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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: $51,095

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $11,225

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720172012
ModelMacanMacanMacanMacan3-Series
TrimBaseSGTSTurbo328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $47,500 $54,400 $67,200 $76,000 $37,500
Porsche Connect 830 830 830 830  
18-way adaptive power front seats 370 370      
Navigation system 1,730 1,730 1,730   2,150
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690 690 550
Wood trim 550 550 0 0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 950 950   950  
Roof rails 380 380 380 380 100
Heated steering wheel 250 250 250    
Sunshades, second row 250 250 250 250  
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  
Premium Package Plus 5,950 5,690      
Panoramic sunroof     1,670 1,670  
Proximity key     790 790  
Heated second row seats     525 525  
Auto-dimming mirrors       420  
Premium Package         1,900
Sport Package         1,650
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls         100
Cold Weather Package         900
Satellite radio - one year subscription         350
Adaptive cruise control         2,400
App support         250
Convenience Package         2,350
Porsche Connect 0 0 0 0  
18-way adaptive power front seats 0 0      
Navigation system 0 0 0   1,955
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 500
Wood trim 0 0 0 0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 0 0   0  
Roof rails 0 0 0 0 90
Heated steering wheel 0 0 0    
Sunshades, second row 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  
Premium Package Plus 0 0      
Panoramic sunroof     0 0  
Proximity key     0 0  
Heated second row seats     0 0  
Auto-dimming mirrors       0  
Premium Package         1,730
Sport Package         1,500
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls         90
Cold Weather Package         820
Satellite radio - one year subscription         320
Adaptive cruise control         2,135
App support         230
Convenience Package         2,140
Options (change) 13,770 13,510 8,935 8,325 12,700
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 11,510
Destination 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 895
Total Price $62,320 $68,960 $77,185 $85,375 $51,095

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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
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,162
Model Year20172017201720172012
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)665, 14665, 14150, 8665, 14180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/55-19265/45-20235/55-19225/45-17
Total Price$62,320$68,960$77,185$85,375$51,095
Adjustments for Features-7,525-7,525-8,100-9,6250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,795$61,435$69,085$75,750$51,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,640$14,290$20,955$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Macan vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20172017201720172012
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 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
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 
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
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 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player    $0
iPod integration    $100
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 
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Surround sound$250$250 $250 
Traffic information    $25
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices    $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter$25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150$150
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$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  
Total Value of Features$10,190$10,190$10,765$12,290$2,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,525$7,525$8,100$9,625$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-127-115-110-1180

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Macan vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20172012
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 in37.4 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 support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 665W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested280067%
Total Not Requested140033%

Option Package Details
Porsche Macan S

Porsche Connect
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 665W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested260065%
Total Not Requested140035%

Option Package Details
Porsche Macan GTS

Porsche Connect
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche Macan Turbo

Porsche Connect
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested106596%
Total Not Requested504%
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested1650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45HR17 tires400No
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 Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested142593%
Total Not Requested1007%

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