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Porsche Cayman vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Cayman vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $55,495

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $23,005

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620182018
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanX3X3
TrimBaseBlack EditionSxDrive30iM40i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $52,600 $59,200 $64,100 $42,450 $54,300
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825 3,825 3,825    
Infotainment Package 3,990   3,990    
Premium Package Plus 3,620   2,950    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,170 2,170 2,170 1,200 1,200
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 550 550
Wood trim 1,790   1,790    
Rear wiper 360   360    
Rearview camera 1,515 655 1,515    
Power-folding mirrors 320 320 320    
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 365 615    
Voice recorder 570 570 570    
Heated steering wheel 270 270 270    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790 1,790 1,790 1,000 700
Voice control for nav and audio 520 520 520    
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,320 1,320 1,320    
Auto-dimming headlights 520 520 520    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,160 2,160 2,160    
App support   210      
HD radio   1,040      
Interior ambient lighting   340      
Cooled or ventilated front seats   730   350 350
Proximity key   790      
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0    
Luxury Design       350  
Leather seating surfaces       1,700 1,700
Obstacle detection, rear       750  
Convenience Tier       2,850  
Premium Tier       3,300 2,950
Adaptive sport seats plus 0 0 0    
Infotainment Package 0   0    
Premium Package Plus 0   0    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0 0 0 1,105 1,105
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 505 505
Wood trim 0   0    
Rear wiper 0   0    
Rearview camera 0 0 0    
Power-folding mirrors 0 0 0    
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0    
Voice recorder 0 0 0    
Heated steering wheel 0 0 0    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 0 0 920 645
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0    
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0 0 0    
Auto-dimming headlights 0 0 0    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0 0    
App support   0      
HD radio   0      
Interior ambient lighting   0      
Cooled or ventilated front seats   0   320 320
Proximity key   0      
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0    
Luxury Design       320  
Leather seating surfaces       1,565 1,565
Obstacle detection, rear       690  
Convenience Tier       2,620  
Premium Tier       3,035 2,715
Options (change) 26,065 18,305 25,395 12,050 7,450
Options (change) 0 0 0 11,080 6,855
Destination 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $79,660 $78,500 $90,490 $55,495 $62,745

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW X3 xDrive30i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayman S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,036
Model Year20162016201620182018
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanX3X3
TrimBaseBlack EditionSxDrive30iM40i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine275hp H6275hp H6325hp H6248hp I4355hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9235, 9445, 10205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19245/50-19245/50-19
Total Price$79,660$78,500$90,490$55,495$62,745
Adjustments for Features-4750-725-6,600-7,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,185$78,500$89,765$48,895$55,595
Cost Above Minimum$685$0$11,265$0$6,700

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW X3

Model Year20162016201620182018
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanX3X3
TrimBaseBlack EditionSxDrive30iM40i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100
Power liftgate   $350$350
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Remote app   $25$25
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200  
Hill descent control   $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Tires, run-flat   $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   $50$50
Cargo cover   $75$75
Cargo mat   $40$40
Cargo net$40$40$40  
Roof rails   $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125$125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250
Rear wiper$175 $175$175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300  
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0  
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0$0
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0
Bodyside cladding    $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0  
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400  
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0  
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
Handwriting recognition   $200$200
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0  
S Voice support   $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound  $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Head-up display (HUD)   $350$350
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
LED headlights    $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Metal pedals$75$75$75  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000  
Wood trim$300 $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,705$4,230$4,955$10,830$11,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$475$0$725$6,600$7,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-60-8-6,212-6,727

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW X3

Model Year20162018
ModelCaymanX3
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase97.4 in112.8 in
Length172.4 in185.9 in
Width70.9 in74.4 in
Height50.9 in66.0 in
Curb Weight2,889 lb.4,151 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft328.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.062.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman

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 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
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested91572%
Total Not Requested35028%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested230093%
Total Not Requested1757%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman Black Edition

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 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
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

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 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
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested915100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested180091%
Total Not Requested1759%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested70031%
Total Not Requested155069%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested101547%
Total Not Requested115053%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested101547%
Total Not Requested115053%

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