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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: $48,650

BMW Z4 3.0si   
Difference: $16,500

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620082008
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanCaymanZ4Z4
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTS3.0siM Coupe
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $52,600 $59,200 $64,100 $75,200 $40,700 $50,400
Premium Package 1,780   1,170 965 2,350 2,950
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825 3,825 3,825 3,025    
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,320 1,320 1,320      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790 1,790 1,790      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710 475 475
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 365 615 165    
Wood trim 1,515   1,515   0 0
HD radio   1,040     350 350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       650    
Sport Package         1,400  
Navigation system         1,800 1,800
Heated front seats         500 500
Headlight washers         250  
Premium Package 0   0 0 2,140 2,685
Adaptive sport seats plus 0 0 0 0    
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0 0 0      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 0 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 430 430
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0    
Wood trim 0   0   0 0
HD radio   0     315 315
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       0    
Sport Package         1,275  
Navigation system         1,640 1,640
Heated front seats         455 455
Headlight washers         230  
Options (change) 11,555 9,050 10,945 5,515 7,125 6,075
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 6,485 5,525
Destination 995 995 995 995 825 825
Total Price $65,150 $69,245 $76,040 $81,710 $48,650 $57,300

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW Z4 3.0si
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayman GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,939
Model Year201620162016201620082008
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanCaymanZ4Z4
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTS3.0siM Coupe
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine275hp H6275hp H6325hp H6340hp H6255hp I6330hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4235, 9235, 9235, 9430, 10430, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20225/40-18225/45-18
Total Price$65,150$69,245$76,040$81,710$48,650$57,300
Adjustments for Features-1,710-2,725-1,960-3,685-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,440$66,520$74,080$78,025$48,600$57,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,080$10,640$14,585$0$8,700

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW Z4

Model Year201620162016201620082008
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanCaymanZ4Z4
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTS3.0siM Coupe
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front $150    
Obstacle detection, rear $250    
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350  
Tires, run-flat    $150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover    $75$75
Cargo net$40$40$40$40  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500  
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300  $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500  
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0$0  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0  
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0    
HD radio $50  $50$50
Media drive $15    
Navigation system $600  $600$600
Off-road navigation system $0    
Satellite radio $200    
Surround sound    $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200
Traffic information $25    
USB port $25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer   $100  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25
Visor mirror, driver    $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim  $250 $250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250  
Synthetic suede headliner   $650  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000  
Wood trim$300 $300 $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500   
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100  
Total Value of Features$4,405$5,420$4,655$6,380$2,745$2,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,710$2,725$1,960$3,685$50$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-26-39-26-45-460

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20162008
ModelCaymanZ4
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase97.4 in98.2 in
Length172.4 in161.9 in
Width70.9 in70.1 in
Height50.9 in49.9 in
Curb Weight2,889 lb.3,109 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in37.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.5 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.0 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft39.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Residual heat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested145082%
Total Not Requested32518%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested80044%
Total Not Requested100056%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman Black Edition

Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested80044%
Total Not Requested100056%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Residual heat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested95075%
Total Not Requested32525%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested80044%
Total Not Requested100056%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman GTS

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Residual heat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested90084%
Total Not Requested17516%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested70041%
Total Not Requested100059%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 3.0si

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested10011%
Total Not Requested85089%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
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
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested180090%
Total Not Requested20010%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 M Coupe

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Surround sound250No
THX-certified, 430W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
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
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested145064%
Total Not Requested80036%

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