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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: $48,695

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $20,435

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122016201620162016
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanX3X3X3X3
TrimBaseSS Black EditionsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $51,900 $62,100 $67,500 $38,950 $40,950 $42,450 $46,800
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055 3,055 3,055        
Sport Chrono Package 960 960 960        
Navigation system 3,430     1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950
Unbranded 235W 9 speakers 0            
Convenience Package 2,230 2,230          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710   550 550 550 550
Wood trim 890 890          
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 125        
Voice recorder 650 650 650        
Heated front seats 525 525 525 500 500 500 500
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530 530        
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595        
Adaptive dampers - electrical 2,090 2,090 2,090        
Infotainment Package   3,640          
M Sport Package       2,600      
Leather seating surfaces       1,450 1,450 1,450  
Driver Assistance Package       950      
Text dictation       0 0 0 0
Dynamic Handling Package       1,300 1,400 1,400 1,400
Steering-linked headlights       900 900 900  
Premium Package             2,200
Adaptive Sports Seats 0 0 0        
Sport Chrono Package 0 0 0        
Navigation system 0     1,775 1,775 1,775 1,775
Unbranded 235W 9 speakers 0            
Convenience Package 0 0          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0   500 500 500 500
Wood trim 0 0          
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0        
Voice recorder 553 553 553        
Heated front seats 0 0 0 455 455 455 455
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451 451        
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0        
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 0 0        
Infotainment Package   0          
M Sport Package       2,365      
Leather seating surfaces       1,320 1,320 1,320  
Driver Assistance Package       865      
Text dictation       0 0 0 0
Dynamic Handling Package       1,185 1,275 1,275 1,275
Steering-linked headlights       820 820 820  
Premium Package             2,000
Options (change) 16,280 16,490 8,530 10,200 6,750 6,750 6,600
Options (change) 1,004 1,004 1,004 9,285 6,145 6,145 6,005
Destination 950 950 950 995 995 995 995
Total Price $69,130 $79,540 $76,980 $50,145 $48,695 $50,195 $54,395

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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: $26,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,246
Model Year2012201220122016201620162016
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanX3X3X3X3
TrimBaseSS Black EditionsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine265hp H6320hp H6330hp H6240hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9325, 11325, 11205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19245/45-19245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18
Total Price$69,130$79,540$76,980$50,145$48,695$50,195$54,395
Adjustments for Features-50-3000-4,825-5,675-5,675-8,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,080$79,240$76,980$45,320$43,020$44,520$46,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,160$7,900$2,300$0$1,500$3,350

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW X3

Model Year2012201220122016201620162016
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanX3X3X3X3
TrimBaseSS Black EditionsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0   
AWD    $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate      $100
Power liftgate   $350$350$350$350
Power rear side windows   $200$200$200$200
Proximity key      $250
Remote app   $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0$0$0
Hill descent control    $250$250$250
Obstacle detection, front   $150   
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250   
Rearview camera   $200   
Side curtain airbags   $350$350$350$350
Tires, run-flat   $150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover   $75$75$75$75
Cargo mat   $40$40$40$40
Cargo net$40$40$40    
Roof rails   $250$250$250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125$125$125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125$125$125
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150$150$150
Rear wiper   $175$175$175$175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150$150$150
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0    
Regenerative braking   $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0   
Bodyside cladding   $350   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)    $250$250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof      $1200
Rear spoiler   $200$200$200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400    
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0   
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0$0$0
App support   $0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0    
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition   $200$200$200$200
HD radio   $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150$150$150
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0$0$0
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0    
S Voice support   $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription      $250
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200$200
Text dictation   $50$50$50$50
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25    
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125$125$125$125
Chronometer$100$100$100    
Cornering lights$50$50$50    
Fog light, rear$100$100$100    
Headlight washers$50$50$50    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100   
Folding second row seats   $300$300$300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50   
Metal pedals$75$75$75    
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat      $150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100   
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100    
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100    
Wood trim$300$300 $300$300$300$300
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100   
Total Value of Features$2,455$2,705$2,405$7,230$8,080$8,080$10,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$50$300$0$4,825$5,675$5,675$8,025
Value of Feature Adjustments-1-70-4,503-5,302-5,300-7,485

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW X3

Model Year20122016
ModelCaymanX3
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.1 in110.6 in
Length171.1 in183.8 in
Width70.9 in74.1 in
Height51.4 in66.1 in
Curb Weight2,977 lb.4,031 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 in36.5 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, 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 Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
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 mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested125093%
Total Not Requested1007%

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, 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 Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested111576%
Total Not Requested35024%
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 mirror75Yes
Total Requested125093%
Total Not Requested1007%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S Black Edition

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, 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 Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 sDrive28i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
245/45WR19 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested40036%
Total Not Requested70064%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
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
App support0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
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
App support0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28d

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
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
App support0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
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
App support0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested105058%
Total Not Requested75042%

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