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BMW 1-Series vs. Porsche Boxster Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 1-Series vs. Porsche Boxster Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,845

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $18,860

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092009
Model1-Series1-SeriesBoxsterBoxster
Trim128i135iBaseS
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $34,000 $40,150 $46,600 $56,700
Premium Package 3,700 3,400    
Navigation system 2,100 2,100 3,110 3,110
Xenon HID headlights 900   1,560 1,560
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 710 710
iPod integration 400 400 440 440
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350 530 530
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595    
Sport Package   1,100    
6-speed manual   0    
Adaptive Sports Seats     3,055 3,055
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     690 690
Floor mats     90 90
Automatic climate control, front     550 550
Voice control for nav and audio     595 595
Bluetooth cell phone link     695 695
Satellite radio     750 750
Wood trim     890 890
Audio controls on steering wheel     990 990
Premium Package 3,365 3,095    
Navigation system 1,910 1,910 0 0
Xenon HID headlights 820   0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430 0 0
iPod integration 365 365 0 0
Heated front seats 455 455 0 0
Obstacle detection, rear 320 320 451 451
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540    
Sport Package   1,000    
6-speed manual   0    
Adaptive Sports Seats     2,597 2,597
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     587 587
Floor mats     0 0
Automatic climate control, front     468 468
Voice control for nav and audio     0 0
Bluetooth cell phone link     0 0
Satellite radio     0 0
Wood trim     757 757
Audio controls on steering wheel     842 842
Options (change) 9,020 8,920 15,155 15,155
Options (change) 8,205 8,115 5,702 5,702
Destination 825 825 950 950
Total Price $43,845 $49,895 $62,705 $72,805

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Porsche Boxster

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 1-Series 128i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,229
Model Year2009200920092009
Model1-Series1-SeriesBoxsterBoxster
Trim128i135iBaseS
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine230hp I6300hp I6255hp H6310hp H6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 1050, 4185, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/40-18205/55-17235/40-18
Total Price$43,845$49,895$62,705$72,805
Adjustments for Features-660-1,21000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,185$48,685$62,705$72,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,500$0$10,100

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year2009200920092009
Model1-Series1-SeriesBoxsterBoxster
Trim128i135iBaseS
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500  
Roll bar  $200$200
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Residual heat$50$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration  $0$0
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200  
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Off-road navigation system  $0$0
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic information$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Metal pedals  $75$75
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$2,240$2,790$1,580$1,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$660$1,210$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-609-1,11700

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20092009
Model1-SeriesBoxster
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase104.7 in95.1 in
Length172.2 in172.1 in
Width68.8 in70.9 in
Height55.6 in50.9 in
Curb Weight3,495 lb.2,944 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room42.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume8.5 ft39.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested298088%
Total Not Requested40012%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested268087%
Total Not Requested40013%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested165100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested165100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%

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