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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: $70,975

Porsche Cayman   
Difference: $68,927

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620142014
Modeli8CaymanCayman
TrimBaseBaseS
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $140,700 $52,600 $63,800
Giga World 2,000    
Premium Package Plus   5,940 5,270
Infotainment Package   3,990 3,990
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,790 1,790
Audio controls on steering wheel   615 615
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,385 2,385
Voice recorder   570 570
Obstacle detection, rear   530 530
Voice control for nav and audio   520 520
Obstacle detection, front   330 330
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0
Giga World 1,820    
Premium Package Plus   0 0
Infotainment Package   0 0
Adaptive dampers - electrical   0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel   0 0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   0 0
Voice recorder   0 0
Obstacle detection, rear   451 451
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0
Obstacle detection, front   0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0
Options (change) 2,000 17,380 16,710
Options (change) 1,820 451 451
Destination 995 995 995
Gas Tax -3,793 0 0
Total Price $139,902 $70,975 $81,505

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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: $64,047
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $123,200
Model Year201620142014
Modeli8CaymanCayman
TrimBaseBaseS
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine357hp I3 PiH275hp H6325hp H6
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 1150, 4445, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-20235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$139,902$70,975$81,505
Adjustments for Features-4,8800-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$135,022$70,975$81,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,280

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Features Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Porsche Cayman

Model Year201620142014
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 
Remote app$25  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $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  
Wide-view front camera$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger$0  
7 kWh battery pack$0  
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Carbon fiber body structure$0  
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400
Infotainment 
CD player $125$125
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150  
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition$200  
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 
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$8,225$3,345$3,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,880$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,5050-4

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Porsche Cayman

Model Year20162014
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
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1050700%
Total Not Requested-900-600%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested247566%
Total Not Requested130034%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Unbranded, 235W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested91572%
Total Not Requested35028%

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%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather800Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage-900No
Total Requested800-800%
Total Not Requested-900900%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked headlights150No
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested197560%
Total Not Requested130040%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Total Requested915100%
Total Not Requested00%

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