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Subaru BRZ vs. BMW i8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru BRZ vs. BMW i8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,659

Subaru BRZ Limited   
Difference: $110,243

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,084

Subaru BRZ Limited   
Difference: $101,063

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182016
ModelBRZBRZi8
TrimLimitedtSBase
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $28,445 $33,495 $140,700
Base Invoice $26,995 $31,690 $130,125
Universal garage door opener 110 110  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 244 244  
Giga World     2,000
Universal garage door opener 72 72  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 157 157  
Giga World     1,820
Options (change) 354 354 2,000
Options (change) 229 229 1,820
Destination 860 860 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -3,793
Total Price $29,659 $34,709 $139,902
Total Invoice $28,084 $32,779 $129,147

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru BRZ vs. BMW i8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru BRZ Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $101,853
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $93,318
Model Year201820182016
ModelBRZBRZi8
TrimLimitedtSBase
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine205hp H4205hp H4357hp I3 PiH
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)196, 8196, 8360, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/40-18215/45-20
Total Price$29,659$34,709$139,902
Adjustments for Features0-175-8,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,659$34,534$131,512
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,875$0
Total Invoice$28,084$32,779$129,147
Adjustments for Features0-165-7,745
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,084$32,614$121,402
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,530$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru BRZ vs. BMW i8

Model Year201820182016
ModelBRZBRZi8
TrimLimitedtSBase
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Remote app  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rearview camera$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Wide-view front camera  $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger  $0
7 kWh battery pack  $0
Automatic start / stop  $150
Mid-engine configuration  $0
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Carbon fiber body structure  $0
Carbon fiber wing-type rear spoiler $400 
Manual adjustability, rear spoiler $100 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription  $150
Handwriting recognition  $200
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Media drive  $15
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
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice recorder  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125  
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights  $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Performance meter$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Interior trim, special color $0 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals$75$75 
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
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250$250 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Wheels, dark finish $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,350$3,525$11,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$8,390
Value of Feature Adjustments0-165-7,745

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru BRZ vs. BMW i8

Model Year20182016
ModelBRZi8
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase101.2 in110.2 in
Length166.7 in184.9 in
Width69.9 in76.5 in
Height50.6 in50.8 in
Curb Weight2,763 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.11.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.5 in61.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom35.0 in32.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in51.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom29.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume6.9 ft34.7 ft3

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