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Porsche Macan vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Macan vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $49,520

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $12,545

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720172008
ModelMacanMacanMacanMacan3-Series
TrimBaseSGTSTurbo328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $47,500 $54,400 $67,200 $76,000 $34,500
Porsche Connect 830 830 830 830  
Navigation system 1,730 1,730 1,730   2,100
PDLS 720 720      
18-way adaptive power front seats 2,080 1,710      
Heated front seats 525 525      
Auto-dimming mirrors 420 420 420 420  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690 690 550
Wood trim 550 550 0 0  
Roof rails 380 380 380 380  
Panoramic sunroof 1,670 1,670 1,670 1,670  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 950 950   950  
Sunshades, second row 250 250 250 250 250
Proximity key 790 790 790 790 500
Ski sack 110 110 110 110  
Compass 380 380 380 380  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,440 1,440 1,440 1,440  
Steering-linked headlights         800
Premium Package         3,350
Sport Package         1,700
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls         100
Cold Weather Package         750
Satellite radio - one year subscription         595
Adaptive cruise control         2,400
iPod integration         400
HD radio         350
Obstacle detection, rear         350
Porsche Connect 0 0 0 0  
Navigation system 0 0 0   1,910
PDLS 0 0      
18-way adaptive power front seats 0 0      
Heated front seats 0 0      
Auto-dimming mirrors 0 0 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 500
Wood trim 0 0 0 0  
Roof rails 0 0 0 0  
Panoramic sunroof 0 0 0 0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 0 0   0  
Sunshades, second row 0 0 0 0 230
Proximity key 0 0 0 0 455
Ski sack 0 0 0 0  
Compass 0 0 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0 0 0 0  
Steering-linked headlights         730
Premium Package         3,050
Sport Package         1,545
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls         90
Cold Weather Package         685
Satellite radio - one year subscription         540
Adaptive cruise control         2,135
iPod integration         365
HD radio         315
Obstacle detection, rear         320
Options (change) 13,515 13,145 8,690 7,910 14,195
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 12,870
Destination 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 825
Total Price $62,065 $68,595 $76,940 $84,960 $49,520

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Macan vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 3-Series 328i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Macan Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,507
Model Year20172017201720172008
ModelMacanMacanMacanMacan3-Series
TrimBaseSGTSTurbo328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine252hp I4340hp V6360hp V6400hp V6230hp I6
TransmissionS7S7S7S7M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)150, 8150, 8150, 8665, 14?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/55-19265/45-20235/55-19225/45-17
Total Price$62,065$68,595$76,940$84,960$49,520
Adjustments for Features-7,115-7,115-8,540-9,8650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,950$61,480$68,400$75,095$49,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,530$13,450$20,145$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Macan vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20172017201720172008
ModelMacanMacanMacanMacan3-Series
TrimBaseSGTSTurbo328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manual    $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 
RWD    $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850 
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Terrain selector$200$200$200$200 
Tires, run-flat    $150
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net    $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate    $150
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Climate Control 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust$250$250 $250 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0  
Body color exterior trim   $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0$0 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
iPod integration    $100
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250 
Traffic information    $25
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter$25$25$25$25 
Boost gauge$75$75$75$75 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300 $300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300 $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Floor mats$75$75$75$75 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 $150 
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
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
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 
Synthetic suede headliner   $650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0
Total Value of Features$9,555$9,555$10,980$12,305$2,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,115$7,115$8,540$9,865$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-120-109-117-1220

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Macan vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20172008
ModelMacan3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase110.5 in108.7 in
Length184.3 in178.2 in
Width75.7 in71.5 in
Height63.9 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,903 lb.3,463 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.7 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.0 ft358.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Macan

Porsche Connect
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
App support0No
Remote app25No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
PDLS
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested15075%
Total Not Requested5025%
18-way adaptive power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested120065%
Total Not Requested65035%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche Macan S

Porsche Connect
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
App support0No
Remote app25No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
PDLS
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested15075%
Total Not Requested5025%
18-way adaptive power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested65039%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche Macan GTS

Porsche Connect
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
App support0No
Remote app25No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche Macan Turbo

Porsche Connect
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
App support0No
Remote app25No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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 OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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
Total Requested2850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
255/40VR17 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

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