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Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW i3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW i3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,945

BMW i3   
Difference: $22,155

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020102010201020102016
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayennei3
TrimBaseSS TranssyberiaGTSTurboTurbo SBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $45,500 $60,700 $70,800 $72,400 $99,900 $126,300 $42,400
Xenon/HID headlights 1,560 1,560 1,560 1,560      
Light Comfort Package 650 650 650 650 650 650  
Automatic climate control, front 550            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710     550
Heated front seats 720 720 720 720      
Floor mats 150 150 150 150 150 150  
Navigation system 3,300 3,300 3,300 3,300      
Bluetooth cell phone link 695 695 695 695 695 695  
Obstacle detection, rear 990 990 990 990      
Wood trim 1,040 1,385     345 345  
Proximity key 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,170 3,170 3,170 3,170      
Satellite radio         750 750  
Tera World             2,500
Xenon/HID headlights 1,326 1,326 1,326 1,326      
Light Comfort Package 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Automatic climate control, front 468            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 604 604 604 604     500
Heated front seats 0 0 0 0      
Floor mats 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Navigation system 2,805 2,805 2,805 2,805      
Bluetooth cell phone link 591 591 591 591 591 591  
Obstacle detection, rear 842 842 842 842      
Wood trim 884 1,177     293 293  
Proximity key 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,695 2,695 2,695 2,695      
Satellite radio         638 638  
Tera World             2,275
Options (change) 14,625 14,420 13,035 13,035 3,680 3,680 3,050
Options (change) 10,215 10,040 8,863 8,863 1,522 1,522 2,775
Destination 975 975 975 975 975 975 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $61,100 $76,095 $84,810 $86,410 $104,555 $130,955 $38,945

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW i3
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,657
Model Year2010201020102010201020102016
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayennei3
TrimBaseSS TranssyberiaGTSTurboTurbo SBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6385hp V8405hp V8405hp V8500hp V8550hp V8168hp E
TransmissionM6T6M6T6T6A1
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 12100, 12100, 12100, 12410, 14410, 14100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18255/55-18295/35-21275/45-19295/35-21155/70-19
Total Price$61,100$76,095$84,810$86,410$104,555$130,955$38,945
Adjustments for Features-3,505-4,655-4,755-6,630-8,130-8,7050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,595$71,440$80,055$79,780$96,425$122,250$38,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,845$22,460$22,185$38,830$64,655$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW i3

Model Year2010201020102010201020102016
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayennei3
TrimBaseSS TranssyberiaGTSTurboTurbo SBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  $1100$1100 
-speed   $0    
1-speed automatic      $800
AWD w/low range$2200$2200$2200$2200$2200$2200 
RWD      $0
Accessories 
Air compressor$35$35$35$35$35$35 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Remote app      $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40$40 
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Console without shifter      $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Ski sack$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)    $50$50 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Heat pump      $250
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack      $0
7.2 kW onboard charger      $500
DC quick-charging capability      $750
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Carbon fiber body structure      $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275$275 
Larger rear spoiler  $200    
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200$200$200
Wheel-lip moldings   $75 $75 
Infotainment 
Aux input      $50
Bluetooth audio streaming      $25
CD player$125$125$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0 
HD radio      $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0   
Satellite radio    $200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription      $250
Surround sound    $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar      $200
Traffic information    $25$25 
USB port      $25
Voice control for external devices      $0
Voice control for nav and audio    $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50$50 
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$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50 
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 
Aluminum trim   $100   
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100 
Heated second row seats    $200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat      $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat      $50
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$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 recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row   $25$25$25 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0   
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150    
Wood trim$300$300  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars     $500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000$1000$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Off-road suspension (upgrade)  $0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  $100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,655$9,805$9,905$11,780$13,280$13,855$5,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,505$4,655$4,755$6,630$8,130$8,705$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-642-674-552-755-194-1660

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW i3

Model Year20102016
ModelCayennei3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.4 in101.2 in
Length188.9 in157.4 in
Width76.0 in69.9 in
Height66.9 in62.1 in
Curb Weight4,763 lb.2,635 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.7 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.1 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.5 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

Xenon/HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Xenon/HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S Transsyberia

Xenon/HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne GTS

Xenon/HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo

Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo S

Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW i3

Tera World
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
155/70R19 tires200No
175/60R19 tires200No
Total Requested255086%
Total Not Requested40014%

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