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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: $66,435

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $13,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,293

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $8,288

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082014
ModelCaymanZ4
TrimSsDrive35i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $59,100 $56,950
Base Invoice $51,567 $52,575
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690  
Sport Chrono Package 920  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990  
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
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,735 1,350
Navigation system 3,110  
5-speed shiftable automatic 3,210  
Technology Package   2,250
M Sport Package   2,500
Cargo net   60
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587  
Sport Chrono Package 782  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,692  
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
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,475 1,230
Navigation system 2,644  
5-speed shiftable automatic 2,729  
Technology Package   2,050
M Sport Package   2,275
Cargo net   53
Options (change) 20,175 8,560
Options (change) 17,154 7,793
Destination 860 925
Total Price $80,135 $66,435
Total Invoice $69,581 $61,293

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW Z4 sDrive35i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,341
Model Year20082014
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$66,435
Adjustments for Features0-7,645
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$80,135$58,790
Total Invoice$69,581$61,293
Adjustments for Features0-7,053
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,581$54,240

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20082014
ModelCaymanZ4
TrimSsDrive35i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
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 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
S Voice support $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
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$2,340$9,985
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,645
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,053

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20082014
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

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
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60076%
Total Not Requested19024%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Raised top speed limiter0No
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Total Requested50043%
Total Not Requested65057%

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