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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: $41,445

BMW i3   
Difference: $31,160

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142015
ModelCaymanCaymani3
TrimBaseSBase
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $52,600 $63,800 $42,400
Infotainment Package 3,990 3,990  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,170 2,170  
Premium Package Plus 5,940    
Voice control for nav and audio 520 520  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,385 2,385  
Wood trim 1,790 1,790  
Rear wiper 360 360  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615  
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 550
Porsche Dynamic Light System   690  
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0  
Auto-dimming mirrors   690  
Convenience Package   900  
Technology & Driver Assistance Package     2,500
Tera World     2,500
Infotainment Package 0 0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0 0  
Premium Package Plus 0    
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0  
Wood trim 0 0  
Rear wiper 0 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 500
Porsche Dynamic Light System   0  
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0  
Auto-dimming mirrors   0  
Convenience Package   0  
Technology & Driver Assistance Package     2,275
Tera World     2,275
Options (change) 19,010 15,350 5,550
Options (change) 451 451 5,050
Destination 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $72,605 $80,145 $41,445

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW i3
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayman
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,651
Model Year201420142015
ModelCaymanCaymani3
TrimBaseSBase
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine275hp H6325hp H6168hp E
TransmissionM6M6A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4445, 10100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/40-19155/70-19
Total Price$72,605$80,145$41,445
Adjustments for Features-1,7500-2,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,855$80,145$39,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,290$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW i3

Model Year201420142015
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 $250
Remote app  $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net$40$40 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heat pump  $250
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack  $0
7.2 kW onboard charger  $500
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
DC quick-charging capability  $750
Mid-engine configuration$0$0 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Carbon fiber body structure  $0
Rear spoiler  $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400 
Infotainment 
CD player$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
Handwriting recognition  $200
In-vehicle Internet  $150
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Off-road navigation system$0$0 
S Voice support  $0
Satellite radio$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 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,245$3,495$5,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,750$0$2,355
Value of Feature Adjustments-350-2,173

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW i3

Model Year20142015
ModelCaymani3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase97.4 in101.2 in
Length172.4 in157.4 in
Width70.9 in69.9 in
Height50.9 in62.1 in
Curb Weight2,889 lb.2,635 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
15.0 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.011.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
App support0Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested91572%
Total Not Requested35028%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested185049%
Total Not Requested192551%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

Porsche Dynamic Light System
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested15075%
Total Not Requested5025%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
App support0Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested915100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested55081%
Total Not Requested12519%

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 information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested101560%
Total Not Requested67540%
Tera World
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Wood trim300Yes
155/70R19 tires200No
175/60R19 tires200No
Total Requested255086%
Total Not Requested40014%

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