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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: $57,935

BMW 3-Series 328d   
Difference: $37,820

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620162016201620182018
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanamera3-Series3-Series
TrimBaseEditionSS E-HybridGTSTurboTurbo S328d330i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $78,100 $80,000 $93,200 $96,100 $113,400 $141,300 $180,300 $45,950 $44,450
Sport Chrono Package Plus 1,330 1,330 1,330 810          
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690 1,200 1,200
Premium Package Plus 6,820 2,660   4,700 3,100        
Around view cameras 850 850 850 850 850 1,505 1,505    
LED headlights 2,130 2,130 2,130 2,130 2,130        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 790 790 790     550 550
Rear wiper 360 360 360   360 360 360    
Wood trim 995 995 995 995          
Heated steering wheel 270 270 270 270 270 270 270 190 190
Lane departure warning 630 630 630 630 630 630 630    
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595 595 595 595    
Remote app 540 540 540   540 540 540    
Sunshades, second row, power 490 490 490 490 490 490 490    
Roof rack 430 430 430 430 430 430 430    
Premium Package     2,230            
Blind spot warning system     850     850 850 500 500
Rear air vents with automatic controls     1,020     1,020 1,020    
Auto-dimming headlights           610 610    
Driving Assistance Package               500 500
Convenience Tier               850 850
Premium Tier               2,900 2,900
Luxury Design               0 0
Executive Tier               3,100 3,100
Obstacle detection, rear               600 600
Sunshades, second row               250 250
Heated second row seats               350 350
Track Handling Package                 2,300
Sport Chrono Package Plus 0 0 0 0          
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,105 1,105
Premium Package Plus 0 0   0 0        
Around view cameras 0 0 0 0 0 0 0    
LED headlights 0 0 0 0 0        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 0     505 505
Rear wiper 0 0 0   0 0 0    
Wood trim 0 0 0 0          
Heated steering wheel 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 175 175
Lane departure warning 0 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Remote app 0 0 0   0 0 0    
Sunshades, second row, power 0 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Roof rack 0 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Premium Package     0            
Blind spot warning system     0     0 0 460 460
Rear air vents with automatic controls     0     0 0    
Auto-dimming headlights           0 0    
Driving Assistance Package               460 460
Convenience Tier               780 780
Premium Tier               2,670 2,670
Luxury Design               0 0
Executive Tier               2,850 2,850
Obstacle detection, rear               550 550
Sunshades, second row               230 230
Heated second row seats               320 320
Track Handling Package                 2,115
Options (change) 18,920 14,760 16,200 15,380 12,875 9,990 9,990 10,990 13,290
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10,105 12,220
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,752 0 0 0 0 0
Total Price $98,015 $95,755 $110,395 $107,723 $127,270 $152,285 $191,285 $57,935 $58,735

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 3-Series 328d
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $56,436
Model Year201620162016201620162016201620182018
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanamera3-Series3-Series
TrimBaseEditionSS E-HybridGTSTurboTurbo S328d330i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine310hp V6310hp V6420hp V6333hp V6 PiH440hp V8520hp V8570hp V8180hp I4 D248hp I4
TransmissionS7S7S7T8S7S7S7T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 11585, 14235, 11235, 11235, 11585, 14585, 14205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18255/45-19245/50-18245/50-18255/45-19255/45-19255/40-20225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$98,015$95,755$110,395$107,723$127,270$152,285$191,285$57,935$58,735
Adjustments for Features-550-8000-1,675-6,100-4,325-9,750-1,890-2,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$97,465$94,955$110,395$106,048$121,170$147,960$181,535$56,045$56,395
Cost Above Minimum$2,510$0$15,440$11,093$26,215$53,005$86,580$0$350

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Features Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201620162016201620162016201620182018
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanamera3-Series3-Series
TrimBaseEditionSS E-HybridGTSTurboTurbo S328d330i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200$1200 $1200$1200$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300   $1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0     
AWD    $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate       $100$100
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350$350$350  
Proximity key$250$250 $250$250$250$250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation       $15$15
Semi-automated parking system       $500$500
Sunshades, second row       $125$125
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225$225$225$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual       $250$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$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed       $200$200
Ceramic brake rotors      $4000  
High performance brake pads (optional)        $0
Hill descent control       $250$250
Pedestrian detection       $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300$300$300  
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$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate       $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Roof rack$300$300$300$300$300$300$300  
Roof rails       $250$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$150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125$125$125  
Residual heat       $50$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     
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500    
Raised top speed limiter        $0
Regenerative braking  $0 $0$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 $0
Panoramic sunroof       $1200$1200
Rear spoiler       $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400$400$400$400  
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity       $0$0
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0$0  
DVD-compatible player       $0$0
Handwriting recognition       $200$200
In-vehicle Internet       $150$150
Navigation map updates, three years       $0$0
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0$0$0  
S Voice support       $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription       $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support       $0$0
Surround sound $250   $250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar       $200$200
Traffic + travel information       $25$25
Voice control for external devices       $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock     $25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Chronometer$100$100$100$100$100 $100  
Compass       $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Head-up display (HUD)       $350$350
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display       $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25     
Mirror tilt-down in reverse       $25$25
Performance meter$150$150$150$150$150 $150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver    $300    
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger    $300    
Carbon fiber trim    $200    
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 $300$300    
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat       $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat       $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat       $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat       $100$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$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars      $500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500$500$500$500 $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000$1000$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200 $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)        $0
Tires, high-efficiency (optional)   $0     
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100$100$100 $100 $100
Total Value of Features$7,840$8,090$7,290$8,965$13,390$11,615$17,040$9,180$9,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$550$800$0$1,675$6,100$4,325$9,750$1,890$2,340
Value of Feature Adjustments-6-8058-48-28-51-1,778-2,201

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20162018
ModelPanamera3-Series
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase115.0 in110.6 in
Length197.0 in182.0 in
Width76.0 in71.3 in
Height55.8 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,124 lb.3,663 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?
Chronometer75No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Performance meter150No
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested30057%
Total Not Requested22543%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
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 washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested170060%
Total Not Requested115040%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera Edition

Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer75No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Performance meter150No
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested30057%
Total Not Requested22543%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested45044%
Total Not Requested57556%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera S

Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer75No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Performance meter150No
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested30057%
Total Not Requested22543%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
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 Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid

Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer75No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Performance meter150No
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested30057%
Total Not Requested22543%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
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 Requested105050%
Total Not Requested105050%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera GTS

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Total Requested85060%
Total Not Requested57540%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested94056%
Total Not Requested72544%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested170069%
Total Not Requested75031%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested94056%
Total Not Requested72544%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested170069%
Total Not Requested75031%
Track Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0Yes
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
255/40YR18 tires200No
225/45YR18 tires200No
Total Requested50036%
Total Not Requested90064%

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