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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: $45,675

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $17,040

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122010
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanX3
TrimBaseSS Black EditionxDrive30i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $51,900 $62,100 $67,500 $38,850
Power Seat Package 1,550 1,550 1,550  
Convenience Package 2,230 2,230    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710   550
Wood trim 890 890    
Heated front seats 525 525 525 500
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530 530 750
Navigation system 3,430 3,455   1,800
Unbranded 235W 9 speakers 0      
Audio controls on steering wheel     125  
Xenon HID headlights       900
Leather seating surfaces       1,450
Power Seat Package 0 0 0  
Convenience Package 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0   500
Wood trim 0 0    
Heated front seats 0 0 0 455
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451 451 685
Navigation system 0 0   1,640
Unbranded 235W 9 speakers 0      
Audio controls on steering wheel     0  
Xenon HID headlights       820
Leather seating surfaces       1,320
Options (change) 9,865 9,890 2,730 5,950
Options (change) 451 451 451 5,420
Destination 950 950 950 875
Total Price $62,715 $72,940 $71,180 $45,675

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW X3 xDrive30i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayman S Black Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,177
Model Year2012201220122010
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanX3
TrimBaseSS Black EditionxDrive30i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine265hp H6320hp H6330hp H6260hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9235, 9325, 11?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19235/55-17
Total Price$62,715$72,940$71,180$45,675
Adjustments for Features-2250-300-2,860
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,490$72,940$70,880$42,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,450$8,390$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW X3

Model Year2012201220122010
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanX3
TrimBaseSS Black EditionxDrive30i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Hill descent control   $250
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Side curtain airbags   $350
Temporary spare tire   $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   $50
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo mat   $40
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Cargo organizer   $100
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100
Rear wiper   $175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler   $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400 
Skid plate (one)   $50
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio   $50
Media drive$15$15$15 
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0 
Satellite radio$200 $200 
Surround sound  $250 
Traffic information$25 $25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights   $125
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Folding second row seats   $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Wood trim$300$300 $300
Total Value of Features$2,445$2,220$2,520$5,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$225$0$300$2,860
Value of Feature Adjustments-50-6-2,643

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW X3

Model Year20122010
ModelCaymanX3
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.1 in110.1 in
Length171.1 in179.7 in
Width70.9 in73.0 in
Height51.4 in66.0 in
Curb Weight2,977 lb.4,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.5 ft330.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.571.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman

Power Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested70082%
Total Not Requested15018%
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

Power Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested70082%
Total Not Requested15018%
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 Black Edition

Power Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested70082%
Total Not Requested15018%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

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%

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