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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: $52,525

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $38,435

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120142014
ModelPanameraPanamera3-Series3-Series
TrimBaseS328i328d
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $74,400 $89,800 $41,450 $42,950
Sport Chrono Package Plus 1,480 1,480    
Auto-dimming mirrors 420      
Adaptive cruise control 2,490 2,490    
Satellite radio 750 750    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 760 760 550 550
Wood trim 995 995    
Rear wiper 360 360    
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595    
Proximity key 1,090 1,090    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,020 1,020    
Premium Package Plus 5,650      
Rearview camera   1,255    
Heated second row seats   525    
Sunshades, second row, power   450    
Driver Assistance Package     950 950
Navigation system     2,150 2,150
Cold Weather Package     950 950
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,200 1,200
Premium Package     2,200 2,200
Steering-linked headlights     900 900
Sunshades, second row     250 250
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,000 1,000
Sport Chrono Package Plus 0 0    
Auto-dimming mirrors 0      
Adaptive cruise control 0 0    
Satellite radio 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 500 500
Wood trim 0 846    
Rear wiper 306 306    
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506    
Proximity key 927 927    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 0 0    
Premium Package Plus 0      
Rearview camera   0    
Heated second row seats   0    
Sunshades, second row, power   0    
Driver Assistance Package     865 865
Navigation system     1,955 1,955
Cold Weather Package     865 865
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,090 1,090
Premium Package     2,000 2,000
Steering-linked headlights     820 820
Sunshades, second row     230 230
Adaptive dampers - electrical     910 910
Options (change) 15,610 11,770 10,150 10,150
Options (change) 1,739 2,585 9,235 9,235
Destination 950 950 925 925
Total Price $90,960 $102,520 $52,525 $54,025

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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: $39,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,955
Model Year2011201120142014
ModelPanameraPanamera3-Series3-Series
TrimBaseS328i328d
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine300hp V6400hp V8240hp I4180hp I4 D
TransmissionS7S7T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 11235, 11205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$90,960$102,520$52,525$54,025
Adjustments for Features-9750-2,015-1,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$89,985$102,520$50,510$52,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,535$0$1,600

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Features Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2011201120142014
ModelPanameraPanamera3-Series3-Series
TrimBaseS328i328d
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100 $100$100
Power liftgate$350$350  
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power$225   
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Hill descent control  $250$250
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net  $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Second-row low console$100$100  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Residual heat  $50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400  
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Off-road navigation system$0$0  
S Voice support  $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Text dictation  $50$50
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer$100$100  
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Performance meter$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Memory system, passenger seat$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 $150$150
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,015$6,040$8,055$7,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$975$0$2,015$1,915
Value of Feature Adjustments-290-1,860-1,767

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20112014
ModelPanamera3-Series
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase115.0 in110.6 in
Length195.6 in182.1 in
Width76.0 in71.3 in
Height55.8 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,881 lb.3,546 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.9 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.3 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.7 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.6 ft353.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera

Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Performance meter150No
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested175064%
Total Not Requested97536%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera S

Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Performance meter150No
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71563%
Total Not Requested42537%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71563%
Total Not Requested42537%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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