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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: $86,245

BMW 4-Series M4   
Difference: $5,655

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102016
ModelCayman4-Series
TrimSM4
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $61,500 $65,700
Xenon HID headlights 1,560  
Sport Chrono Package 960  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990 1,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690  
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055  
iPod integration 440  
Navigation system 3,110  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 550
Heated front seats 510  
Voice control for nav and audio 595  
Automatic climate control, front 550  
Audio controls on steering wheel 990  
Floor mats 90  
Bluetooth cell phone link 695  
Wood trim 890 0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,025 2,550
Ceramic brake rotors 8,150 8,150
Obstacle detection, rear 530  
Heated steering wheel 210  
Satellite radio 750  
Traffic information 0  
Limited-slip rear differential 950  
6-speed manual 0  
Executive Package   3,200
255/35YR19   1,200
7-speed automated manual   2,900
Sunroof   0
Xenon HID headlights 0  
Sport Chrono Package 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,692 910
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587  
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597  
iPod integration 0  
Navigation system 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 500
Heated front seats 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Automatic climate control, front 468  
Audio controls on steering wheel 842  
Floor mats 0  
Bluetooth cell phone link 0  
Wood trim 757 0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 2,320
Ceramic brake rotors 6,928 7,415
Obstacle detection, rear 451  
Heated steering wheel 0  
Satellite radio 0  
Traffic information 0  
Limited-slip rear differential 0  
6-speed manual 0  
Executive Package   2,910
255/35YR19   1,090
7-speed automated manual   2,640
Sunroof   0
Options (change) 29,450 19,550
Options (change) 14,322 17,785
Destination 950 995
Total Price $91,900 $86,245

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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 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $59,134
Model Year20102016
ModelCayman4-Series
TrimSM4
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine320hp H6425hp I6
TransmissionM6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$91,900$86,245
Adjustments for Features0-5,935
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$91,900$80,310

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20102016
ModelCayman4-Series
TrimSM4
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
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
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 
Automatic air recirculation $100
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
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
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
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player $50
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 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
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
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
Metal pedals$75 
No leather in second row$-300 
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
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,530$7,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,935
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,499

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20102016
ModelCayman4-Series
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase95.1 in110.6 in
Length171.1 in182.6 in
Width70.9 in71.9 in
Height51.4 in54.2 in
Curb Weight3,020 lb.3,585 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 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

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested1700136%
Total Not Requested-450-36%
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%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested40036%
Total Not Requested70064%

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