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Porsche 911 vs. BMW i3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche 911 vs. BMW i3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,945

BMW i3   
Difference: $50,365

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009200920092016
Model911911911911911i3
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurboBase
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Base Price $75,600 $86,200 $89,500 $100,100 $128,700 $42,400
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 420 420 420 420    
iPod integration 440 440 440 440 440  
Navigation system 2,110 2,110 2,110 2,110    
Satellite radio 750 750 750 750 750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710   550
Bluetooth cell phone link 695 695 695 695 695  
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530 530 530 530  
Audio controls on steering wheel 870 870 870 870    
Rear wiper 360 360 360 360 0  
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500 500  
Steering-linked headlights 690 690 690 690    
Floor mats 140 140 140 140 140  
Wood trim 890 890 890 890 890  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,655 3,655 3,655 3,655    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel         255  
6-speed manual         0  
Tera World           2,500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 0 0 0 0    
iPod integration 0 0 0 0 0  
Navigation system 1,794 1,794 1,794 1,794    
Satellite radio 0 0 0 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0   500
Bluetooth cell phone link 0 0 0 0 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451 451 451 451  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0    
Rear wiper 306 306 306 306 0  
Heated front seats 425 425 425 425 425  
Steering-linked headlights 0 0 0 0    
Floor mats 119 119 119 119 119  
Wood trim 757 757 757 757 757  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0 0 0    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel         0  
6-speed manual         0  
Tera World           2,275
Options (change) 12,760 12,760 12,760 12,760 4,200 3,050
Options (change) 3,852 3,852 3,852 3,852 1,752 2,775
Destination 950 950 950 950 950 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $89,310 $99,910 $103,210 $113,810 $133,850 $38,945

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW i3
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche 911 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $51,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,599
Model Year200920092009200920092016
Model911911911911911i3
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurboBase
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Engine345hp H6385hp H6345hp H6385hp H6480hp H6168hp E
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9235, 9235, 9235, 9385, 13100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/35-19235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19155/70-19
Total Price$89,310$99,910$103,210$113,810$133,850$38,945
Adjustments for Features0-500-2,300-2,800-3,475-790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$89,310$99,410$100,910$111,010$130,375$38,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,100$11,600$21,700$41,065$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW i3

Model Year200920092009200920092016
Model911911911911911i3
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurboBase
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150 
1-speed automatic     $800
RWD$0$0   $0
AWD  $1700$1700$1700 
Accessories 
Proximity key     $250
Remote app     $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags     $350
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover     $75
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150$150 
Console without shifter     $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation     $100
Heat pump     $250
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
Residual heat     $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack     $0
7.2 kW onboard charger     $500
DC quick-charging capability     $750
Rear-engine configuration$0$0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25 
Carbon fiber body structure     $0
Larger rear spoiler    $200 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200  
Rear spoiler     $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400  
Sunroof$900$900  $900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming     $25
CD player$125$125$125$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
HD radio     $50
iPod integration$100$100$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50 
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription     $250
Surround sound    $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200
USB port     $25
Voice control for external devices     $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge    $75 
Digital instruments     $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25
LED headlights     $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse     $25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 $150
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors     $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 $50
Memory system, driver seat    $200 
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150 
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$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat    $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100 
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650$650$650$650 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 $500$500 
Total Value of Features$4,735$5,235$7,035$7,535$8,210$5,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$2,300$2,800$3,475$790
Value of Feature Adjustments0-24-107-118-70-729

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW i3

Model Year20092016
Model911i3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Wheelbase92.5 in101.2 in
Length175.6 in157.4 in
Width71.2 in69.9 in
Height51.6 in62.1 in
Curb Weight3,076 lb.2,635 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom31.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.4 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
4.411.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW i3

Tera World
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Proximity key250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
175/60R19 tires200No
155/70R19 tires200No
Total Requested230078%
Total Not Requested65022%

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