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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: $35,535

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018201820182016
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayennei3
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo SBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $60,600 $66,700 $77,400 $98,600 $118,100 $161,600 $42,400
Auto-dimming mirrors 420   420 420      
Porsche Connect Plus 1,250   1,250 1,250 1,250 1,250  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,310 2,310 2,310 2,310 2,310 2,310  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 800 800 800 800     550
Obstacle detection, rear 1,100            
Heated front seats 530   530 530      
LED headlights 2,070 2,080 2,070 1,470      
Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS) 960   960        
Wood trim 1,340 1,340 1,340 350 350 0  
Proximity key 890 890 890 890 890 890  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,660 3,660 3,660        
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Technology & Driver Assistance Package             2,500
Tera World             2,500
Auto-dimming mirrors 0   0 0      
Porsche Connect Plus 0   0 0 0 0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0     500
Obstacle detection, rear 0            
Heated front seats 0   0 0      
LED headlights 0 0 0 0      
Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS) 0   0        
Wood trim 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Proximity key 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0 0        
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Technology & Driver Assistance Package             2,275
Tera World             2,275
Options (change) 15,330 11,080 14,230 8,020 4,800 4,450 5,550
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0 5,050
Destination 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $76,980 $78,830 $92,680 $107,670 $123,950 $167,100 $41,445

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW i3
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne Turbo S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,291
Model Year2018201820182018201820182016
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayennei3
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo SBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine300hp V6300hp V6420hp V6440hp V6520hp V8570hp V8168hp E
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T8A1
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 10665, 14100, 10100, 10665, 14665, 14100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18275/45-20265/50-19275/45-20265/50-19295/35-21155/70-19
Total Price$76,980$78,830$92,680$107,670$123,950$167,100$41,445
Adjustments for Features-6,105-6,530-7,205-9,930-11,330-16,8300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,875$72,300$85,475$97,740$112,620$150,270$41,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,425$14,600$26,865$41,745$79,395$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW i3

Model Year2018201820182018201820182016
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayennei3
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo SBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300 
1-speed automatic      $800
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700 
RWD      $0
Accessories 
Air compressor$35$35$35$35$35$35 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed      $200
Ceramic brake rotors     $4000 
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Pedestrian detection      $50
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based     $100 
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 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50$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 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300 
Lockable center differential$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Lockable rear differential     $150 
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack      $0
7.2 kW onboard charger      $500
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150 
DC quick-charging capability      $750
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500   
Regenerative braking    $0$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 $0 $0 
Body kit   $0   
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350$350$350 
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   
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0   
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200$200$200
Sunroof  $900$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75 $75 $75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100$100$100 
CD player$125$125$125$125$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0$0 
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
Surround sound $250  $250$250 
Text dictation      $50
Traffic + travel information    $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25   
Voice control for external devices      $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200 $200 
Boost gauge   $75$75$75 
Chronometer     $100 
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 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display      $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25$25$25
Performance meter     $150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors      $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver    $300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger    $300$300 
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 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200     
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$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$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150 
Metal pedals   $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$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 thigh bolsters, driver seat    $100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat    $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100 
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   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars     $500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0   
Transmission 
Launch control     $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,755$10,180$10,855$13,580$14,980$20,480$3,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,105$6,530$7,205$9,930$11,330$16,830$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-83-87-82-97-96-1060

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. BMW i3

Model Year20182016
ModelCayennei3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase114.0 in101.2 in
Length191.1 in157.4 in
Width78.7 in69.9 in
Height67.4 in62.1 in
Curb Weight4,489 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

Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne GTS

Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo

Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo S

Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%

Option Package Details
BMW i3

Technology & Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested139082%
Total Not Requested30018%
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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