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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: $73,335

BMW Z4 sDrive35is   
Difference: $4,600

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152014
ModelCaymanZ4
TrimBasesDrive35is
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $52,600 $65,800
7-speed automated manual 3,200  
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,160 1,350
Premium Package Plus 3,620  
Infotainment Package 3,990  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 550
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790  
Power-folding mirrors 320  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615  
Wood trim 1,790 0
Obstacle detection, rear 530 750
Heated steering wheel 270  
Voice control for nav and audio 520  
Obstacle detection, front 330  
CD changer, in-dash 670  
Cold Weather Package   700
Technology Package   2,250
Cargo net   60
CD changer, remote   600
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
7-speed automated manual 0  
Adaptive sport seats plus 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 1,230
Premium Package Plus 0  
Infotainment Package 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 500
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0  
Power-folding mirrors 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0  
Wood trim 0 0
Obstacle detection, rear 451 685
Heated steering wheel 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Obstacle detection, front 0  
CD changer, in-dash 0  
Cold Weather Package   635
Technology Package   2,050
Cargo net   53
CD changer, remote   545
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 24,340 6,610
Options (change) 451 6,018
Destination 995 925
Total Price $77,935 $73,335

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW Z4 sDrive35is
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayman
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $60,441
Model Year20152014
ModelCaymanZ4
TrimBasesDrive35is
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine275hp H6335hp I6
TransmissionS7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9650, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$77,935$73,335
Adjustments for Features0-6,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,935$67,080

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20152014
ModelCaymanZ4
TrimBasesDrive35is
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Roll bar $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Residual heat$50 
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 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Off-road navigation system$0 
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$4,040$10,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,771

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20152014
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 Weight2,954 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 Volume15.0 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman

Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
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
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 Requested212586%
Total Not Requested35014%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
App support0Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested91572%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71591%
Total Not Requested759%

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