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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: $49,020

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $40,295

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152015201520152008
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanamera3-Series
TrimBaseSS E-HybridGTSTurboTurbo S328i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $78,100 $93,200 $99,000 $113,400 $141,300 $180,300 $34,500
PDLS 770            
14-way power front seats 1,705 1,705 1,705        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 790 790     550
Rear wiper 360 360   360 360 360  
Wood trim 995 995 995        
Ski sack 405 405 405 405 405 405  
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595 595 595  
Roof rack 400 400 400 400 400 400  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,020 1,020 1,020 1,020 1,020 1,020  
Sunshades, second row, power 490 490 490 490 490 490  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690  
Steering-linked headlights             800
Navigation system             2,100
Premium Package             3,350
Sport Package             1,200
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls             100
Cold Weather Package             750
Satellite radio - one year subscription             595
Adaptive cruise control             2,400
Proximity key             500
Sunshades, second row             250
iPod integration             400
HD radio             350
Obstacle detection, rear             350
PDLS 0            
14-way power front seats 0 0 0        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0     500
Rear wiper 306 306   306 306 306  
Wood trim 0 0 0        
Ski sack 344 344 344 344 344 344  
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506 506 506 506 506  
Roof rack 340 340 340 340 340 340  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Sunshades, second row, power 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Steering-linked headlights             730
Navigation system             1,910
Premium Package             3,050
Sport Package             1,090
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls             90
Cold Weather Package             685
Satellite radio - one year subscription             540
Adaptive cruise control             2,135
Proximity key             455
Sunshades, second row             230
iPod integration             365
HD radio             315
Obstacle detection, rear             320
Options (change) 10,220 9,450 9,090 6,750 5,960 5,960 13,695
Options (change) 1,496 1,496 1,190 1,496 1,496 1,496 12,415
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 825
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,752 0 0 0 0
Total Price $89,315 $103,645 $104,333 $121,145 $148,255 $187,255 $49,020

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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 E-Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $37,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,428
Model Year2015201520152015201520152008
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanamera3-Series
TrimBaseSS E-HybridGTSTurboTurbo S328i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine310hp V6420hp V6333hp V6 PiH440hp V8520hp V8570hp V8230hp I6
TransmissionS7S7T8S7S7S7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 11235, 11235, 11235, 11585, 14585, 14?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18255/45-19255/45-19255/40-20225/45-17
Total Price$89,315$103,645$104,333$121,145$148,255$187,255$49,020
Adjustments for Features-3,200-3,700-4,850-9,775-9,250-14,6750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$86,115$99,945$99,483$111,370$139,005$172,580$49,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,830$13,368$25,255$52,890$86,465$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2015201520152015201520152008
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanamera3-Series
TrimBaseSS E-HybridGTSTurboTurbo S328i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 $1200$1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300    
6-speed manual      $150
RWD$0$0$0   $0
AWD   $1700$1700$1700 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control      $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850$850$850 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Proximity key    $250$250$250
Remote app  $25    
Remote window/roof operation      $15
Sunshades, second row      $125
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225$225$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual      $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Ceramic brake rotors     $4000 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Tires, run-flat      $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based     $100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net      $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate      $150
Roof rack$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Roof rails      $250
Second-row low console$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls      $150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Residual heat      $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0    
9 kWh battery pack  $0    
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500   
Regenerative braking $0 $0$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit     $0 
Body kit (gray/black)   $0   
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0$0 
Panoramic sunroof      $1200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400$400$400 
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0 
iPod integration      $100
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription      $250
Surround sound    $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar      $200
Traffic information      $25
USB port$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 $25  
Chronometer   $100 $100 
Compass      $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25    
LED headlights    $1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse      $25
Performance meter   $150 $150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300   
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300   
Carbon fiber trim   $200   
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Floor mats$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Heated second row seats    $200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$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$150$150$150 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat      $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat      $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100   
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300 $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars     $500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000$1000$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200 $200 
Tires, high-efficiency (optional)  $0    
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 $100 
Total Value of Features$8,280$8,780$9,930$14,855$14,330$19,755$5,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,200$3,700$4,850$9,775$9,250$14,675$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-89-89119-201-155-1950

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20152008
ModelPanamera3-Series
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase115.0 in108.7 in
Length197.0 in178.2 in
Width76.0 in71.5 in
Height55.8 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,124 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%
14-way power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Total Requested20030%
Total Not Requested47570%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera S

14-way power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Total Requested20030%
Total Not Requested47570%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid

14-way power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Total Requested20030%
Total Not Requested47570%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

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 information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
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
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 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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested265093%
Total Not Requested2007%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45HR17 tires400No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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