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BMW i3 vs. Porsche Cayman Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i3 vs. Porsche Cayman Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,945

BMW i3   
Difference: $22,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,960

BMW i3   
Difference: $17,839

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520082008
Modeli3CaymanCayman
TrimBaseBaseS
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $42,400 $49,400 $59,100
Base Invoice $39,690 $43,075 $51,567
Tera World 2,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 690 690
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   690 690
Xenon HID headlights   1,090 1,090
Floor mats   115 115
Heated front seats   480 480
Obstacle detection, rear   530 530
Automatic climate control, front   550 550
Wood trim   890 890
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel   1,360 1,360
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,095 2,095
Navigation system   3,110 3,110
Tera World 2,275    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 587 587
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   587 587
Xenon HID headlights   927 927
Floor mats   98 98
Heated front seats   408 408
Obstacle detection, rear   451 451
Automatic climate control, front   468 468
Wood trim   757 757
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel   1,156 1,156
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,781 1,781
Navigation system   2,644 2,644
Options (change) 3,050 11,600 11,600
Options (change) 2,775 9,864 9,864
Destination 995 860 860
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $38,945 $61,860 $71,560
Total Invoice $35,960 $53,799 $62,291

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Porsche Cayman

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,606
Model Year201520082008
Modeli3CaymanCayman
TrimBaseBaseS
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine168hp E245hp H6295hp H6
TransmissionA1M5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 450, 4230, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19205/55-17235/40-18
Total Price$38,945$61,860$71,560
Adjustments for Features-4,0800-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,865$61,860$71,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,550
Total Invoice$35,960$53,799$62,291
Adjustments for Features-3,7670-131
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,193$53,799$62,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,361

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Porsche Cayman

Model Year201520082008
Modeli3CaymanCayman
TrimBaseBaseS
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo net $40$40
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heat pump$250  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack$0  
7.2 kW onboard charger$500  
DC quick-charging capability$750  
Mid-engine configuration $0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Carbon fiber body structure$0  
Rear spoiler$200  
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD player $125$125
HD radio$50  
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Digital instruments$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Tachometer $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Metal pedals $75$75
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,225$2,145$2,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,080$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,7670-131

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Porsche Cayman

Model Year20152008
Modeli3Cayman
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.2 in95.1 in
Length157.4 in170.9 in
Width69.9 in70.9 in
Height62.1 in51.4 in
Curb Weight2,635 lb.2,966 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
2.8 ft314.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.8 ft314.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW i3

Tera World
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Proximity key250No
155/70R19 tires200No
175/60R19 tires200No
Total Requested230078%
Total Not Requested65022%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage-900No
Total Requested10001000%
Total Not Requested-900-900%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage-900No
Total Requested10001000%
Total Not Requested-900-900%

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