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Porsche Cayman vs. BMW X4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Cayman vs. BMW X4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $56,245

BMW X4 xDrive28i   
Difference: $12,885

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220182018
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanX4X4
TrimBaseSS Black EditionxDrive28iM40i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $51,900 $62,100 $67,500 $47,600 $59,250
Convenience Package 2,230 2,230      
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055 3,055 3,055    
Sport Chrono Package 960 960 960    
Navigation system 3,430     1,700 1,700
Unbranded 235W 9 speakers 0        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710   550 550
Wood trim 890 890      
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530 530    
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 125    
Voice recorder 650 650 650    
Heated front seats 525 525 525 500 500
Adaptive dampers - electrical 2,090 2,090 2,090 1,000  
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595    
Infotainment Package   3,640      
M Sport Package       1,700  
Premium Package       2,200  
Convenience Package 0 0      
Adaptive Sports Seats 0 0 0    
Sport Chrono Package 0 0 0    
Navigation system 0     1,565 1,565
Unbranded 235W 9 speakers 0        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0   505 505
Wood trim 0 0      
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451 451    
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0    
Voice recorder 553 553 553    
Heated front seats 0 0 0 460 460
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 0 0 920  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0    
Infotainment Package   0      
M Sport Package       1,565  
Premium Package       2,025  
Options (change) 16,280 16,490 8,530 7,650 2,750
Options (change) 1,004 1,004 1,004 7,040 2,530
Destination 950 950 950 995 995
Total Price $69,130 $79,540 $76,980 $56,245 $62,995

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW X4

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW X4 xDrive28i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayman S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,148
Model Year20122012201220182018
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanX4X4
TrimBaseSS Black EditionxDrive28iM40i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine265hp H6320hp H6330hp H6240hp I4355hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9325, 11325, 11205, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$69,130$79,540$76,980$56,245$62,995
Adjustments for Features-50-3000-8,375-8,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,080$79,240$76,980$47,870$54,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,160$7,900$0$6,625

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW X4

Model Year20122012201220182018
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanX4X4
TrimBaseSS Black EditionxDrive28iM40i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
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$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 manual controls   $150$150
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0  
Regenerative braking   $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0$0
Bodyside cladding   $350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400  
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0$0
Sunroof   $900$900
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$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$0  
S Voice support   $0$0
Satellite radio$200$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$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Automatic headlights   $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
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Metal pedals$75$75$75  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Wood trim$300$300 $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,755$2,005$1,705$10,080$10,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$50$300$0$8,375$8,500
Value of Feature Adjustments-1-70-7,890-8,003

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW X4

Model Year20122018
ModelCaymanX4
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.1 in110.6 in
Length171.1 in184.3 in
Width70.9 in74.1 in
Height51.4 in63.9 in
Curb Weight2,977 lb.4,131 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.5 ft317.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.549.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman

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%
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 control100Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

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%
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 control100Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
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%

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 control100Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

Option Package Details
BMW X4 xDrive28i

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
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support length 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
245/45WR19 tires200No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested30043%
Total Not Requested40057%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW X4 M40i

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
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%

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