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BMW i3 vs. Porsche Panamera Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i3 vs. Porsche Panamera Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,445

BMW i3   
Difference: $46,400

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620122012201220122012
Modeli3PanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanamera
TrimBaseBaseSS HybridTurboTurbo S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $42,400 $75,200 $90,300 $95,000 $136,700 $173,200
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,500          
Tera World 2,500          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 790 790 790    
Auto-dimming mirrors   420        
Adaptive cruise control   2,490 2,490 2,490 2,490 2,490
Satellite radio   750 750 750 750 750
Rear wiper   360 360   360 360
Voice control for nav and audio   595 595 595 595 595
Wood trim   995 995 995    
Proximity key   1,090 1,090 1,090    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,655 3,655 3,655    
Heated front seats   525        
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,275          
Tera World 2,275          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 0 0 0    
Auto-dimming mirrors   0        
Adaptive cruise control   0 0 0 0 0
Satellite radio   0 0 0 0 0
Rear wiper   306 306   306 306
Voice control for nav and audio   506 506 506 506 506
Wood trim   0 0 0    
Proximity key   927 927 927    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   0 0 0    
Heated front seats   0        
Options (change) 5,550 11,670 10,725 10,365 4,195 4,195
Options (change) 5,050 1,739 1,739 1,433 812 812
Destination 995 975 975 975 975 975
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0 0 0 0
Total Price $41,445 $87,845 $102,000 $106,340 $141,870 $178,370

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Porsche Panamera

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW i3
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Panamera Turbo S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $44,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,539
Model Year201620122012201220122012
Modeli3PanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanamera
TrimBaseBaseSS HybridTurboTurbo S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine168hp E300hp V6400hp V8380hp V6 H500hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionA1S7S7T8S7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4235, 11235, 11235, 11585, 14585, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18255/45-19255/45-19
Total Price$41,445$87,845$102,000$106,340$141,870$178,370
Adjustments for Features0-1,805-2,555-3,680-7,155-9,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,445$86,040$99,445$102,660$134,715$169,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,405$16,620$48,675$83,225

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Porsche Panamera

Model Year201620122012201220122012
Modeli3PanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanamera
TrimBaseBaseSS HybridTurboTurbo S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800     
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200 $1200$1200
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300  
RWD$0$0$0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600$600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850     
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350$350
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200$200
Remote app$25     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200     
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150
Pedestrian detection$50     
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0     
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based     $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150     
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100
Second-row low console $100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125
Heat pump$250     
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100
Residual heat$50     
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack$0     
7.2 kW onboard charger$500     
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150
DC quick-charging capability$750     
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     $500
Regenerative braking  $0 $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit     $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Carbon fiber body structure$0     
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0
Rear spoiler$200     
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400$400$400$400
Sunroof $900$900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0     
Bluetooth audio streaming$25     
CD player $125$125$125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition$200     
HD radio$50     
In-vehicle Internet$150     
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50
S Voice support$0     
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250     
Siri Eyes Free support$0     
Surround sound    $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200     
Text dictation$50     
Traffic + travel information$25     
Traffic information $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer     $100
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50
Digital instruments$0     
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  $25  
LED headlights$1000     
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25     
Performance meter     $150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150 $150$150$150$150
Tachometer $75$75$75$75$75
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100
Heated second row seats    $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50     
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50     
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner    $650$650
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars     $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200
Tires, high-efficiency (optional)   $0  
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,325$8,130$8,880$10,005$13,480$15,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,805$2,555$3,680$7,155$9,105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-56-68-83-90-91

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Porsche Panamera

Model Year20162012
Modeli3Panamera
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.2 in115.0 in
Length157.4 in195.6 in
Width69.9 in76.0 in
Height62.1 in55.8 in
Curb Weight2,635 lb.3,881 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in51.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
2.8 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.8 ft344.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW i3

Technology & Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested31519%
Total Not Requested137581%
Tera World
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
155/70R19 tires200No
175/60R19 tires200No
Total Requested255086%
Total Not Requested40014%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage-900No
Total Requested10001000%
Total Not Requested-900-900%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera S

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested225100%
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 Panamera S Hybrid

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested225100%
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 Panamera Turbo

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera Turbo S

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%

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