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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: $47,720

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $49,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,800

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $42,877

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172008
ModelPanameraPanameraPanamera3-Series
TrimBaseSTurbo328i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $85,000 $99,900 $146,900 $34,500
Base Invoice $76,500 $89,910 $132,210 $31,740
14-way power front seats 1,780 1,780    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 830 830   550
Wood trim 995 995    
Rear wiper 360 360 360  
Proximity key 1,090 1,090   500
Ski sack 405 405 405  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,410 1,410 1,410  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable 495 495 495  
Sunshades, second row, power 490 490 490  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,880 2,880 2,880  
Steering-linked headlights       800
Premium Package       3,350
Cold Weather Package       750
Navigation system       2,100
Obstacle detection, rear       350
HD radio       350
iPod integration       400
Sunshades, second row       250
Adaptive cruise control       2,400
Satellite radio - one year subscription       595
14-way power front seats 1,513 1,513    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 706 706   500
Wood trim 846 846    
Rear wiper 306 306 306  
Proximity key 927 927   455
Ski sack 344 344 344  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,199 1,199 1,199  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable 421 421 421  
Sunshades, second row, power 417 417 417  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,448 2,448 2,448  
Steering-linked headlights       730
Premium Package       3,050
Cold Weather Package       685
Navigation system       1,910
Obstacle detection, rear       320
HD radio       315
iPod integration       365
Sunshades, second row       230
Adaptive cruise control       2,135
Satellite radio - one year subscription       540
Options (change) 10,735 10,735 6,040 12,395
Options (change) 9,127 9,127 5,135 11,235
Destination 1,050 1,050 1,050 825
Total Price $96,785 $111,685 $153,990 $47,720
Total Invoice $86,677 $100,087 $138,395 $43,800

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $43,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,086
Model Year2017201720172008
ModelPanameraPanameraPanamera3-Series
TrimBaseSTurbo328i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine330hp V6440hp V6550hp V8230hp I6
TransmissionS8S8S8M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)150, 10150, 10710, 14?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/45-19265/45-19275/40-20205/55-16
Total Price$96,785$111,685$153,990$47,720
Adjustments for Features-5,350-7,050-10,4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$91,435$104,635$143,590$47,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,200$52,155$0
Total Invoice$86,677$100,087$138,395$43,800
Adjustments for Features-4,791-6,318-9,3470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$81,886$93,769$129,048$43,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,883$47,162$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2017201720172008
ModelPanameraPanameraPanamera3-Series
TrimBaseSTurbo328i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed automated manual$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0  $0
AWD $1700$1700 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Sunshades, second row   $125
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25 
Tires, run-flat   $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net   $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Roof rails   $250
Second-row low console$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Residual heat   $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0 
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
iPod integration   $100
Media drive$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0 
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0 
Rear seat audio controls$25$25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Surround sound  $250 
USB port$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Compass   $0
Cornering lights  $50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Heated second row seats  $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,730$10,430$13,780$3,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,350$7,050$10,400$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,791-6,318-9,3470

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20172008
ModelPanamera3-Series
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase116.1 in108.7 in
Length198.8 in178.2 in
Width76.3 in71.5 in
Height56.0 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,080 lb.3,463 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.7 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.4 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft358.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera

14-way power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested40046%
Total Not Requested47554%

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 length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested40046%
Total Not Requested47554%

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 information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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 OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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
Total Requested2850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

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