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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: $80,845

BMW 4-Series M4   
Difference: $1,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $71,334

Porsche Cayman S   
Difference: $4,466

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072017
ModelCayman4-Series
TrimSM4
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $58,900 $66,200
Base Invoice $51,392 $62,245
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690  
Sport Chrono Package 920  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990  
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055  
Xenon HID headlights 1,090  
Wood trim 890 0
Automatic climate control, front 550  
Audio controls on steering wheel 990  
Navigation system 3,070  
Floor mats 115  
Heated front seats 480  
Obstacle detection, rear 530  
Ceramic brake rotors 8,150 8,150
Executive Package   3,600
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700
Leather seating surfaces   0
255/35YR19   1,200
Sunroof   0
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587  
Sport Chrono Package 782  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,692  
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597  
Xenon HID headlights 927  
Wood trim 757 0
Automatic climate control, front 468  
Audio controls on steering wheel 842  
Navigation system 2,610  
Floor mats 98  
Heated front seats 408  
Obstacle detection, rear 451  
Ceramic brake rotors 6,928 7,500
Executive Package   3,310
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645
Leather seating surfaces   0
255/35YR19   1,105
Sunroof   0
Options (change) 22,520 13,650
Options (change) 19,147 12,560
Destination 795 995
Total Price $82,215 $80,845
Total Invoice $71,334 $75,800

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 4-Series M4
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $855
Model Year20072017
ModelCayman4-Series
TrimSM4
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine295hp H6425hp I6
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)230, 7600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$82,215$80,845
Adjustments for Features0-5,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$82,215$75,170
Total Invoice$71,334$75,800
Adjustments for Features0-5,321
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$71,334$70,479

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20072017
ModelCayman4-Series
TrimSM4
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100
Brake assist $50
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio $200
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching $50
Total Value of Features$1,130$6,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,321

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20072017
ModelCayman4-Series
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase95.1 in110.6 in
Length170.9 in182.6 in
Width70.9 in71.9 in
Height51.4 in54.2 in
Curb Weight2,966 lb.3,559 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 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 Volume14.5 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series M4

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested45085%
Total Not Requested-45015%
255/35YR19 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires200No
275/35YR19 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Wireless charging station75No
Text dictation50No
Total Requested30023%
Total Not Requested100077%

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