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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: $69,120

Porsche Cayman   
Difference: $70,782

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620112011
Modeli8CaymanCayman
TrimBaseBaseS
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $140,700 $51,900 $62,100
Giga World 2,000    
Navigation system   3,430  
Unbranded 235W 9 speakers   0  
Power Seat Package   1,550 1,550
Sport Chrono Package   960 960
Adaptive dampers - electrical   2,090 2,090
Audio controls on steering wheel   615 615
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,385 2,385
Voice recorder   650 650
Voice control for nav and audio   595 595
Obstacle detection, rear   530 530
Heated front seats   525 525
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710
Convenience Package   2,230 2,230
Infotainment Package     3,640
Giga World 1,820    
Navigation system   0  
Unbranded 235W 9 speakers   0  
Power Seat Package   0 0
Sport Chrono Package   0 0
Adaptive dampers - electrical   0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel   0 0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   0 0
Voice recorder   553 553
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0
Obstacle detection, rear   451 451
Heated front seats   0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0
Convenience Package   0 0
Infotainment Package     0
Options (change) 2,000 16,270 16,480
Options (change) 1,820 1,004 1,004
Destination 995 950 950
Gas Tax -3,793 0 0
Total Price $139,902 $69,120 $79,530

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Porsche Cayman

Lowest Adjusted Price: Porsche Cayman
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayman S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $64,077
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $121,009
Model Year201620112011
Modeli8CaymanCayman
TrimBaseBaseS
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine357hp I3 PiH265hp H6320hp H6
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 11235, 9325, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-20205/55-17235/40-18
Total Price$139,902$69,120$79,530
Adjustments for Features-6,7050-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$133,197$69,120$79,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,160

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Features Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Porsche Cayman

Model Year201620112011
Modeli8CaymanCayman
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 
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
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  
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  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Residual heat$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger$0  
7 kWh battery pack$0  
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Carbon fiber body structure$0  
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD player $125$125
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150  
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition$200  
HD radio$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Off-road navigation system $0$0
S Voice support$0  
Satellite radio $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
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Chronometer $100$100
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights $125$125
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  
LED headlights$1000  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Metal pedals $75$75
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$9,300$2,595$2,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,705$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,1900-6

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Porsche Cayman

Model Year20162011
Modeli8Cayman
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.2 in95.1 in
Length184.9 in171.1 in
Width76.5 in70.9 in
Height50.8 in51.4 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.2,977 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 ft314.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested865100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage-900No
Total Requested10001000%
Total Not Requested-900-900%
Power Seat Package
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested110081%
Total Not Requested25019%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage-900No
Total Requested10001000%
Total Not Requested-900-900%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested111576%
Total Not Requested35024%
Power Seat Package
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested110081%
Total Not Requested25019%

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