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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: $41,245

BMW i3   
Difference: $22,920

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720112011
Modeli3CaymanCayman
TrimBaseBaseS
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $44,450 $51,900 $62,100
Tera World 2,600    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 710 710
Convenience Package   2,230 2,230
Navigation system   3,430  
Unbranded 235W 9 speakers   0  
Heated front seats   525 525
Obstacle detection, rear   530 530
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,385 2,385
Audio controls on steering wheel   615 615
Wood trim   890 890
Infotainment Package     3,640
Tera World 2,390    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 0 0
Convenience Package   0 0
Navigation system   0  
Unbranded 235W 9 speakers   0  
Heated front seats   0 0
Obstacle detection, rear   451 451
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel   0 0
Wood trim   0 0
Infotainment Package     0
Options (change) 3,300 11,315 11,525
Options (change) 3,035 451 451
Destination 995 950 950
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $41,245 $64,165 $74,575

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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: $26,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,126
Model Year201720112011
Modeli3CaymanCayman
TrimBaseBaseS
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine168hp E265hp H6320hp H6
TransmissionA1M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4235, 9325, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19205/55-17235/40-18
Total Price$41,245$64,165$74,575
Adjustments for Features-3,2400-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,005$64,165$74,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,160

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Porsche Cayman

Model Year201720112011
Modeli3CaymanCayman
TrimBaseBaseS
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manual $150$150
RWD$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
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 
33 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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD player $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
HD radio$50  
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Off-road navigation system $0$0
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Cornering lights $50$50
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  
Tachometer $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
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$5,700$2,460$2,710
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,240$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,0280-5

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Porsche Cayman

Model Year20172011
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 Weight2,962 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
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
155/70R19 tires200No
175/60R19 tires200No
Total Requested220085%
Total Not Requested40015%

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 information25Yes
Total Requested85098%
Total Not Requested152%
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
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested125093%
Total Not Requested1007%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested85058%
Total Not Requested61542%

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