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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: $46,045

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $22,435

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120122012
ModelCaymanCaymanX3X3
TrimBaseSxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $51,900 $62,100 $37,100 $42,700
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055 3,055    
Navigation system 3,430   2,150 2,150
Unbranded 235W 9 speakers 0      
Sport Chrono Package 960 960    
Convenience Package 2,230 2,230    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 550 550
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615    
Heated front seats 525 525 500 500
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530 750 750
Adaptive dampers - electrical 2,090 2,090    
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595    
Wood trim 890 890    
Infotainment Package   3,640    
Dynamic Handling Package     1,400 1,400
Xenon HID headlights     900  
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350
Sport Activity Package       1,750
Adaptive Sports Seats 0 0    
Navigation system 0   1,955 1,955
Unbranded 235W 9 speakers 0      
Sport Chrono Package 0 0    
Convenience Package 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 500 500
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0    
Heated front seats 0 0 455 455
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451 685 685
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0    
Wood trim 0 0    
Infotainment Package   0    
Dynamic Handling Package     1,275 1,275
Xenon HID headlights     820  
Leather seating surfaces     1,320 1,320
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320
Sport Activity Package       1,595
Options (change) 15,630 15,840 8,050 8,900
Options (change) 451 451 7,330 8,105
Destination 950 950 895 895
Total Price $68,480 $78,890 $46,045 $52,495

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW X3 xDrive28i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayman S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,318
Model Year2011201120122012
ModelCaymanCaymanX3X3
TrimBaseSxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine265hp H6320hp H6240hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionM6M6T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9325, 11205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18245/55-17245/45-19
Total Price$68,480$78,890$46,045$52,495
Adjustments for Features0-250-4,135-6,285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,480$78,640$41,910$46,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,160$0$4,300

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW X3

Model Year2011201120122012
ModelCaymanCaymanX3X3
TrimBaseSxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Hill descent control  $250$250
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo net$40$40  
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear wiper  $175$175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0  
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio  $50$50
Off-road navigation system$0$0  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Chronometer$100$100  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
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  
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  
Wood trim$300$300 $300
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,580$2,830$6,715$8,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$4,135$6,285
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4-3,820-5,803

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW X3

Model Year20112012
ModelCaymanX3
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.1 in110.6 in
Length171.1 in183.0 in
Width70.9 in74.1 in
Height51.4 in65.4 in
Curb Weight2,977 lb.4,113 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 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 in36.8 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, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
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 seat150No
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%

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, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
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 seat150No
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested86559%
Total Not Requested60041%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested74073%
Total Not Requested27527%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested74073%
Total Not Requested27527%
Sport Activity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
245/45WR19 tires400No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested50037%
Total Not Requested85063%

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