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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: $71,625

BMW Z4 sDrive35is   
Difference: $12,960

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelCaymanZ4
TrimSsDrive35is
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $62,100 $61,550
Infotainment Package 3,640  
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055  
Convenience Package 2,230  
Sport Chrono Package 960  
7-speed automated manual 3,660  
CD changer, in-dash 650  
Voice control for nav and audio 595  
Heated steering wheel 250  
Heated front seats 525  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,025 1,350
Obstacle detection, rear 530 750
Audio controls on steering wheel 615  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 2,090  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 550
Navigation system   2,100
Premium Package   2,500
Cold Weather Package   1,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
CD changer, remote   600
Infotainment Package 0  
Adaptive Sports Seats 0  
Convenience Package 0  
Sport Chrono Package 0  
7-speed automated manual 0  
CD changer, in-dash 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Heated steering wheel 0  
Heated front seats 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 1,230
Obstacle detection, rear 451 685
Audio controls on steering wheel 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 500
Navigation system   1,910
Premium Package   2,275
Cold Weather Package   910
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
CD changer, remote   545
Options (change) 21,535 9,200
Options (change) 451 8,375
Destination 950 875
Total Price $84,585 $71,625

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW Z4 sDrive35is
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayman S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $57,958
Model Year20122011
ModelCaymanZ4
TrimSsDrive35is
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine320hp H6335hp I6
TransmissionS7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)325, 11?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$84,585$71,625
Adjustments for Features0-7,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$84,585$64,345

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20122011
ModelCaymanZ4
TrimSsDrive35is
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
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 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Exterior 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Off-road navigation system$0 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Chronometer$100 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50
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
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$3,190$10,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,280
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,716

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20122011
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 Weight3,075 lb.3,538 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 S

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Total Requested84057%
Total Not Requested62543%
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%
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 control100Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested74097%
Total Not Requested253%
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 link100Yes
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 recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
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 recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested170078%
Total Not Requested47522%
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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