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Porsche 911 vs. BMW i8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche 911 vs. BMW i8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $92,465

Porsche 911 Carrera   
Difference: $42,392

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092009200920092014
Model911911911911911911i8
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurboGT2Base
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $75,600 $86,200 $89,500 $100,100 $128,700 $193,050 $135,700
iPod integration 440 440 440 440 440 440  
Navigation system 2,110 2,110 2,110 2,110   2,110  
Sport Chrono Package Plus 960 960 960 960      
Power front seats 1,550 1,550 1,550 1,550      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 420 420 420 420   690  
Satellite radio 750 750 750 750 750 750  
Traffic information 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990   1,990        
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500 500 500  
Floor mats 140 140 140 140 140 90  
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595 595 595  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,655 3,655 3,655 3,655      
Audio controls on steering wheel 870 870 870 870      
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530 530 530 530 530  
Bluetooth cell phone link 695 695 695 695 695 695  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel         255    
6-speed manual         0 0  
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel           310  
Giga World             2,000
iPod integration 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Navigation system 1,794 1,794 1,794 1,794   1,794  
Sport Chrono Package Plus 816 816 816 816      
Power front seats 1,318 1,318 1,318 1,318      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 0 0 0 0   587  
Satellite radio 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Traffic information 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,692   1,692        
Heated front seats 425 425 425 425 425 425  
Floor mats 119 119 119 119 119 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0 0 0      
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0      
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451 451 451 451 451  
Bluetooth cell phone link 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel         0    
6-speed manual         0 0  
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel           0  
Giga World             1,820
Options (change) 15,915 13,925 15,915 13,925 3,905 6,710 2,000
Options (change) 6,615 4,923 6,615 4,923 995 3,257 1,820
Destination 950 950 950 950 950 950 950
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 -3,793
Total Price $92,465 $101,075 $106,365 $114,975 $133,555 $200,710 $134,857

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW i8

Lowest Adjusted Price: Porsche 911 Carrera
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche 911 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $37,912
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $117,963
Model Year2009200920092009200920092014
Model911911911911911911i8
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurboGT2Base
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine345hp H6385hp H6345hp H6385hp H6480hp H6530hp H6357hp I3 PiH
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9235, 9235, 9235, 9385, 1350, 4360, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/35-19235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19215/45-20
Total Price$92,465$101,075$106,365$114,975$133,555$200,710$134,857
Adjustments for Features00-2,300-2,300-1,725-2,950-4,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$92,465$101,075$104,065$112,675$131,830$197,760$130,377
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,610$11,600$20,210$39,365$105,295$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW i8

Model Year2009200920092009200920092014
Model911911911911911911i8
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurboGT2Base
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1100
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 
Around view cameras      $500
Automatic braking, low-speed      $200
Blind spot warning system      $200
Ceramic brake rotors     $4000 
Driver drowsiness monitor      $150
Forward collision warning      $200
Knee airbag, driver      $75
Knee airbag, passenger      $75
Lane departure collision mitigation      $50
Lane departure warning      $200
Obstacle detection, front      $150
Pedestrian detection      $50
Side curtain airbags      $350
Wide-view front camera      $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation      $100
Dual-zone climate control     $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents with manual controls      $150
Residual heat      $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger      $0
7 kWh battery pack      $0
Automatic start / stop      $150
Mid-engine configuration      $0
Rear-engine configuration$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit     $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Carbon fiber body structure      $0
Front splitter spoiler     $200 
Larger rear spoiler    $200  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200   
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400   
Sunroof$900$900  $900$900 
Tall rear wing-type spoiler     $500 
Infotainment 
App support      $0
Bluetooth audio streaming      $25
CD player$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription      $150
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition      $200
HD radio      $50
In-vehicle Internet      $150
iPod integration$100$100$100$100$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0$0 
S Voice support      $0
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$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$25$25$25$25 
USB port      $25
Voice control for external devices      $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge    $75$75 
Chronometer$100$100$100$100   
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)      $350
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable      $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display      $250
LED headlights      $1000
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel     $150 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat     $50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat     $50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200 $200
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75$75$75 
No leather in second row     $-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650$650$650$650$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     $0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100$100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls      $100
Total Value of Features$5,720$5,720$8,020$8,020$7,445$8,670$10,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,300$2,300$1,725$2,950$4,480
Value of Feature Adjustments00-164-117-25-62-4,119

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. BMW i8

Model Year20092014
Model911i8
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase92.5 in110.2 in
Length175.6 in184.9 in
Width71.2 in76.5 in
Height51.6 in50.8 in
Curb Weight3,076 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.11.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in61.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom31.5 in32.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in51.5 in
Cargo Volume4.4 ft34.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera

Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera S

Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa

Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa S

Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%

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