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Porsche Cayman vs. BMW i8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Cayman vs. BMW i8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $85,495

Porsche Cayman S   
Difference: $54,407

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152016
ModelCaymani8
TrimSBase
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $63,800 $140,700
Infotainment Package 3,990  
Bose 505W 10 speakers 0  
Premium Package Plus 2,950  
Power sport seats 2,320  
7-speed automated manual 3,200  
Rearview camera 1,515  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710  
Voice control for nav and audio 520  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,520  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790  
Voice recorder 570  
Giga World   2,000
Infotainment Package 0  
Bose 505W 10 speakers 0  
Premium Package Plus 0  
Power sport seats 0  
7-speed automated manual 0  
Rearview camera 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0  
Voice recorder 0  
Giga World   1,820
Options (change) 20,700 2,000
Options (change) 0 1,820
Destination 995 995
Gas Tax 0 -3,793
Total Price $85,495 $139,902

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW i8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Cayman S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $51,127
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $125,124
Model Year20152016
ModelCaymani8
TrimSBase
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine325hp H6357hp I3 PiH
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG28/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)445, 10360, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19215/45-20
Total Price$85,495$139,902
Adjustments for Features0-3,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$85,495$136,622

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW i8

Model Year20152016
ModelCaymani8
TrimSBase
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure warning $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera$200 
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger $0
7 kWh battery pack $0
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Carbon fiber body structure $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Infotainment 
CD player$125 
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription $150
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
MP3-compatible player$50 
Off-road navigation system$0 
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Metal pedals$75 
No leather in second row$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$4,595$7,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,280
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,028

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW i8

Model Year20152016
ModelCaymani8
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase97.4 in110.2 in
Length172.4 in184.9 in
Width70.9 in76.5 in
Height50.9 in50.8 in
Curb Weight2,976 lb.3,455 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.11.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in61.1 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in32.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in51.5 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft34.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested915100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested147575%
Total Not Requested50025%
Power sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested50038%
Total Not Requested80062%

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