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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: $93,315

Porsche 911 Carrera   
Difference: $42,387

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201120112011201120112011
Modeli8911911911911911911
TrimBaseCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurboTurbo S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $136,500 $77,800 $90,500 $92,100 $104,800 $135,500 $160,700
Giga World 2,000            
Sport Chrono Package Plus   960 960 960 960    
Comfort Package   1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750    
Infotainment Package   3,010 3,010 3,010 3,010    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710 710 710    
Adaptive dampers - electrical   2,090   2,090      
Obstacle detection, rear   530 530 530 530 530 530
Voice control for nav and audio   595 595 595 595 595 595
Audio controls on steering wheel   615 615 615 615 0 0
Voice recorder   650 650 650 650 650 650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,655 3,655 3,655 3,655    
Satellite radio           750 750
Traffic information           0 0
Heated front seats           525 525
Giga World 1,820            
Sport Chrono Package Plus   816 816 816 816    
Comfort Package   0 0 0 0    
Infotainment Package   0 0 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0 0    
Adaptive dampers - electrical   0   0      
Obstacle detection, rear   451 451 451 451 451 0
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0 0 0 0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel   0 0 0 0 0 0
Voice recorder   0 0 0 0 0 0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   0 0 0 0    
Satellite radio           0 0
Traffic information           0 0
Heated front seats           0 0
Options (change) 2,000 14,565 12,475 14,565 12,475 3,050 3,050
Options (change) 1,820 1,267 1,267 1,267 1,267 451 0
Destination 995 950 950 950 950 950 950
Gas Tax -3,793 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total Price $135,702 $93,315 $103,925 $107,615 $118,225 $139,500 $164,700

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Porsche 911

Lowest Adjusted Price: Porsche 911 Carrera
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche 911 Turbo S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,082
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $120,406
Model Year2015201120112011201120112011
Modeli8911911911911911911
TrimBaseCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurboTurbo S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine357hp I3 PiH345hp H6385hp H6345hp H6385hp H6500hp H6530hp H6
TransmissionT6M6M6M6M6M6S7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 11385, 13385, 13385, 13385, 13385, 13385, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-20235/40-18235/35-19235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$135,702$93,315$103,925$107,615$118,225$139,500$164,700
Adjustments for Features-4,30500-7,100-2,300-1,475-8,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$131,397$93,315$103,925$100,515$115,925$138,025$156,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,610$7,200$22,610$44,710$63,010

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Features Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Porsche 911

Model Year2015201120112011201120112011
Modeli8911911911911911911
TrimBaseCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurboTurbo S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100      
6-speed manual $150$150$150$150$150 
7-speed automated manual      $1200
AWD$1700  $1700$1700$1700$1700
RWD $0$0    
Accessories 
Proximity key$250      
Remote app$25      
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15$15
Wind blocker   $300   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500      
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests   $500   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200      
Blind spot warning system$200      
Ceramic brake rotors      $4000
Driver drowsiness monitor$150      
Forward collision warning$200      
Knee airbag, driver$75      
Knee airbag, passenger$75      
Lane departure collision mitigation$50      
Lane departure warning$200      
Obstacle detection, front$150      
Pedestrian detection$50      
Side curtain airbags$350      
Torque vectoring, brake-based      $100
Wide-view front camera$150      
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100      
Dual-zone climate control$125      
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15$15
Rear air vents with manual controls$150      
Residual heat$50      
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)      $500
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300$300$300
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger$0      
7 kWh battery pack$0      
Automatic start / stop$150      
Mid-engine configuration$0      
Rear-engine configuration $0$0$0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25$25
Carbon fiber body structure$0      
Larger rear spoiler     $200$200
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200  
Power convertible top   $4000   
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400$400$400  
Sunroof $900$900  $900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0      
Bluetooth audio streaming$25      
CD changer, in-dash      $325
CD player $125$125$125$125$125 
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150      
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition$200      
HD radio$50      
In-vehicle Internet$150      
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50$50
Off-road navigation system $0$0$0$0$0$0
S Voice support$0      
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250      
Siri Eyes Free support$0      
SMS text-to-speech reader$25      
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200      
Text dictation$50      
Traffic + travel information$25      
Traffic information $25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0      
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge     $75$75
Chronometer $100$100$100$100 $100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights $125$125$125$125$125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350      
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150      
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250      
LED headlights$1000      
Steering-linked headlights      $150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300$300$300
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat      $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat      $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat      $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat      $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650$650$650$650
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200 $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100$100 $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100     $100
Total Value of Features$9,175$4,870$4,870$11,970$7,170$6,345$13,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,305$0$0$7,100$2,300$1,475$8,375
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,97400-146-43-15-48

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Porsche 911

Model Year20152011
Modeli8911
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.2 in92.5 in
Length184.9 in175.6 in
Width76.5 in71.2 in
Height50.8 in51.6 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,076 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.1 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom32.4 in31.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume4.7 ft34.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested100067%
Total Not Requested50033%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bose, 385W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested111576%
Total Not Requested35024%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera S

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested100067%
Total Not Requested50033%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bose, 385W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested111576%
Total Not Requested35024%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested100067%
Total Not Requested50033%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bose, 385W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested111576%
Total Not Requested35024%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa S

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested100067%
Total Not Requested50033%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bose, 385W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested111576%
Total Not Requested35024%

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