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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: $51,345

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $37,830

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162016201620162012
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanamera3-Series
TrimBaseEditionSS E-HybridGTSTurboTurbo S328i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $78,100 $80,000 $93,200 $96,100 $113,400 $141,300 $180,300 $37,500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 790 790 790     550
Wood trim 995 995 995 995        
Rear wiper 360 360 360   360 360 360  
Heated steering wheel 270 270 270 270 270 270 270  
Remote app 540 540 540   540 540 540  
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595 595 595 595  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,020 1,020 1,020 1,020 1,020 1,020 1,020  
Roof rack 430 430 430 430 430 430 430  
Sunshades, second row, power 490 490 490 490 490 490 490  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690  
Premium Package 2,770   2,230 2,040       1,900
Heated second row seats         550      
Auto-dimming headlights           610 610 250
Navigation system               2,150
Sport Package               1,650
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls               100
Cold Weather Package               900
Satellite radio - one year subscription               350
Adaptive cruise control               2,400
Roof rails               100
App support               250
Convenience Package               2,350
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 0     500
Wood trim 0 0 0 0        
Rear wiper 0 0 0   0 0 0  
Heated steering wheel 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Remote app 0 0 0   0 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Roof rack 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Sunshades, second row, power 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Premium Package 0   0 0       1,730
Heated second row seats         0      
Auto-dimming headlights           0 0 230
Navigation system               1,955
Sport Package               1,500
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls               90
Cold Weather Package               820
Satellite radio - one year subscription               320
Adaptive cruise control               2,135
Roof rails               90
App support               230
Convenience Package               2,140
Options (change) 10,950 8,180 10,410 9,320 7,735 7,005 7,005 12,950
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11,740
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 995 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,752 0 0 0 0
Total Price $90,045 $89,175 $104,605 $101,663 $122,130 $149,300 $188,300 $51,345

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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: $33,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,898
Model Year20162016201620162016201620162012
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanamera3-Series
TrimBaseEditionSS E-HybridGTSTurboTurbo S328i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine310hp V6310hp V6420hp V6333hp V6 PiH440hp V8520hp V8570hp V8230hp I6
TransmissionS7S7S7T8S7S7S7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 11585, 14235, 11235, 11235, 11585, 14585, 14180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18255/45-19245/50-18245/50-18255/45-19255/45-19255/40-20225/45-17
Total Price$90,045$89,175$104,605$101,663$122,130$149,300$188,300$51,345
Adjustments for Features-3,085-3,835-3,585-4,710-9,460-8,935-14,3600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$86,960$85,340$101,020$96,953$112,670$140,365$173,940$51,345
Cost Above Minimum$1,620$0$15,680$11,613$27,330$55,025$88,600$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20162016201620162016201620162012
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanamera3-Series
TrimBaseEditionSS E-HybridGTSTurboTurbo S328i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200$1200 $1200$1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300    
6-speed manual       $150
RWD$0$0$0$0   $0
AWD    $1700$1700$1700 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control       $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850$850$850$850 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Proximity key     $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation       $15
Sunshades, second row       $125
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225$225$225$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual       $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats       $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Ceramic brake rotors      $4000 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200    
Rollover sensor$50$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
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Roof rack$300$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Roof rails       $250
Second-row low console$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls       $150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Residual heat       $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$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$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500   
Regenerative braking  $0 $0$0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0      
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$400 
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player       $0
iPod integration       $100
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription       $250
SMS text-to-speech reader       $25
Surround sound $250   $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar       $200
Traffic information       $25
USB port$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices       $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25 $25  
Auto-dimming headlights     $200$200$200
Chronometer    $100 $100 
Compass       $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$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  $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$100 
Floor mats$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Leather door panel trim$250$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$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$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$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$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars      $500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$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$8,390$9,140$8,890$10,015$14,765$14,240$19,665$5,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,085$3,835$3,585$4,710$9,460$8,935$14,360$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-34-43-34174-77-60-760

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20162012
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 in37.4 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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rearview camera200No
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
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested60045%
Total Not Requested72555%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rearview camera200No
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
Total Requested40037%
Total Not Requested67563%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rearview camera200No
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 Requested40037%
Total Not Requested67563%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested86578%
Total Not Requested25022%
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested1650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45HR17 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested142593%
Total Not Requested1007%

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