Porsche Cayman Porsche Cayman 2008 BMW Z4 BMW Z4 2009

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Porsche Cayman vs. BMW Z4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Porsche Cayman vs. BMW Z4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $66,050

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $14,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $60,705

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $9,300

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelCaymanZ4
TrimSsDrive35i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $59,100 $51,650
Base Invoice $51,567 $47,520
Sport Chrono Package 920  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990  
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055  
Preferred Package 2,190  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 550
Automatic climate control, front 550  
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,360  
Xenon HID headlights 1,090  
Obstacle detection, rear 530 750
Navigation system 3,110 2,100
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,735 1,350
CD changer, remote 650  
5-speed shiftable automatic 2,805  
Premium Package   2,500
Sport Package   2,300
Premium Sound Package   2,000
7-speed automated manual   1,525
Heated front seats   500
Sport Chrono Package 782  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,692  
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597  
Preferred Package 1,862  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 587 500
Automatic climate control, front 468  
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,156  
Xenon HID headlights 927  
Obstacle detection, rear 451 685
Navigation system 2,644 1,910
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,475 1,230
CD changer, remote 553  
5-speed shiftable automatic 2,384  
Premium Package   2,275
Sport Package   2,095
Premium Sound Package   1,820
7-speed automated manual   1,390
Heated front seats   455
Options (change) 20,675 13,575
Options (change) 17,578 12,360
Destination 860 825
Total Price $80,635 $66,050
Total Invoice $70,005 $60,705

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Porsche Cayman dealer quotes or BMW Z4 dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW Z4 sDrive35i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,841
Model Year20082009
ModelCaymanZ4
TrimSsDrive35i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine295hp H6300hp I6
TransmissionT5S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG0/0 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)325, 11650, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$80,635$66,050
Adjustments for Features0-8,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$80,635$57,845
Total Invoice$70,005$60,705
Adjustments for Features0-7,541
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$70,005$53,164

Return to top

Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20082009
ModelCaymanZ4
TrimSsDrive35i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Roll bar $200
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Exterior 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Chronometer$100 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,380$10,585
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,541

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20082009
ModelCaymanZ4
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase95.1 in98.3 in
Length170.9 in166.9 in
Width70.9 in70.5 in
Height51.4 in50.8 in
Curb Weight3,163 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.2 in
Cargo Volume14.5 ft310.9 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
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 height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Floor mats75Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested92573%
Total Not Requested35027%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60074%
Total Not Requested21526%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested160076%
Total Not Requested50024%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested80052%
Total Not Requested75048%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
USB port25No
Unbranded, 650W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45055%
Total Not Requested37545%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Porsche models.