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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: $57,735

BMW 3-Series 328d   
Difference: $50,545

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018201820182018
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanamera3-Series3-Series
TrimSport TurismoE-Hybrid Sport TurismoS Sport TurismoTurbo Sport TurismoTurbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo328d330i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $96,200 $104,000 $109,200 $154,000 $188,400 $45,950 $44,450
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,890 2,890 2,890 2,890 2,890 1,200 1,200
Around view cameras 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 830 830 830     550 550
Wood trim 1,000 1,000 1,000        
Blind spot warning system 1,060 1,060 1,060 1,060 1,060 500 500
Heated steering wheel 280 280 280 280 280 190 190
Heated second row seats 550 550 550     350 350
Proximity key 1,100 1,100 1,100        
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,130 1,130 1,130 1,130 1,130    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable 500 500 500 500 500    
Sunshades, second row, power 490 490 490 490 490    
Convenience Tier           850 850
Executive Tier           3,100 3,100
Obstacle detection, rear           600 600
Premium Tier           2,900 2,900
Apple CarPlay support           300 300
Sunshades, second row           250 250
Track Handling Package             2,300
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,456 2,456 2,456 2,456 2,456 1,105 1,105
Around view cameras 1,020 1,020 1,020 1,020 1,020    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 706 706 706     505 505
Wood trim 850 850 850        
Blind spot warning system 901 901 901 901 901 460 460
Heated steering wheel 238 238 238 238 238 175 175
Heated second row seats 468 468 468     320 320
Proximity key 935 935 935        
Rear air vents with automatic controls 961 961 961 961 961    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable 425 425 425 425 425    
Sunshades, second row, power 417 417 417 417 417    
Convenience Tier           780 780
Executive Tier           2,850 2,850
Obstacle detection, rear           550 550
Premium Tier           2,670 2,670
Apple CarPlay support           275 275
Sunshades, second row           230 230
Track Handling Package             2,115
Options (change) 11,030 11,030 11,030 7,550 7,550 10,790 13,090
Options (change) 9,377 9,377 9,377 6,418 6,418 9,920 12,035
Destination 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 995 995
Gas Tax 0 -6,670 0 0 -6,670 0 0
Total Price $108,280 $109,410 $121,280 $162,600 $190,330 $57,735 $58,535

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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 Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $50,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $53,569
Model Year2018201820182018201820182018
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanamera3-Series3-Series
TrimSport TurismoE-Hybrid Sport TurismoS Sport TurismoTurbo Sport TurismoTurbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo328d330i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine330hp V6330hp V6 PiH440hp V6550hp V8550hp V8 PiH180hp I4 D248hp I4
TransmissionS8S8S8S8S8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)150, 10150, 10150, 10710, 14710, 14205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/45-19265/45-19265/45-19275/40-20275/35-21225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$108,280$109,410$121,280$162,600$190,330$57,735$58,535
Adjustments for Features-285-860-285-3,285-8,7600-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$107,995$108,550$120,995$159,315$181,570$57,735$58,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$555$13,000$51,320$73,575$0$350

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Features Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2018201820182018201820182018
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanamera3-Series3-Series
TrimSport TurismoE-Hybrid Sport TurismoS Sport TurismoTurbo Sport TurismoTurbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo328d330i
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed automated manual$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate     $100$100
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350  
Remote climate control $25  $25  
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  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $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  
Ceramic brake rotors    $4000  
High performance brake pads (optional)      $0
Hill descent control     $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50  
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25$25  
Tires, run-flat     $150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net     $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate     $150$150
Climate Control 
Electric A/C (optional) $0  $0  
Electric heater (optional) $0  $0  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls     $150$150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125  
Residual heat     $50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300  
Engine / Motor 
14 kWh battery pack $0  $0  
3.6 kW onboard charger $0  $0  
Raised top speed limiter      $0
Regenerative braking$0 $0$0 $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  $0 $0
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0  
DVD-compatible player     $0$0
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0  
Rear seat audio controls$25$25$25$25$25  
S Voice support     $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound   $250$250  
Traffic + travel information     $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices     $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 $25$25   
Auto-dimming headlights     $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75  
Chronometer $100  $100  
Compass     $0$0
Cornering lights   $50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights     $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)     $350$350
Headlight washers   $50$50  
Interior ambient lighting     $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse     $25$25
Performance meter $150  $150  
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $50$50
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150$150$150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000  
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$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200  $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100  $100 $100
Total Value of Features$7,340$7,915$7,340$10,340$15,815$7,055$7,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$285$860$285$3,285$8,760$0$450
Value of Feature Adjustments-27-30-25-151-370-423

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182018
ModelPanamera3-Series
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase116.1 in110.6 in
Length198.8 in182.0 in
Width76.3 in71.3 in
Height56.2 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,145 lb.3,663 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.7 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.3 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
49.0 ft353.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested175071%
Total Not Requested70029%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested129077%
Total Not Requested37523%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested175071%
Total Not Requested70029%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested129077%
Total Not Requested37523%
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
225/45YR18 tires200No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Total Requested50036%
Total Not Requested90064%

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