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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: $56,200

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132014
ModelPanamera3-Series
TrimS Hybrid328i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $96,150 $41,450
Sport Chrono Package Plus 810  
Adaptive cruise control 2,490  
Satellite radio 750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 550
Wood trim 995  
HD radio 370  
Rearview camera 1,255  
Voice control for nav and audio 595  
App support 210  
Heated second row seats 525  
Heated steering wheel 250  
Proximity key 1,090  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,020  
Sunshades, second row, power 450  
Driver Assistance Package   950
Navigation system   2,150
Cold Weather Package   950
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200
Premium Package   2,200
Steering-linked headlights   900
Sunshades, second row   250
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000
Sport Chrono Package Plus 0  
Adaptive cruise control 0  
Satellite radio 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 500
Wood trim 0  
HD radio 0  
Rearview camera 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 506  
App support 0  
Heated second row seats 0  
Heated steering wheel 0  
Proximity key 927  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 0  
Sunshades, second row, power 0  
Driver Assistance Package   865
Navigation system   1,955
Cold Weather Package   865
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,090
Premium Package   2,000
Steering-linked headlights   820
Sunshades, second row   230
Adaptive dampers - electrical   910
Options (change) 11,600 10,150
Options (change) 1,433 9,235
Destination 975 925
Total Price $108,725 $52,525

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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 S Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $56,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,407
Model Year20132014
ModelPanamera3-Series
TrimS Hybrid328i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine380hp V6 H240hp I4
TransmissionT8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG25/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 11205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18225/50-17
Total Price$108,725$52,525
Adjustments for Features0-715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$108,725$51,810

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Features Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20132014
ModelPanamera3-Series
TrimS Hybrid328i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshades, second row $125
Sunshades, second row, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Hill descent control $250
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Residual heat $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Off-road navigation system$0 
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Performance meter$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Tires, high-efficiency (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$6,815$7,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-660

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20132014
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 Weight4,365 lb.4,045 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 S Hybrid

Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer75No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Performance meter150No
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested30057%
Total Not Requested22543%

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 support0Yes
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%

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