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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: $65,620

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $4,895

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112009
ModelCaymanCaymanZ4
TrimBaseSsDrive35i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $51,900 $62,100 $51,650
Convenience Package 2,230 2,230  
Sport Chrono Package 960 960  
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055 3,055  
Navigation system 3,430   2,100
Unbranded 235W 9 speakers 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 550
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615  
Heated front seats 525 525  
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530 750
Heated steering wheel 250 250  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 2,090 2,090  
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,025 2,025 1,350
CD changer, in-dash 650 650  
Infotainment Package   3,640  
Premium Sound Package     2,000
Premium Package     2,500
Sport Package     2,300
Cold Weather Package     1,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595
Convenience Package 0 0  
Sport Chrono Package 0 0  
Adaptive Sports Seats 0 0  
Navigation system 0   1,910
Unbranded 235W 9 speakers 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 500
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0  
Heated front seats 0 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451 685
Heated steering wheel 0 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0 1,230
CD changer, in-dash 0 0  
Infotainment Package   0  
Premium Sound Package     1,820
Premium Package     2,275
Sport Package     2,095
Cold Weather Package     910
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540
Options (change) 17,665 17,875 13,145
Options (change) 451 451 11,965
Destination 950 950 825
Total Price $70,515 $80,925 $65,620

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW Z4 sDrive35i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayman S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,900
Model Year201120112009
ModelCaymanCaymanZ4
TrimBaseSsDrive35i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine265hp H6320hp H6300hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9325, 11650, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$70,515$80,925$65,620
Adjustments for Features0-250-7,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,515$80,675$57,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,160$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW Z4

Model Year201120112009
ModelCaymanCaymanZ4
TrimBaseSsDrive35i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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$15 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0 
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Exterior 
Power retractable hardtop  $6750
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD changer, remote  $200
CD player  $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
Off-road navigation system$0$0 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Chronometer$100$100 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 
Total Value of Features$1,965$2,215$9,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$7,630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4-7,013

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20112009
ModelCaymanZ4
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase95.1 in98.3 in
Length171.1 in166.9 in
Width70.9 in70.5 in
Height51.4 in50.8 in
Curb Weight2,977 lb.3,242 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested130096%
Total Not Requested504%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
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
Porsche Cayman S

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested130096%
Total Not Requested504%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
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%
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
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested74091%
Total Not Requested759%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested47558%
Total Not Requested35042%
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 link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested170081%
Total Not Requested40019%
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested39072%
Total Not Requested15028%

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