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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: $85,745

BMW 4-Series M4   
Difference: $7,170

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelCayman4-Series
TrimRM4
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $66,300 $67,700
Sport Chrono Package 960  
Auto-dimming mirrors 690  
Navigation system 3,110  
Unbranded 235W 9 speakers 0  
Leather sport seats 0  
7-speed automated manual 3,420 2,900
Xenon HID headlights 1,560  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 550
Heated front seats 525  
Air conditioning 1,760  
Voice control for nav and audio 595  
Aux input 0  
Floor mats 0  
Bluetooth cell phone link 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 530 750
Ceramic brake rotors 8,150 8,150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,655  
Individual Extended Merino Leather   3,500
255/35YR19   1,200
Wood trim   0
Sunroof   0
Sport Chrono Package 0  
Auto-dimming mirrors 0  
Navigation system 0  
Unbranded 235W 9 speakers 0  
Leather sport seats 0  
7-speed automated manual 0 2,670
Xenon HID headlights 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 505
Heated front seats 0  
Air conditioning 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Aux input 0  
Floor mats 0  
Bluetooth cell phone link 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 451 690
Ceramic brake rotors 0 7,500
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0  
Individual Extended Merino Leather   3,220
255/35YR19   1,105
Wood trim   0
Sunroof   0
Options (change) 25,665 17,050
Options (change) 451 15,690
Destination 950 995
Total Price $92,915 $85,745

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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 R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $72,755
Model Year20112018
ModelCayman4-Series
TrimRM4
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine330hp H6425hp I6
TransmissionS7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$92,915$85,745
Adjustments for Features0-6,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$92,915$79,160

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20112018
ModelCayman4-Series
TrimRM4
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$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
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Sunroof $900
Tall rear wing-type spoiler$500 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Off-road navigation system$0 
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights $125
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
No leather in second row$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching $50
Total Value of Features$3,280$9,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,585
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,169

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20112018
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 Weight2,910 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 Volume14.5 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman R

Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
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%
Leather sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series M4

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
255/35YR19 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires200No
275/35YR19 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Individual Extended Merino Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Interior trim, special color0Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested1450145%
Total Not Requested-450-45%

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