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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: $42,245

BMW i3   
Difference: $48,960

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012201220122017
Model911911911911911911i3
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurboTurbo SBase
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Base Price $79,000 $91,900 $93,500 $106,400 $137,500 $160,700 $44,450
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 420 420 420 420      
PCM 2,110 2,110 2,110 2,110      
Satellite radio 750 750 750 750 750 750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710     700
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530 530 530 530 530  
Traffic information 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 615 615 0 0  
Rear wiper 360 360 360 360 360 360  
Heated front seats 525 525 525 525 525 525  
Steering-linked headlights 690 690 690 690 690    
Wood trim 890 890 890 890 890 890  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,655 3,655 3,655 3,655      
Tera World             2,600
Sunroof             1,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 0 0 0 0      
PCM 0 0 0 0      
Satellite radio 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0     645
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451 451 451 451 0  
Traffic information 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Rear wiper 306 306 306 306 0 0  
Heated front seats 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Steering-linked headlights 0 0 0 0 0    
Wood trim 757 757 757 757 757 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0 0 0      
Tera World             2,390
Sunroof             920
Options (change) 11,255 11,255 11,255 11,255 3,745 3,055 4,300
Options (change) 1,514 1,514 1,514 1,514 1,208 0 3,955
Destination 950 950 950 950 950 950 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $91,205 $104,105 $105,705 $118,605 $142,195 $164,705 $42,245

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW i3
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche 911 Turbo S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $50,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,931
Model Year2012201220122012201220122017
Model911911911911911911i3
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurboTurbo SBase
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Engine345hp H6385hp H6345hp H6385hp H6500hp H6530hp H6168hp E
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6S7A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9235, 9235, 9235, 9385, 13385, 13100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/35-19235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19155/70-19
Total Price$91,205$104,105$105,705$118,605$142,195$164,705$42,245
Adjustments for Features0-500-2,300-2,800-3,625-10,375-1,765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$91,205$103,605$103,405$115,805$138,570$154,330$40,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,400$12,200$24,600$47,365$63,125$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW i3

Model Year2012201220122012201220122017
Model911911911911911911i3
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurboTurbo SBase
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150  
7-speed automated manual     $1200 
1-speed automatic      $800
RWD$0$0    $0
AWD  $1700$1700$1700$1700 
Accessories 
Proximity key      $250
Remote app      $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Ceramic brake rotors     $4000 
Side curtain airbags      $350
Torque vectoring, brake-based     $100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover      $75
Console with shifter$150$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$15 
Residual heat      $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)     $500 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
33 kWh battery pack      $0
7.2 kW onboard charger      $500
DC quick-charging capability      $750
Rear-engine configuration$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Carbon fiber body structure      $0
Larger rear spoiler    $200$200 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200   
Rear spoiler      $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400   
Sunroof$900$900  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming      $25
CD changer, in-dash     $325 
CD player$125$125$125$125$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0 
HD radio      $50
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription      $250
Surround sound    $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar      $200
Voice control for external devices      $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge    $75$75 
Chronometer     $100 
Digital instruments      $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display      $25
LED headlights      $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse      $25
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors      $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250$250 
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$200 
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat    $100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat    $100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat     $100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat     $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat    $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650$650$650$650$650 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 $500$500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200 
Transmission 
Launch control     $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100 
Total Value of Features$4,335$4,835$6,635$7,135$7,960$14,710$6,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$2,300$2,800$3,625$10,375$1,765
Value of Feature Adjustments0-12-54-58-55-60-1,649

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW i3

Model Year20122017
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.2,962 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
Porsche 911 Carrera

PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested62598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera S

PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested62598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa

PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested62598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa S

PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested62598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
BMW i3

Tera World
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
155/70R19 tires200No
175/60R19 tires200No
Total Requested220085%
Total Not Requested40015%

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