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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: $15,760

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152016
ModelCayman4-Series
TrimGTSM4
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $75,200 $65,700
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,025  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,320  
Infotainment Package 3,990  
7-speed automated manual 3,960 2,900
Premium Package Plus 1,965  
Heated steering wheel 270  
Audio controls on steering wheel 165  
Rearview camera 1,515  
Ceramic brake rotors 7,400 8,150
Voice control for nav and audio 520  
Power-folding mirrors 320  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 650  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 550
Executive Package   3,200
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,550
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000
255/35YR19   1,200
Wood trim   0
Sunroof   0
Adaptive sport seats plus 0  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0  
Infotainment Package 0  
7-speed automated manual 0 2,640
Premium Package Plus 0  
Heated steering wheel 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0  
Rearview camera 0  
Ceramic brake rotors 0 7,415
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Power-folding mirrors 0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 500
Executive Package   2,910
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,320
Adaptive dampers - electrical   910
255/35YR19   1,090
Wood trim   0
Sunroof   0
Options (change) 25,810 19,550
Options (change) 0 17,785
Destination 995 995
Total Price $102,005 $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 GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $78,206
Model Year20152016
ModelCayman4-Series
TrimGTSM4
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine340hp H6425hp I6
TransmissionS7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)445, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-20255/35-19
Total Price$102,005$86,245
Adjustments for Features0-760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$102,005$85,485

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20152016
ModelCayman4-Series
TrimGTSM4
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
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 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
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 
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Performance meter$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim $250
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 headliner$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching $50
Total Value of Features$5,055$5,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$760
Value of Feature Adjustments0-704

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20152016
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 Weight3,031 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 GTS

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
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested120071%
Total Not Requested50029%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Performance meter150No
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Total Requested116570%
Total Not Requested50030%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested1475100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
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 camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested75068%
Total Not Requested35032%

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