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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: $54,295

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $17,910

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120182018
ModelCaymanCaymanX3X3
TrimBaseSxDrive30iM40i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $51,900 $62,100 $42,450 $54,300
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055 3,055    
Sport Chrono Package 960 960    
Navigation system 3,430      
Unbranded 235W 9 speakers 0      
Convenience Package 2,230 2,230    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 550 550
Wood trim 890 890    
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615    
Voice recorder 650 650    
Heated steering wheel 250 250    
Heated front seats 525 525    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800 800 350 350
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530 750  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 2,090 2,090 1,000 700
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,025 2,025    
Infotainment Package   3,640    
Luxury Design     350  
Leather seating surfaces     1,700 1,700
Premium Tier     3,300 2,950
Convenience Tier     2,850  
Adaptive Sports Seats 0 0    
Sport Chrono Package 0 0    
Navigation system 0      
Unbranded 235W 9 speakers 0      
Convenience Package 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 505 505
Wood trim 0 0    
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0    
Voice recorder 553 553    
Heated steering wheel 0 0    
Heated front seats 0 0    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 0 0 320 320
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451 690  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 0 920 645
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0    
Infotainment Package   0    
Luxury Design     320  
Leather seating surfaces     1,565 1,565
Premium Tier     3,035 2,715
Convenience Tier     2,620  
Options (change) 19,355 19,565 10,850 6,250
Options (change) 1,004 1,004 9,975 5,750
Destination 950 950 995 995
Total Price $72,205 $82,615 $54,295 $61,545

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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: $26,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,824
Model Year2011201120182018
ModelCaymanCaymanX3X3
TrimBaseSxDrive30iM40i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine265hp H6320hp H6248hp I4355hp 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)205/55-17235/40-18245/50-19245/50-19
Total Price$72,205$82,615$54,295$61,545
Adjustments for Features0-250-8,875-9,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,205$82,365$45,420$52,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,160$0$6,700

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW X3

Model Year2011201120182018
ModelCaymanCaymanX3X3
TrimBaseSxDrive30iM40i
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control  $250$250
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Rearview camera  $200$200
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo mat  $40$40
Cargo net$40$40  
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear wiper  $175$175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Mid-engine configuration$0$0  
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Regenerative braking  $0$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
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400  
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
Off-road navigation system$0$0  
S Voice support  $0$0
Satellite radio$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  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Chronometer$100$100  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350
Headlight washers$50$50  
LED headlights   $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$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  
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$75  
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,930$3,180$11,805$12,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$8,875$9,425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6-8,358-8,871

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW X3

Model Year20112018
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 Weight2,977 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
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 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
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested117587%
Total Not Requested17513%

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
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested117587%
Total Not Requested17513%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
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 map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested101547%
Total Not Requested115053%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested30013%
Total Not Requested195087%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
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 map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested101547%
Total Not Requested115053%

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