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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: $47,275

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $39,705

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112010
ModelPanameraPanamera3-Series
TrimBaseS328i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $74,400 $89,800 $35,700
PDLS 770    
Auto-dimming mirrors 420    
Satellite radio 750 750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 760 760 550
Wood trim 995 995  
Rear wiper 360 360  
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  
Obstacle detection, front 600 600  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,020 1,020  
Roof rack 400 400  
Sunshades, second row, power 450 450  
Premium Package     1,900
Obstacle detection, rear     750
Steering-linked headlights     900
Navigation system     2,100
Cold Weather Package     900
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350
Sunshades, second row     250
Roof rails     100
PDLS 0    
Auto-dimming mirrors 0    
Satellite radio 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 500
Wood trim 0 846  
Rear wiper 306 306  
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  
Obstacle detection, front 0 510  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 0 0  
Roof rack 340 340  
Sunshades, second row, power 0 0  
Premium Package     1,730
Obstacle detection, rear     685
Steering-linked headlights     820
Navigation system     1,910
Cold Weather Package     820
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320
Sunshades, second row     230
Roof rails     90
Options (change) 11,630 9,915 10,700
Options (change) 2,423 3,779 9,695
Destination 950 950 875
Total Price $86,980 $100,665 $47,275

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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: $37,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,319
Model Year201120112010
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?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18225/45-17
Total Price$86,980$100,665$47,275
Adjustments for Features-2,510-3,0100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$84,470$97,655$47,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,185$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201120112010
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 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshades, second row  $125
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
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
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
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 
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 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
iPod integration  $100
Off-road navigation system$0$0 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
USB port$25$25 
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 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Floor mats$75$75 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
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$5,715$6,215$3,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,510$3,010$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-97-1410

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20112010
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

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
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
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 Requested145074%
Total Not Requested50026%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

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