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

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Porsche Panamera vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,845

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $39,535

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112007
ModelPanameraPanamera3-Series
TrimBaseS328i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $74,400 $89,800 $34,200
PDLS 770    
Auto-dimming mirrors 420    
Satellite radio 750 750 595
Metallic paint (extra cost) 760 760 475
Rear wiper 360 360  
Wood trim 995 995  
Heated front seats 525    
Proximity key 1,090 1,090 500
Adaptive cruise control 2,490 2,490 2,400
Ski sack 405 405  
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595  
Roof rack 400 400  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,020 1,020  
Sunshades, second row, power 450 450  
Premium Package     3,250
Cold Weather Package     750
Navigation system     2,100
Steering-linked headlights     800
Obstacle detection, rear     350
iPod integration     400
Sunshades, second row     250
PDLS 0    
Auto-dimming mirrors 0    
Satellite radio 0 0 540
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 430
Rear wiper 306 306  
Wood trim 0 846  
Heated front seats 0    
Proximity key 927 927 455
Adaptive cruise control 0 0 2,135
Ski sack 344 344  
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506  
Roof rack 340 340  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 0 0  
Sunshades, second row, power 0 0  
Premium Package     2,960
Cold Weather Package     685
Navigation system     1,910
Steering-linked headlights     730
Obstacle detection, rear     320
iPod integration     365
Sunshades, second row     230
Options (change) 11,030 9,315 11,870
Options (change) 2,423 3,269 10,760
Destination 950 950 775
Total Price $86,380 $100,065 $46,845

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 3-Series 328i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Panamera
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $37,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,721
Model Year201120112007
ModelPanameraPanamera3-Series
TrimBaseS328i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine300hp V6400hp V8230hp I6
TransmissionS7S7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 11235, 11?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18205/55-16
Total Price$86,380$100,065$46,845
Adjustments for Features-2,400-2,9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$83,980$97,165$46,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,185$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201120112007
ModelPanameraPanamera3-Series
TrimBaseS328i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshades, second row  $125
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net  $40
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $250
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Residual heat  $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Regenerative braking $0 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive$15$15 
Off-road navigation system$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,155$5,655$2,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,400$2,900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-94-1220

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20112007
ModelPanamera3-Series
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase115.0 in108.7 in
Length195.6 in178.2 in
Width76.0 in71.5 in
Height55.8 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,881 lb.3,463 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.9 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.3 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.7 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.6 ft358.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera

PDLS
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
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
Total Requested235082%
Total Not Requested50018%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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