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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: $54,995

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $107,605

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820152015
ModelPanamera3-Series3-Series
TrimTurbo Sport Turismo328i328d
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $154,000 $41,950 $43,450
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,890 1,200 1,200
Around view cameras 1,200    
Aluminum trim 0 0 0
Heated steering wheel 280    
Blind spot warning system 1,060    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,130    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable 500    
Sunshades, second row, power 490    
Navigation system   2,150 2,150
Driver Assistance Package   950 950
Cold Weather Package   950 950
Driver Assistance Plus   1,900 1,900
Premium Package   2,200 2,200
Steering-linked headlights   900 900
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Sunshades, second row   250 250
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000 1,000
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,456 1,090 1,090
Around view cameras 1,020    
Aluminum trim 0 0 0
Heated steering wheel 238    
Blind spot warning system 901    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 961    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable 425    
Sunshades, second row, power 417    
Navigation system   1,955 1,955
Driver Assistance Package   865 865
Cold Weather Package   865 865
Driver Assistance Plus   1,730 1,730
Premium Package   2,000 2,000
Steering-linked headlights   820 820
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Sunshades, second row   230 230
Adaptive dampers - electrical   910 910
Options (change) 7,550 12,050 12,050
Options (change) 6,418 10,965 10,965
Destination 1,050 995 995
Total Price $162,600 $54,995 $56,495

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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 Turbo Sport Turismo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $103,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,873
Model Year201820152015
ModelPanamera3-Series3-Series
TrimTurbo Sport Turismo328i328d
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine550hp V8240hp I4180hp I4 D
TransmissionS8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG17/26 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)710, 14205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/40-20225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$162,600$54,995$56,495
Adjustments for Features-4,335-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$158,265$54,895$56,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,600

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Features Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201820152015
ModelPanamera3-Series3-Series
TrimTurbo Sport Turismo328i328d
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed automated manual$1300  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power liftgate$350  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Sunshades, second row, power$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Hill descent control $250$250
Lane departure warning $200$200
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor$50  
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125  
Residual heat $50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
Off-road navigation system$0  
Rear seat audio controls$25  
S Voice support $0$0
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$25  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic suede headliner$650  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Total Value of Features$10,490$6,255$6,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,335$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-199-930

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182015
ModelPanamera3-Series
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase116.1 in110.6 in
Length198.8 in182.1 in
Width76.3 in71.3 in
Height56.2 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,430 lb.3,675 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 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested109098%
Total Not Requested252%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested85059%
Total Not Requested60041%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested109098%
Total Not Requested252%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested85059%
Total Not Requested60041%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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