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BMW i8 vs. Subaru BRZ Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i8 vs. Subaru BRZ Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,659

Subaru BRZ Limited   
Difference: $112,943

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,084

Subaru BRZ Limited   
Difference: $104,998

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720182018
Modeli8BRZBRZ
TrimBaseLimitedtS
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $143,400 $28,445 $33,495
Base Invoice $134,040 $26,995 $31,690
Giga World 2,000    
Universal garage door opener   110 110
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   244 244
Giga World 1,840    
Universal garage door opener   72 72
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   157 157
Options (change) 2,000 354 354
Options (change) 1,840 229 229
Destination 995 860 860
Gas Tax -3,793 0 0
Total Price $142,602 $29,659 $34,709
Total Invoice $133,082 $28,084 $32,779

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Subaru BRZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru BRZ Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $104,553
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $97,168
Model Year201720182018
Modeli8BRZBRZ
TrimBaseLimitedtS
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine357hp I3 PiH205hp H4205hp H4
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 11196, 8196, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-20215/45-17215/40-18
Total Price$142,602$29,659$34,709
Adjustments for Features-8,3900-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$134,212$29,659$34,534
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,875
Total Invoice$133,082$28,084$32,779
Adjustments for Features-7,8300-165
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$125,252$28,084$32,614
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,530

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Features Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Subaru BRZ

Model Year201720182018
Modeli8BRZBRZ
TrimBaseLimitedtS
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
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  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rearview camera $200$200
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Wide-view front camera$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger$0  
7 kWh battery pack$0  
Automatic start / stop$150  
Mid-engine configuration$0  
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Carbon fiber body structure$0  
Carbon fiber wing-type rear spoiler  $400
Manual adjustability, rear spoiler  $100
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150  
Handwriting recognition$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
Media drive$15  
S Voice support$0  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Text dictation$50  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice recorder$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass $0$0
Fog lights $125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights$1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Performance meter $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300
Interior trim, special color  $0
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250$250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Wheels, dark finish  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$11,740$3,350$3,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,390$0$175
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,8300-165

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Subaru BRZ

Model Year20172018
Modeli8BRZ
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.2 in101.2 in
Length184.9 in166.7 in
Width76.5 in69.9 in
Height50.8 in50.6 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.2,763 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.1 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in54.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom32.4 in35.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.5 in51.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in29.9 in
Cargo Volume4.7 ft36.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru BRZ Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru BRZ tS

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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