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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: $10,135

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142016
ModelCayman4-Series
TrimSM4
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $63,800 $65,700
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,320  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790 1,000
Infotainment Package 3,990  
Bose 505W 10 speakers 0  
7-speed automated manual 3,200 2,900
Premium Package Plus 2,950  
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825  
Heated steering wheel 270  
Obstacle detection, rear 530  
Obstacle detection, front 330  
Ceramic brake rotors 7,400 8,150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,025 2,550
Wood trim 1,790 0
Voice control for nav and audio 520  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615  
Power-folding mirrors 320  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 550
Executive Package   3,200
255/35YR19   1,200
Sunroof   0
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 910
Infotainment Package 0  
Bose 505W 10 speakers 0  
7-speed automated manual 0 2,640
Premium Package Plus 0  
Adaptive sport seats plus 0  
Heated steering wheel 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 451  
Obstacle detection, front 0  
Ceramic brake rotors 0 7,415
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 2,320
Wood trim 0 0
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0  
Power-folding mirrors 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 500
Executive Package   2,910
255/35YR19   1,090
Sunroof   0
Options (change) 31,585 19,550
Options (change) 451 17,785
Destination 995 995
Total Price $96,380 $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: $12,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $76,203
Model Year20142016
ModelCayman4-Series
TrimSM4
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine325hp H6425hp I6
TransmissionS7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)445, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$96,380$86,245
Adjustments for Features0-2,435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$96,380$83,810

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20142016
ModelCayman4-Series
TrimSM4
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
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
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$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
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
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 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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching $50
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$3,330$5,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,435
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,256

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20142016
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 Weight2,976 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 Volume15.0 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
App support0Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested915100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested267582%
Total Not Requested60018%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series M4

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
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%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested55050%
Total Not Requested55050%

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