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BMW i8 vs. Porsche 911 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i8 vs. Porsche 911 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $102,480

Porsche 911 Carrera   
Difference: $40,122

Lowest Total Invoice: $91,740

Porsche 911 Carrera   
Difference: $41,342

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017201720172017201720172017
Modeli8911911911911911911911911
TrimBaseCarreraTargaCarrera STarga SCarrera GTSTarga GTSTurboTurbo S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $143,400 $89,400 $108,600 $103,400 $122,600 $119,000 $138,200 $159,200 $188,100
Base Invoice $134,040 $80,460 $97,740 $93,060 $110,340 $107,100 $124,380 $143,280 $169,290
Giga World 2,000                
Auto-dimming mirrors   420 420 420 420        
Heated steering wheel   470 470 470 470     0 0
Interior ambient lighting   510 510 510 510     510 510
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710 710 710 710 710    
Voice recorder   650 650 650 650 650 650 650 650
Blind spot warning system   850 850 850 850 850 850 850 850
Proximity key   1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090     1,090 1,090
Heated front seats   690 690 690 690        
LED headlights   2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,765 2,765    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,850 3,850 3,850 3,850 3,850 3,850    
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel           470 470    
Premium Package Plus           4,570 4,570    
Wood trim                 0
Giga World 1,840                
Auto-dimming mirrors   357 357 357 357        
Heated steering wheel   400 400 400 400     0 0
Interior ambient lighting   434 434 434 434     434 434
Metallic paint (extra cost)   604 604 604 604 604 604    
Voice recorder   553 553 553 553 553 553 553 553
Blind spot warning system   723 723 723 723 723 723 723 723
Proximity key   927 927 927 927     927 927
Heated front seats   587 587 587 587        
LED headlights   2,372 2,372 2,372 2,372 2,350 2,350    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,273 3,273 3,273 3,273 3,273 3,273    
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel           400 400    
Premium Package Plus           3,884 3,884    
Wood trim                 0
Options (change) 2,000 12,030 12,030 12,030 12,030 13,865 13,865 3,100 3,100
Options (change) 1,840 10,230 10,230 10,230 10,230 11,787 11,787 2,637 2,637
Destination 995 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050
Gas Tax -3,793 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total Price $142,602 $102,480 $121,680 $116,480 $135,680 $133,915 $153,115 $163,350 $192,250
Total Invoice $133,082 $91,740 $109,020 $104,340 $121,620 $119,937 $137,217 $146,967 $172,977

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Porsche 911

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche 911 Carrera
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $37,167
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,584
Model Year201720172017201720172017201720172017
Modeli8911911911911911911911911
TrimBaseCarreraTargaCarrera STarga SCarrera GTSTarga GTSTurboTurbo S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine357hp I3 PiH370hp H6370hp H6420hp H6420hp H6450hp H6450hp H6540hp H6580hp H6
TransmissionT6M7M7M7M7M7M7S7S7
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDRWDAWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 11?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 8?, 8555, 12555, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-20235/40-19235/40-19245/35-20245/35-20245/35-20245/35-20245/35-20245/35-20
Total Price$142,602$102,480$121,680$116,480$135,680$133,915$153,115$163,350$192,250
Adjustments for Features-2,9550-3,050-400-3,650-3,800-7,500-8,300-12,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$139,647$102,480$118,630$116,080$132,030$130,115$145,615$155,050$179,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$16,150$13,600$29,550$27,635$43,135$52,570$76,970
Total Invoice$133,082$91,740$109,020$104,340$121,620$119,937$137,217$146,967$172,977
Adjustments for Features-2,7580-2,733-358-3,272-3,403-6,721-7,468-11,517
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$130,324$91,740$106,287$103,982$118,348$116,534$130,496$139,499$161,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$14,547$12,242$26,608$24,794$38,756$47,759$69,720

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Features Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Porsche 911

Model Year201720172017201720172017201720172017
Modeli8911911911911911911911911
TrimBaseCarreraTargaCarrera STarga SCarrera GTSTarga GTSTurboTurbo S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100        
7-speed manual $300$300$300$300$300$300  
7-speed automated manual       $1200$1200
AWD$1700 $1700 $1700 $1700$1700$1700
RWD $0 $0 $0   
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power     $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500        
Automatic braking, low-speed$200        
Ceramic brake rotors        $4000
Driver drowsiness monitor$150        
Forward collision warning$200        
Lane departure warning$200        
Pedestrian detection$50        
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100$100$100$100$100
Wide-view front camera$150        
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15$15$15$15
Rear air vents with manual controls$150        
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15$15$15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)     $500$500$500$500
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300$300$300$300$300
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger$0        
7 kWh battery pack$0        
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     $500$500  
Mid-engine configuration$0        
Rear-engine configuration $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Regenerative braking $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Active front spoiler       $500$500
Active grille shutters $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Active rear spoiler $300$300$300$300$300$300$300$300
Black exterior trim (optional)     $0$0  
Body kit (gray/black)  $0 $0$0$0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Carbon fiber body structure$0        
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0$0$0$0$0
Power retractable roof section  $2000 $2000 $2000  
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400$400$400$400$400  
Sunroof       $900 
Tall rear wing-type spoiler       $500$500
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
CD player $125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150        
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Off-road navigation system $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
S Voice support$0        
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250        
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0        
SMS text-to-speech reader$25        
Surround sound$250      $250$250
Text dictation$50        
Traffic + travel information$25        
Traffic information $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0        
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200$200 $200
Boost gauge $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Chronometer     $100$100$100$100
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Head-up display (HUD)$350        
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150        
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250        
Performance data recording app     $200$200  
Performance meter     $150$150$150$150
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim     $100$100  
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel     $150$150  
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats w/o opening to trunk $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250  $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150  $150$150
Memory system, driver seat$200    $200$200$200$200
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $150$150$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 seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100$100 $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100$100 $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat     $100$100 $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat     $100$100 $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat     $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat     $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim     $250$250  
Synthetic suede headliner $650 $650 $650$650$650$650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     $0$0  
Synthetic suede pillars and windshield header    $200    
Wood trim        $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars        $500
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200    $200$200$200$200
Polished alloy wheels       $350 
Rear wheel steering       $1500$1500
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching     $50$50  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100      $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,600$4,645$7,695$5,045$8,295$8,445$12,145$12,945$17,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,955$0$3,050$400$3,650$3,800$7,500$8,300$12,800
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7580-2,733-358-3,272-3,403-6,721-7,468-11,517

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Porsche 911

Model Year20172017
Modeli8911
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.2 in96.5 in
Length184.9 in177.1 in
Width76.5 in71.2 in
Height50.8 in50.9 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,154 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.1 gal.16.9 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 Volume,
Minimum
4.7 ft35.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
4.714.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera

Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
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 911 Targa

Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
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 911 Carrera S

Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
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 911 Targa S

Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
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 911 Carrera GTS

Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
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, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage-900No
Total Requested10001000%
Total Not Requested-900-900%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested130052%
Total Not Requested120048%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa GTS

Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
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, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage-900No
Total Requested10001000%
Total Not Requested-900-900%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested130052%
Total Not Requested120048%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Turbo

Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Turbo S

Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%

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