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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: $66,120

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $6,690

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142009
ModelCaymanCaymanZ4
TrimBaseSsDrive35i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $52,600 $63,800 $51,650
Premium Package Plus 3,620 2,950  
Infotainment Package 3,990 3,990  
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825 3,825  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,025 2,025 1,350
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 550
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615  
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530 750
Heated steering wheel 270 270  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790 1,790  
Power-folding mirrors 320 320  
Voice control for nav and audio 520 520  
Obstacle detection, front 330 330  
CD changer, in-dash 670 670  
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0  
Premium Sound Package     2,000
Navigation system     2,100
Premium Package     2,500
Sport Package     2,300
Cold Weather Package     1,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595
Proximity key     500
Premium Package Plus 0 0  
Infotainment Package 0 0  
Adaptive sport seats plus 0 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0 1,230
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 500
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451 685
Heated steering wheel 0 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 0  
Power-folding mirrors 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0  
Obstacle detection, front 0 0  
CD changer, in-dash 0 0  
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0  
Premium Sound Package     1,820
Navigation system     1,910
Premium Package     2,275
Sport Package     2,095
Cold Weather Package     910
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540
Proximity key     455
Options (change) 19,215 18,545 13,645
Options (change) 451 451 12,420
Destination 995 995 825
Total Price $72,810 $83,340 $66,120

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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: $12,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $53,804
Model Year201420142009
ModelCaymanCaymanZ4
TrimBaseSsDrive35i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine275hp H6325hp H6300hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4445, 10650, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/40-19225/40-18
Total Price$72,810$83,340$66,120
Adjustments for Features0-250-6,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,810$83,090$60,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,280$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW Z4

Model Year201420142009
ModelCaymanCaymanZ4
TrimBaseSsDrive35i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Roll bar  $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Ski sack  $50
Climate Control 
Residual heat$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0 
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Power retractable hardtop  $6750
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD changer, remote  $200
CD player  $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
DVD-compatible player  $0
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 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$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
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Total Value of Features$3,140$3,390$9,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$6,005
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4-5,519

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20142009
ModelCaymanZ4
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase97.4 in98.3 in
Length172.4 in166.9 in
Width70.9 in70.5 in
Height50.9 in50.8 in
Curb Weight2,889 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 Volume15.0 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested312583%
Total Not Requested65017%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
App support0No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested91572%
Total Not Requested35028%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
App support0No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested915100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested262580%
Total Not Requested65020%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested79097%
Total Not Requested253%
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 seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested190090%
Total Not Requested20010%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%
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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