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Porsche Panamera vs. BMW i3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Panamera vs. BMW i3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,445

BMW i3   
Difference: $54,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,235

BMW i3   
Difference: $47,770

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172016
ModelPanameraPanameraPanamerai3
TrimBaseSTurboBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $85,000 $99,900 $146,900 $42,400
Base Invoice $76,500 $89,910 $132,210 $39,690
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,880 2,880 2,880  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 830 830   550
Rear wiper 360 360 360  
Wood trim 995 995    
Proximity key 1,090 1,090    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,790 3,790    
Technology & Driver Assistance Package       2,500
Tera World       2,500
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,448 2,448 2,448  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 706 706   500
Rear wiper 306 306 306  
Wood trim 846 846    
Proximity key 927 927    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,222 3,222    
Technology & Driver Assistance Package       2,275
Tera World       2,275
Options (change) 9,945 9,945 3,240 5,550
Options (change) 8,455 8,455 2,754 5,050
Destination 1,050 1,050 1,050 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $95,995 $110,895 $151,190 $41,445
Total Invoice $86,005 $99,415 $136,014 $38,235

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $49,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,689
Model Year2017201720172016
ModelPanameraPanameraPanamerai3
TrimBaseSTurboBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine330hp V6440hp V6550hp V8168hp E
TransmissionS8S8S8A1
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)150, 10150, 10710, 14100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/45-19265/45-19275/40-20155/70-19
Total Price$95,995$110,895$151,190$41,445
Adjustments for Features-4,555-6,255-9,4550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$91,440$104,640$141,735$41,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,200$50,295$0
Total Invoice$86,005$99,415$136,014$38,235
Adjustments for Features-4,081-5,607-8,5060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$81,924$93,808$127,508$38,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,884$45,584$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. BMW i3

Model Year2017201720172016
ModelPanameraPanameraPanamerai3
TrimBaseSTurboBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed automated manual$1300$1300$1300 
1-speed automatic   $800
RWD$0  $0
AWD $1700$1700 
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Pedestrian detection   $50
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Second-row low console$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heat pump   $250
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Residual heat   $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack   $0
7.2 kW onboard charger   $500
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
DC quick-charging capability   $750
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Carbon fiber body structure   $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler   $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0 
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0 
S Voice support   $0
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
Surround sound  $250 
Text dictation   $50
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices   $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Cornering lights  $50 
Digital instruments   $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers  $50 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Heated second row seats  $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $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 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$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 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,505$10,205$13,405$3,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,555$6,255$9,455$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,081-5,607-8,5060

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. BMW i3

Model Year20172016
ModelPanamerai3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase116.1 in101.2 in
Length198.8 in157.4 in
Width76.3 in69.9 in
Height56.0 in62.1 in
Curb Weight4,080 lb.2,635 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.7 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
17.4 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft311.8 ft3

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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 Internet150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested136581%
Total Not Requested32519%
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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