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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: $48,345

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $24,695

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420122012
ModelCaymanCaymanX3X3
TrimBaseSxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $52,600 $63,800 $37,100 $42,700
Infotainment Package 3,990 3,990    
Premium Package Plus 3,620 2,950    
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825 3,825    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 550 550
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615    
Rear wiper 360 360    
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530 750 750
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790 1,790    
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,320 1,320    
Voice control for nav and audio 520 520    
Obstacle detection, front 330 330    
Wood trim 1,515 1,515    
Power-folding mirrors 320 320    
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0    
Dynamic Handling Package     1,400 1,400
Navigation system     2,150 2,150
Sport Activity Package     1,550  
Xenon HID headlights     900  
App support     250 250
Heated front seats     500 500
Proximity key     500  
Leather seating surfaces     1,450  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350
Premium Package       3,450
Infotainment Package 0 0    
Premium Package Plus 0 0    
Adaptive sport seats plus 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 500 500
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0    
Rear wiper 0 0    
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451 685 685
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 0    
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0    
Obstacle detection, front 0 0    
Wood trim 0 0    
Power-folding mirrors 0 0    
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0    
Dynamic Handling Package     1,275 1,275
Navigation system     1,955 1,955
Sport Activity Package     1,410  
Xenon HID headlights     820  
App support     230 230
Heated front seats     455 455
Proximity key     455  
Leather seating surfaces     1,320  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320
Premium Package       3,140
Options (change) 19,445 18,775 10,350 9,400
Options (change) 451 451 9,425 8,560
Destination 995 995 895 895
Total Price $73,040 $83,570 $48,345 $52,995

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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: $27,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,668
Model Year2014201420122012
ModelCaymanCaymanX3X3
TrimBaseSxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine275hp H6325hp H6240hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionM6M6T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4445, 10205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/40-19245/50-18245/50-18
Total Price$73,040$83,570$48,345$52,995
Adjustments for Features0-500-2,735-5,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,040$83,070$45,610$47,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,030$0$2,360

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW X3

Model Year2014201420122012
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 liftgate   $350
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Sunshades, second row   $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   $50
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo mat   $40
Cargo net$40$40  
Roof rails  $250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Residual heat$50$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Mid-engine configuration$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 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0  
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 $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim $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 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$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  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Wood trim$300$300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Total Value of Features$3,780$4,280$6,515$8,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$2,735$5,025
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9-2,525-4,639

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW X3

Model Year20142012
ModelCaymanX3
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase97.4 in110.6 in
Length172.4 in183.0 in
Width70.9 in74.1 in
Height50.9 in65.4 in
Curb Weight2,889 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
15.0 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.063.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
App support0Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested91572%
Total Not Requested35028%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested307581%
Total Not Requested70019%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
App support0Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested915100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested257579%
Total Not Requested70021%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
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 streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested76575%
Total Not Requested25025%
Sport Activity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
245/50WR18 tires400No
Total Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
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 streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested76575%
Total Not Requested25025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Power liftgate350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested190076%
Total Not Requested61524%

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