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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: $41,445

BMW i3   
Difference: $24,810

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122015
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayennei3
TrimBaseSS HybridTurboBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $48,200 $65,000 $69,000 $107,100 $42,400
Adaptive cruise control 2,490 2,490 2,490 2,490  
Satellite radio 750 750 750 750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 790   550
Obstacle detection, rear 1,095 1,095 1,095    
Wood trim 995 1,340 1,340 345  
Proximity key 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,655 3,655 3,655    
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595  
Traffic information 0 0 0 0  
Convenience Package 5,620 4,520 4,520    
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     0    
Technology & Driver Assistance Package         2,500
Tera World         2,500
Adaptive cruise control 0 0 0 0  
Satellite radio 638 638 638 638  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0   500
Obstacle detection, rear 0 0 0    
Wood trim 0 0 0 293  
Proximity key 0 0 0 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506 506 506  
Traffic information 0 0 0 0  
Convenience Package 0 0 0    
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     0    
Technology & Driver Assistance Package         2,275
Tera World         2,275
Options (change) 17,080 16,325 16,325 5,270 5,550
Options (change) 1,144 1,144 1,144 1,437 5,050
Destination 975 975 975 975 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $66,255 $82,300 $86,300 $113,345 $41,445

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW i3
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,250
Model Year20122012201220122015
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayennei3
TrimBaseSS HybridTurboBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine300hp V6400hp V8380hp V6 H500hp V8168hp E
TransmissionM6T8T8T8A1
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 11235, 11235, 11585, 14100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-18255/55-18265/50-19155/70-19
Total Price$66,255$82,300$86,300$113,345$41,445
Adjustments for Features-3,805-5,205-5,030-8,8300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,450$77,095$81,270$104,515$41,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,645$18,820$42,065$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW i3

Model Year20122012201220122015
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayennei3
TrimBaseSS HybridTurboBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300 
1-speed automatic    $800
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 
RWD    $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850
Air compressor$35$35$35$35 
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200 
Remote app    $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Pedestrian detection    $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40 
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150 
Console without shifter    $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Heat pump    $250
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150 $150 
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack    $0
7.2 kW onboard charger    $500
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150 
DC quick-charging capability    $750
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Carbon fiber body structure    $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support    $0
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
CD player$125$125$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition    $200
HD radio    $50
In-vehicle Internet    $150
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0 
S Voice support    $0
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250
Siri Eyes Free support    $0
Surround sound   $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Text dictation    $50
Traffic + travel information    $25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices    $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Digital instruments    $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 $25
LED headlights    $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Heated second row seats   $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat   $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,755$11,155$10,980$14,780$5,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,805$5,205$5,030$8,830$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-122-134-124-1880

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW i3

Model Year20122015
ModelCayennei3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase114.0 in101.2 in
Length190.8 in157.4 in
Width76.3 in69.9 in
Height67.4 in62.1 in
Curb Weight4,399 lb.2,635 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.4 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.7 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.9 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested179054%
Total Not Requested155046%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested179080%
Total Not Requested45020%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested179080%
Total Not Requested45020%

Option Package Details
BMW i3

Technology & Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested31519%
Total Not Requested137581%
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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