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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: $93,115

Porsche 911 Carrera   
Difference: $46,787

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016200920092009200920092009
Modeli8911911911911911911
TrimBaseCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurboGT2
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $140,700 $75,600 $86,200 $89,500 $100,100 $128,700 $193,050
Giga World 2,000            
Sport Chrono Package Plus   960 960 960 960    
Power front seats   1,550 1,550 1,550 1,550    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   420 420 420 420   690
iPod integration   440 440 440 440 440 440
Navigation system   2,110 2,110 2,110 2,110   2,110
Satellite radio   750 750 750 750 750 750
Traffic information   0 0 0 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710 710 710    
Floor mats   140 140 140 140 140 90
Voice control for nav and audio   595 595 595 595 595 595
Voice recorder   650 650 650 650 650 650
Bluetooth cell phone link   695 695 695 695 695 695
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,990   1,990      
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500 500 500
Obstacle detection, rear   530 530 530 530 530 530
Audio controls on steering wheel   870 870 870 870    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,655 3,655 3,655 3,655    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel           255  
6-speed manual           0 0
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel             310
Giga World 1,820            
Sport Chrono Package Plus   816 816 816 816    
Power front seats   1,318 1,318 1,318 1,318    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   0 0 0 0   587
iPod integration   0 0 0 0 0 0
Navigation system   1,794 1,794 1,794 1,794   1,794
Satellite radio   0 0 0 0 0 0
Traffic information   0 0 0 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0 0    
Floor mats   119 119 119 119 119 0
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0 0 0 0 0
Voice recorder   553 553 553 553 553 553
Bluetooth cell phone link   0 0 0 0 0 0
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,692   1,692      
Heated front seats   425 425 425 425 425 425
Obstacle detection, rear   451 451 451 451 451 451
Audio controls on steering wheel   0 0 0 0    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   0 0 0 0    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel           0  
6-speed manual           0 0
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel             0
Options (change) 2,000 16,565 14,575 16,565 14,575 4,555 7,360
Options (change) 1,820 7,168 5,476 7,168 5,476 1,548 3,810
Destination 995 950 950 950 950 950 950
Gas Tax -3,793 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total Price $139,902 $93,115 $101,725 $107,015 $115,625 $134,205 $201,360

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Porsche 911

Lowest Adjusted Price: Porsche 911 Carrera
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche 911 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $42,357
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $122,592
Model Year2016200920092009200920092009
Modeli8911911911911911911
TrimBaseCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurboGT2
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine357hp I3 PiH345hp H6385hp H6345hp H6385hp H6480hp H6530hp H6
TransmissionT6M6M6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 11235, 9235, 9235, 9235, 9385, 1350, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-20235/40-18235/35-19235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$139,902$93,115$101,725$107,015$115,625$134,205$201,360
Adjustments for Features-4,43000-2,300-2,300-1,725-2,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$135,472$93,115$101,725$104,715$113,325$132,480$198,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,610$11,600$20,210$39,365$105,295

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Features Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Porsche 911

Model Year2016200920092009200920092009
Modeli8911911911911911911
TrimBaseCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurboGT2
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$150
AWD$1700  $1700$1700$1700 
RWD $0$0   $0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250      
Remote app$25      
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$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 warning$200      
Obstacle detection, front$150      
Pedestrian detection$50      
Side curtain airbags$350      
Wide-view front camera$150      
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100      
Dual-zone climate control$125     $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 
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 
Body kit      $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25$25
Carbon fiber body structure$0      
Front splitter spoiler      $200
Larger rear spoiler     $200 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200  
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400$400$400  
Sunroof $900$900  $900$900
Tall rear wing-type spoiler      $500
Infotainment 
App support$0      
Bluetooth audio streaming$25      
CD player $125$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      
iPod integration $100$100$100$100$100$100
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      
Surround sound$250    $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200      
Text dictation$50      
Traffic + travel information$25      
Traffic information $25$25$25$25$25$25
USB port$25      
Voice control for external devices$0      
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge     $75$75
Chronometer $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      
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel      $150
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat      $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat      $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75$75$75
No leather in second row      $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$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$650$650$650$650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces      $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel      $150
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100      
Total Value of Features$10,150$5,720$5,720$8,020$8,020$7,445$8,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,430$0$0$2,300$2,300$1,725$2,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,08900-174-128-32-70

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Porsche 911

Model Year20162009
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

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested165100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera S

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested165100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested165100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa S

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested165100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Turbo

Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested165100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 GT2

Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested12545%
Total Not Requested15055%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested165100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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