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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: $61,545

BMW X3 M40i   
Difference: $15,255

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092018
ModelCaymanX3
TrimBaseM40i
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $50,300 $54,300
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055  
Sport Chrono Package 1,320  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990 700
7-speed automated manual 3,420  
iPod integration 440  
Navigation system 3,110  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690  
Xenon HID headlights 1,560  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 550
Wood trim 890  
Obstacle detection, rear 530  
Floor mats 90  
Automatic climate control, front 550  
Audio controls on steering wheel 990  
Voice recorder 650  
Bluetooth cell phone link 695  
Heated steering wheel 190  
Heated front seats 500  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800 350
Voice control for nav and audio 595  
Satellite radio 750  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,025  
Leather seating surfaces   1,700
Premium Tier   2,950
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597  
Sport Chrono Package 306  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,692 645
7-speed automated manual 0  
iPod integration 0  
Navigation system 0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587  
Xenon HID headlights 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 505
Wood trim 757  
Obstacle detection, rear 451  
Floor mats 0  
Automatic climate control, front 468  
Audio controls on steering wheel 842  
Voice recorder 553  
Bluetooth cell phone link 0  
Heated steering wheel 0  
Heated front seats 0  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 0 320
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Satellite radio 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather -306  
Leather seating surfaces   1,565
Premium Tier   2,715
Options (change) 25,550 6,250
Options (change) 7,947 5,750
Destination 950 995
Total Price $76,800 $61,545

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW X3 M40i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayman
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,193
Model Year20092018
ModelCaymanX3
TrimBaseM40i
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine265hp H6355hp I6
TransmissionS7T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17245/50-19
Total Price$76,800$61,545
Adjustments for Features0-8,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,800$53,220

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW X3

Model Year20092018
ModelCaymanX3
TrimBaseM40i
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
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 
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
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player $50
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
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights $125
Chronometer$100 
Fog light, rear$100 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers$50 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
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
Total Value of Features$4,005$12,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,835

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW X3

Model Year20092018
ModelCaymanX3
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.1 in112.8 in
Length171.1 in185.9 in
Width70.9 in74.4 in
Height51.4 in66.0 in
Curb Weight3,042 lb.4,230 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
14.5 ft328.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.562.7 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 buckets100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
Total Requested105078%
Total Not Requested30022%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

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

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