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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: $60,445

BMW X3 M40i   
Difference: $20,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,915

BMW X3 M40i   
Difference: $13,423

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Model Year20082018
ModelCaymanX3
TrimSM40i
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $59,100 $54,300
Base Invoice $51,567 $51,180
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690  
Sport Chrono Package 920  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990 700
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 550
Wood trim 890  
Obstacle detection, rear 530  
Floor mats 115  
Automatic climate control, front 550  
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,360  
Voice recorder 650  
Navigation system 3,110 1,700
Heated front seats 480 500
Xenon HID headlights 1,090  
5-speed shiftable automatic 3,210  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,735  
Leather seating surfaces   1,700
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587  
Sport Chrono Package 782  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,692 645
Metallic paint (extra cost) 587 505
Wood trim 757  
Obstacle detection, rear 451  
Floor mats 98  
Automatic climate control, front 468  
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,156  
Voice recorder 553  
Navigation system 2,644 1,565
Heated front seats 408 460
Xenon HID headlights 927  
5-speed shiftable automatic 2,729  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,475  
Leather seating surfaces   1,565
Options (change) 21,065 5,150
Options (change) 17,911 4,740
Destination 860 995
Total Price $81,025 $60,445
Total Invoice $70,338 $56,915

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 M40i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,029
Model Year20082018
ModelCaymanX3
TrimSM40i
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine295hp H6355hp I6
TransmissionT5T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)230, 7205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18245/50-19
Total Price$81,025$60,445
Adjustments for Features0-9,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$81,025$51,305
Total Invoice$70,338$56,915
Adjustments for Features0-8,606
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$70,338$48,309

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW X3

Model Year20082018
ModelCaymanX3
TrimSM40i
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power liftgate $350
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net$40 
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear wiper $175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Bodyside cladding $350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights $125
Chronometer$100 
Fog light, rear$100 
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 
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,655$12,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,140
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,606

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW X3

Model Year20082018
ModelCaymanX3
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.1 in112.8 in
Length170.9 in185.9 in
Width70.9 in74.4 in
Height51.4 in66.0 in
Curb Weight3,163 lb.4,230 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 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
14.5 ft328.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.562.7 ft3

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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 buckets100No
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 Requested105078%
Total Not Requested30022%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

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
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

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