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BMW i8 vs. Porsche Cayman Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i8 vs. Porsche Cayman Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $69,705

Porsche Cayman Black Edition   
Difference: $70,197

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162016
Modeli8CaymanCaymanCaymanCayman
TrimBaseBaseBlack EditionSGTS
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $140,700 $52,600 $59,200 $64,100 $75,200
Giga World 2,000        
Infotainment Package   3,990   3,990 3,990
Premium Package Plus   3,620   2,950 1,965
Power sport seats   2,320   2,320  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,520 2,520 2,520  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,790 1,790 1,790  
Audio controls on steering wheel   615 365 615 165
Voice recorder   570 570 570 570
Voice control for nav and audio   520 520 520 520
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710 710 710
Rearview camera   1,515 655 1,515 1,515
Interior ambient lighting     340    
HD radio     1,040    
Proximity key     790    
App support     210    
Bose 505W 10 speakers       0  
Adaptive sport seats plus         3,025
Giga World 1,820        
Infotainment Package   0   0 0
Premium Package Plus   0   0 0
Power sport seats   0   0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   0 0 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   0 0 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel   0 0 0 0
Voice recorder   0 0 0 0
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0 0
Rearview camera   0 0 0 0
Interior ambient lighting     0    
HD radio     0    
Proximity key     0    
App support     0    
Bose 505W 10 speakers       0  
Adaptive sport seats plus         0
Options (change) 2,000 18,170 9,510 17,500 12,460
Options (change) 1,820 0 0 0 0
Destination 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax -3,793 0 0 0 0
Total Price $139,902 $71,765 $69,705 $82,595 $88,655

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Porsche Cayman

Lowest Adjusted Price: Porsche Cayman Black Edition
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayman GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $63,917
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $122,394
Model Year20162016201620162016
Modeli8CaymanCaymanCaymanCayman
TrimBaseBaseBlack EditionSGTS
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine357hp I3 PiH275hp H6275hp H6325hp H6340hp H6
TransmissionT6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 11235, 9235, 9445, 10445, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-20235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20
Total Price$139,902$71,765$69,705$82,595$88,655
Adjustments for Features-6,280-1,6000-1,850-3,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$133,622$70,165$69,705$80,745$85,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$460$0$11,040$15,450

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Features Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Porsche Cayman

Model Year20162016201620162016
Modeli8CaymanCaymanCaymanCayman
TrimBaseBaseBlack EditionSGTS
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed manual $150$150$150$150
AWD$1700    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500    
Automatic braking, low-speed$200    
Blind spot warning system$200    
Driver drowsiness monitor$150    
Forward collision warning$200    
Lane departure warning$200    
Pedestrian detection$50    
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Wide-view front camera$150    
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40$40
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents with manual controls$150    
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)    $500
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger$0    
7 kWh battery pack$0    
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
Regenerative braking $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25 
Carbon fiber body structure$0    
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400$400$400
Infotainment 
CD player $125$125$125$125
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150    
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition$200    
In-vehicle Internet$150    
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Off-road navigation system $0$0$0$0
S Voice support$0    
Satellite radio $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$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200    
Text dictation$50    
Traffic + travel information$25    
Traffic information $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer    $100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights $125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350    
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150    
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250    
LED headlights$1000    
Performance meter    $150
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 $200$200
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 $100$100
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100 $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 $100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim    $250
Synthetic suede headliner    $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   $200
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100    
Total Value of Features$9,575$4,895$3,295$5,145$6,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,280$1,600$0$1,850$3,500
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,797-220-22-39

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Porsche Cayman

Model Year20162016
Modeli8Cayman
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.2 in97.4 in
Length184.9 in172.4 in
Width76.5 in70.9 in
Height50.8 in50.9 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.2,889 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 Volume4.7 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather800Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage-900No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested1050700%
Total Not Requested-900-600%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested91572%
Total Not Requested35028%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested197580%
Total Not Requested50020%
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 adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support 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 Cayman Black Edition

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather800Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage-900No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested1050700%
Total Not Requested-900-600%
HD radio
FeatureValueRequested?
HD radio50Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather800Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage-900No
Total Requested800-800%
Total Not Requested-900900%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested915100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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 Requested147575%
Total Not Requested50025%
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 adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support 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 Cayman GTS

Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Performance meter150No
App support0Yes
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested116570%
Total Not Requested50030%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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
Total Requested1475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
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 height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested50029%
Total Not Requested120071%

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