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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: $65,395

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $8,840

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620132013
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanZ4Z4
TrimBaseBlack EditionSsDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $52,600 $59,200 $64,100 $55,150 $64,200
Premium Package Plus 3,620   2,950    
Infotainment Package 3,990   3,990    
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825 3,825 3,825    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,160 2,160 2,160 1,350 1,350
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 550 550
Power-folding mirrors 320 320 320    
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 365 615    
Wood trim 1,790   1,790   0
Obstacle detection, rear 530   530 750 750
Heated steering wheel 270 270 270    
Voice control for nav and audio 520 520 520    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790 1,790 1,790    
Obstacle detection, front 330   330    
CD changer, in-dash 670 670 670    
Aluminum trim   1,030      
HD radio   1,040      
Interior ambient lighting   340      
Proximity key   790      
App support   210   250 250
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0    
Cold Weather Package       850 850
Navigation system       2,150 2,150
M Sport Package       2,500  
CD changer, remote       600 600
Satellite radio - one year subscription       350 350
Premium Package Plus 0   0    
Infotainment Package 0   0    
Adaptive sport seats plus 0 0 0    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0 0 1,230 1,230
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 500 500
Power-folding mirrors 0 0 0    
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0    
Wood trim 0   0   0
Obstacle detection, rear 0   0 685 685
Heated steering wheel 0 0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 0 0    
Obstacle detection, front 0   0    
CD changer, in-dash 0 0 0    
Aluminum trim   0      
HD radio   0      
Interior ambient lighting   0      
Proximity key   0      
App support   0   230 230
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0    
Cold Weather Package       775 775
Navigation system       1,955 1,955
M Sport Package       2,275  
CD changer, remote       545 545
Satellite radio - one year subscription       320 320
Options (change) 21,140 14,040 20,470 9,350 6,850
Options (change) 0 0 0 8,515 6,240
Destination 995 995 995 895 895
Total Price $74,735 $74,235 $85,565 $65,395 $71,945

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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: $14,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $53,666
Model Year20162016201620132013
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanZ4Z4
TrimBaseBlack EditionSsDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine275hp H6275hp H6325hp H6300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9235, 9445, 10?, 10650, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$74,735$74,235$85,565$65,395$71,945
Adjustments for Features-5000-750-6,155-7,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,235$74,235$84,815$59,240$64,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,580$0$4,850

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20162016201620132013
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanZ4Z4
TrimBaseBlack EditionSsDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150 
7-speed automated manual    $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app   $25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Roll bar   $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Tires, run-flat   $150$150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Ski sack   $50$50
Climate Control 
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15  
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0  
Raised top speed limiter   $0$0
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0  
Power retractable hardtop   $6750$6750
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD changer, remote   $200$200
CD player   $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0  
DVD-compatible player    $0
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0  
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound  $250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass   $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Trip computer$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 
Aluminum trim $100 $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Metal pedals$75$75$75  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Wood trim$300 $300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$3,265$2,765$3,515$8,920$10,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$500$0$750$6,155$7,855
Value of Feature Adjustments-70-9-5,678-7,247

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20162013
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.3,264 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
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?
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested91572%
Total Not Requested35028%
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%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman Black Edition

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%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

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
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested162582%
Total Not Requested35018%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested915100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
App support
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested0100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested390100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested76575%
Total Not Requested25025%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Raised top speed limiter0No
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Total Requested50043%
Total Not Requested65057%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
App support
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested0100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested390100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%

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