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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: $49,945

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $16,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,135

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $10,507

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082017201720172017
ModelCaymanCaymanX3X3X3X3
TrimBaseSsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $49,400 $59,100 $40,050 $42,050 $42,750 $48,950
Base Invoice $43,075 $51,567 $37,925 $39,785 $40,440 $46,205
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690 690        
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055 3,055        
Sport Chrono Package 920 920        
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990 1,990        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 700 700 700 700
Wood trim 890 890        
Floor mats 115 115        
Automatic climate control, front 550 550        
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,360 1,360        
Voice recorder 650 650        
Navigation system 3,110 3,110 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950
Heated front seats 480 480 500 500 500 500
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530        
Xenon HID headlights 1,090 1,090        
M Sport Package     2,600      
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450
Driver Assistance Package     950      
Text dictation     0 0 0 0
Dynamic Handling Package     1,300 1,400 1,400 1,400
Steering-linked headlights     900 900 900  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587 587        
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597 2,597        
Sport Chrono Package 782 782        
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,692 1,692        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 587 587 645 645 645 645
Wood trim 757 757        
Floor mats 98 98        
Automatic climate control, front 468 468        
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,156 1,156        
Voice recorder 553 553        
Navigation system 2,644 2,644 1,795 1,795 1,795 1,795
Heated front seats 408 408 460 460 460 460
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451        
Xenon HID headlights 927 927        
M Sport Package     2,390      
Leather seating surfaces     1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335
Driver Assistance Package     875      
Text dictation     0 0 0 0
Dynamic Handling Package     1,195 1,290 1,290 1,290
Steering-linked headlights     830 830 830  
Options (change) 16,120 16,120 10,350 6,900 6,900 6,000
Options (change) 13,707 13,707 9,525 6,355 6,355 5,525
Destination 860 860 995 995 995 995
Total Price $66,380 $76,080 $51,395 $49,945 $50,645 $55,945
Total Invoice $57,642 $66,134 $48,445 $47,135 $47,790 $52,725

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,750
Model Year200820082017201720172017
ModelCaymanCaymanX3X3X3X3
TrimBaseSsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine245hp H6295hp H6240hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6
TransmissionM5M6T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4230, 7205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18245/45-19245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18
Total Price$66,380$76,080$51,395$49,945$50,645$55,945
Adjustments for Features0-150-5,765-6,615-6,615-8,965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,380$75,930$45,630$43,330$44,030$46,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,550$2,300$0$700$3,650
Total Invoice$57,642$66,134$48,445$47,135$47,790$52,725
Adjustments for Features0-130-5,434-6,243-6,242-8,449
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,642$66,004$43,011$40,892$41,548$44,276
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,362$2,119$0$656$3,384

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW X3

Model Year200820082017201720172017
ModelCaymanCaymanX3X3X3X3
TrimBaseSsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0     
6-speed manual $150    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0   
AWD   $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate     $100
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200$200
Proximity key     $250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50
Hill descent control   $250$250$250
Obstacle detection, front  $150   
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250   
Rearview camera  $200   
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75$75$75
Cargo mat  $40$40$40$40
Cargo net$40$40    
Roof rails  $250$250$250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125$125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150$150
Rear wiper  $175$175$175$175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150
Mid-engine configuration$0$0    
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0   
Bodyside cladding  $350   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250$250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof     $1200
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400    
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0   
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0
App support  $0$0$0$0
Aux input  $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0
S Voice support  $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio - one year subscription     $250
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound     $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Text dictation  $50$50$50$50
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75    
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Chronometer$100$100    
Fog light, rear$100$100    
Headlight washers$50$50    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150    
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100   
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50   
Metal pedals$75$75    
No leather in second row$-300$-300    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100    
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100   
Total Value of Features$1,855$2,005$7,620$8,470$8,470$10,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$5,765$6,615$6,615$8,965
Value of Feature Adjustments0-130-5,434-6,243-6,242-8,449

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW X3

Model Year20082017
ModelCaymanX3
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.1 in110.6 in
Length170.9 in183.8 in
Width70.9 in74.1 in
Height51.4 in66.1 in
Curb Weight2,966 lb.4,031 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.5 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.563.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman

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%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

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%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 sDrive28i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
245/45WR19 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested40036%
Total Not Requested70064%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28d

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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