   0
Sunroof   0
Options (change) 19,280 16,300
Options (change) 0 15,000
Destination 995 995
Total Price $104,875 $84,995

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW 4-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 4-Series M4
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayman GT4
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $74,485
Model Year20162018
ModelCayman4-Series
TrimGT4M4
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine385hp H6425hp I6
TransmissionM6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-20255/35-19
Total Price$104,875$84,995
Adjustments for Features0-4,435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$104,875$80,560

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20162018
ModelCayman4-Series
TrimGT4M4
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
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
Rearview camera $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)$500 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Sunroof $900
Tall rear wing-type spoiler$500 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Off-road navigation system$0 
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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 
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,030$8,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,435
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,155

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20162018
ModelCayman4-Series
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase97.4 in110.6 in
Length172.4 in182.6 in
Width70.9 in71.9 in
Height50.9 in54.2 in
Curb Weight2,955 lb.3,620 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in51.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman GT4

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
Total Requested120071%
Total Not Requested50029%
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%
PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested665100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series M4

255/35YR19 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires200No
275/35YR19 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Full Merino Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage450Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested1700136%
Total Not Requested-450-36%

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