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Porsche 718 Cayman vs. BMW 1-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche 718 Cayman vs. BMW 1-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,385

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $23,995

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720122012
Model718 Cayman718 Cayman1-Series1-Series
TrimBaseS128i135i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $53,900 $66,300 $31,200 $39,300
Premium Package 1,780 1,370 3,400 1,750
Heated steering wheel 470 470 190  
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825 3,825    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 640 640 550 550
Proximity key 790 790   500
Wood trim 1,535 1,535    
Navigation system 1,730 1,730 2,150 2,150
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0    
Power-folding mirrors 320 320    
Interior ambient lighting 340 340    
Sport suspension (upgrade)   2,070    
Cold Weather Package     700 550
Sport Package     1,300  
6-speed manual     0  
Convenience Package     1,650  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350
M Sport Package       1,300
Obstacle detection, rear       380
Premium Package 0 0 3,095 1,595
Heated steering wheel 0 0 175  
Adaptive sport seats plus 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 500 500
Proximity key 0 0   455
Wood trim 0 0    
Navigation system 0 0 1,955 1,955
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0    
Power-folding mirrors 0 0    
Interior ambient lighting 0 0    
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0    
Cold Weather Package     635 500
Sport Package     1,185  
6-speed manual     0  
Convenience Package     1,500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320
M Sport Package       1,185
Obstacle detection, rear       345
Options (change) 11,430 13,090 10,290 7,530
Options (change) 0 0 9,365 6,855
Destination 1,050 1,050 895 895
Total Price $66,380 $80,440 $42,385 $47,725

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche 718 Cayman vs. BMW 1-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 1-Series 128i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche 718 Cayman S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,102
Model Year2017201720122012
Model718 Cayman718 Cayman1-Series1-Series
TrimBaseS128i135i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine300hp H4350hp H4230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)110, 6110, 6180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/40-19205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$66,380$80,440$42,385$47,725
Adjustments for Features-5-50500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,375$79,935$42,385$47,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,560$0$5,340

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Features Comparison: Porsche 718 Cayman vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year2017201720122012
Model718 Cayman718 Cayman1-Series1-Series
TrimBaseS128i135i
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Second-row low console  $100$100
Climate Control 
Residual heat$50$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Mid-engine configuration$0$0  
Raised top speed limiter  $0$0
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  
Rear spoiler   $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400  
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive  $15$15
Media drive, small$5$5  
Off-road navigation system$0$0  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$2,785$3,285$2,780$2,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$5$505$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments0-700

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche 718 Cayman vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20172012
Model718 Cayman1-Series
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase97.4 in104.7 in
Length172.4 in172.2 in
Width70.9 in68.8 in
Height51.0 in56.0 in
Curb Weight2,945 lb.3,209 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.3 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft310.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche 718 Cayman

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested122596%
Total Not Requested504%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%

Option Package Details
Porsche 718 Cayman S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested122596%
Total Not Requested504%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested308077%
Total Not Requested90023%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
205/50VR17 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested115088%
Total Not Requested15012%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested1580100%
Total Not Requested00%

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