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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: $25,220

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201220122012
Modeli3CaymanCaymanCayman
TrimBaseBaseSS Black Edition
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $42,400 $51,900 $62,100 $67,500
Tera World 2,500      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 710 710  
Navigation system   3,430    
Unbranded 235W 9 speakers   0    
Convenience Package   2,230 2,230  
Wood trim   890 890  
Audio controls on steering wheel   615 615 125
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,385 2,385 2,385
Obstacle detection, rear   530 530 530
Heated front seats   525 525 525
Infotainment Package     3,640  
Tera World 2,275      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 0 0  
Navigation system   0    
Unbranded 235W 9 speakers   0    
Convenience Package   0 0  
Wood trim   0 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel   0 0 0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   0 0 0
Obstacle detection, rear   451 451 451
Heated front seats   0 0 0
Infotainment Package     0  
Options (change) 3,050 11,315 11,525 3,565
Options (change) 2,775 451 451 451
Destination 995 950 950 950
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0 0
Total Price $38,945 $64,165 $74,575 $72,015

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Porsche Cayman

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW i3
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayman S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,550
Model Year2015201220122012
Modeli3CaymanCaymanCayman
TrimBaseBaseSS Black Edition
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine168hp E265hp H6320hp H6330hp H6
TransmissionA1M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4235, 9325, 11325, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$38,945$64,165$74,575$72,015
Adjustments for Features-3,265-50-3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,680$64,115$74,275$72,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,160$7,900

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Porsche Cayman

Model Year2015201220122012
Modeli3CaymanCaymanCayman
TrimBaseBaseSS Black Edition
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250   
Remote app$25   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags$350   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo net $40$40$40
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100   
Heat pump$250   
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear wiper$175   
Residual heat$50   
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$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$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Carbon fiber body structure$0   
Rear spoiler$200   
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400$400
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio$50   
Media drive $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Off-road navigation system $0$0$0
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Digital instruments$0   
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25   
LED headlights$1000   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Tachometer $75$75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300   
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Metal pedals $75$75$75
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Total Value of Features$6,000$2,785$3,035$2,735
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,265$50$300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,015-1-60

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Porsche Cayman

Model Year20152012
Modeli3Cayman
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.2 in95.1 in
Length157.4 in171.1 in
Width69.9 in70.9 in
Height62.1 in51.4 in
Curb Weight2,635 lb.2,977 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.16.9 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
Wood trim300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Proximity key250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
155/70R19 tires200No
175/60R19 tires200No
Total Requested230078%
Total Not Requested65022%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested82595%
Total Not Requested405%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage-900No
Total Requested10001000%
Total Not Requested-900-900%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested125093%
Total Not Requested1007%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage-900No
Total Requested10001000%
Total Not Requested-900-900%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested82556%
Total Not Requested64044%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested125093%
Total Not Requested1007%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S Black Edition

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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