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Porsche Cayman vs. BMW i3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Cayman vs. BMW i3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,245

BMW i3   
Difference: $22,920

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112017
ModelCaymanCaymani3
TrimBaseSBase
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $51,900 $62,100 $44,450
Convenience Package 2,230 2,230  
Navigation system 3,430    
Unbranded 235W 9 speakers 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 700
Heated front seats 525 525  
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615  
Wood trim 890 890  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,385 2,385  
Infotainment Package   3,640  
Tera World     2,600
Convenience Package 0 0  
Navigation system 0    
Unbranded 235W 9 speakers 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 645
Heated front seats 0 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0  
Wood trim 0 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0  
Infotainment Package   0  
Tera World     2,390
Options (change) 11,315 11,525 3,300
Options (change) 451 451 3,035
Destination 950 950 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $64,165 $74,575 $41,245

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW i3
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayman S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,126
Model Year201120112017
ModelCaymanCaymani3
TrimBaseSBase
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine265hp H6320hp H6168hp E
TransmissionM6M6A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9325, 11100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18155/70-19
Total Price$64,165$74,575$41,245
Adjustments for Features0-250-3,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,165$74,325$38,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,160$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW i3

Model Year201120112017
ModelCaymanCaymani3
TrimBaseSBase
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
1-speed automatic  $800
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net$40$40 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heat pump  $250
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat  $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
33 kWh battery pack  $0
7.2 kW onboard charger  $500
DC quick-charging capability  $750
Mid-engine configuration$0$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Carbon fiber body structure  $0
Rear spoiler  $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD player$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Off-road navigation system$0$0 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Cornering lights$50$50 
Digital instruments  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Tachometer$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Metal pedals$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Total Value of Features$2,460$2,710$5,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$3,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5-3,028

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW i3

Model Year20112017
ModelCaymani3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase95.1 in101.2 in
Length171.1 in157.4 in
Width70.9 in69.9 in
Height51.4 in62.1 in
Curb Weight2,977 lb.2,962 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 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
14.5 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.511.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested125093%
Total Not Requested1007%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested125093%
Total Not Requested1007%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested85058%
Total Not Requested61542%

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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