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BMW i8 vs. Porsche 718 Cayman Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i8 vs. Porsche 718 Cayman Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $71,060

Porsche 718 Cayman   
Difference: $68,842

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620172017
Modeli8718 Cayman718 Cayman
TrimBaseBaseS
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $140,700 $53,900 $66,300
Giga World 2,000    
Porsche Connect Plus   1,300 1,300
Navigation system   1,730 1,730
Heated steering wheel   470 470
Interior ambient lighting   340 340
Metallic paint (extra cost)   640 640
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0
Voice recorder   570 570
Blind spot warning system   690 690
Proximity key   790 790
LED headlights   1,170 1,170
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,790 1,790
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,520 2,520
Premium Package   1,780 1,370
Power sport seats   2,320 2,320
Giga World 1,820    
Porsche Connect Plus   0 0
Navigation system   0 0
Heated steering wheel   0 0
Interior ambient lighting   0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0
Voice recorder   0 0
Blind spot warning system   0 0
Proximity key   0 0
LED headlights   0 0
Adaptive dampers - electrical   0 0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   0 0
Premium Package   0 0
Power sport seats   0 0
Options (change) 2,000 16,110 15,700
Options (change) 1,820 0 0
Destination 995 1,050 1,050
Gas Tax -3,793 0 0
Total Price $139,902 $71,060 $83,050

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Porsche 718 Cayman

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche 718 Cayman
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $65,402
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $124,921
Model Year201620172017
Modeli8718 Cayman718 Cayman
TrimBaseBaseS
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine357hp I3 PiH300hp H4350hp H4
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 11110, 6110, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-20235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$139,902$71,060$83,050
Adjustments for Features-3,44000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$136,462$71,060$83,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,990

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Features Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Porsche 718 Cayman

Model Year201620172017
Modeli8718 Cayman718 Cayman
TrimBaseBaseS
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Forward collision warning$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rearview camera $200$200
Wide-view front camera$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger$0  
7 kWh battery pack$0  
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Carbon fiber body structure$0  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player $125$125
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150  
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
Media drive$15  
Media drive, small $5$5
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Off-road navigation system $0$0
S Voice support$0  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250  
Text dictation$50  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Fog light, rear $100$100
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,465$3,025$3,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,440$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,17600

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Porsche 718 Cayman

Model Year20162017
Modeli8718 Cayman
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.2 in97.4 in
Length184.9 in172.4 in
Width76.5 in70.9 in
Height50.8 in51.0 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.2,945 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.1 gal.14.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom32.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume4.7 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche 718 Cayman

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather800Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage-900No
Total Requested800-800%
Total Not Requested-900900%
Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested107584%
Total Not Requested20016%
Power sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested50038%
Total Not Requested80062%

Option Package Details
Porsche 718 Cayman S

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather800Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage-900No
Total Requested800-800%
Total Not Requested-900900%
Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested107584%
Total Not Requested20016%
Power sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested50038%
Total Not Requested80062%

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