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Porsche Cayman vs. BMW Z4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Cayman vs. BMW Z4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $63,925

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $16,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,980

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $10,601

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelCaymanZ4
TrimSsDrive35i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $59,100 $52,400
Base Invoice $51,567 $48,410
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690  
Sport Chrono Package 920  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990  
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 550
Automatic climate control, front 550  
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,360  
Xenon HID headlights 1,090  
Floor mats 115  
Heated front seats 480 500
CD changer, remote 650 600
Obstacle detection, rear 530 750
Navigation system 3,110 2,100
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,735 1,350
5-speed shiftable automatic 3,210  
Premium Package   2,500
Sport Package   2,300
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587  
Sport Chrono Package 782  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,692  
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 587 500
Automatic climate control, front 468  
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,156  
Xenon HID headlights 927  
Floor mats 98  
Heated front seats 408 455
CD changer, remote 553 545
Obstacle detection, rear 451 685
Navigation system 2,644 1,910
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,475 1,230
5-speed shiftable automatic 2,729  
Premium Package   2,275
Sport Package   2,095
Options (change) 20,175 10,650
Options (change) 17,154 9,695
Destination 860 875
Total Price $80,135 $63,925
Total Invoice $69,581 $58,980

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW Z4 sDrive35i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,064
Model Year20082011
ModelCaymanZ4
TrimSsDrive35i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine295hp H6300hp I6
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)230, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$80,135$63,925
Adjustments for Features0-7,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$80,135$56,920
Total Invoice$69,581$58,980
Adjustments for Features0-6,463
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,581$52,517

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20082011
ModelCaymanZ4
TrimSsDrive35i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
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 audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $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
Total Value of Features$2,380$9,385
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,005
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,463

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20082011
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

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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 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%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60078%
Total Not Requested16522%
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
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
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 Requested160074%
Total Not Requested57526%
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%

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