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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: $45,145

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $20,475

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920132013
Model1-Series1-SeriesBoxsterBoxster
Trim128i135iBaseS
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $34,000 $40,150 $49,500 $60,900
Premium Package 3,700 3,400 2,040 1,440
Navigation system 2,100 2,100    
Sport Package 1,300 1,100    
6-speed manual 0 0    
Xenon HID headlights 900      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 710 710
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350 530 530
Heated front seats 500 500    
iPod integration 400 400    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595    
Infotainment Package     3,860 3,860
Adaptive sport seats plus     3,825 3,825
Wood trim     1,515 1,515
Audio controls on steering wheel     615 615
Sport suspension (upgrade)     1,235 1,235
Voice control for nav and audio     520 520
Power-folding mirrors     320 320
Bose 505W 10 speakers       0
Premium Package 3,365 3,095 0 0
Navigation system 1,910 1,910    
Sport Package 1,185 1,000    
6-speed manual 0 0    
Xenon HID headlights 820      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430 0 0
Obstacle detection, rear 320 320 451 451
Heated front seats 455 455    
iPod integration 365 365    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540    
Infotainment Package     0 0
Adaptive sport seats plus     0 0
Wood trim     0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel     0 0
Sport suspension (upgrade)     0 0
Voice control for nav and audio     0 0
Power-folding mirrors     0 0
Bose 505W 10 speakers       0
Options (change) 10,320 8,920 15,170 14,570
Options (change) 9,390 8,115 451 451
Destination 825 825 950 950
Total Price $45,145 $49,895 $65,620 $76,420

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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 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,287
Model Year2009200920132013
Model1-Series1-SeriesBoxsterBoxster
Trim128i135iBaseS
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine230hp I6300hp I6265hp H6315hp H6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10185, 7445, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$45,145$49,895$65,620$76,420
Adjustments for Features0-250-190-690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,145$49,645$65,430$75,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$0$10,300

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year2009200920132013
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  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Wind blocker, small  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Roll bar  $200$200
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Climate Control 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Mid-engine configuration  $0$0
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200  
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0
iPod integration$100$100  
Off-road navigation system  $0$0
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim   $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Metal pedals  $75$75
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,290$2,540$2,480$2,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$190$690
Value of Feature Adjustments0-231-4-13

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20092013
Model1-SeriesBoxster
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase104.7 in97.4 in
Length172.2 in172.2 in
Width68.8 in70.9 in
Height55.6 in50.5 in
Curb Weight3,495 lb.2,889 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.6 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 seat150Yes
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 mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
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
Total Requested303090%
Total Not Requested35010%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
205/50VR17 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%

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 seat150Yes
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 mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
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
Total Requested273089%
Total Not Requested35011%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
Total Requested86571%
Total Not Requested35029%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wind blocker, small100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested277587%
Total Not Requested40013%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested865100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wind blocker, small100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested227585%
Total Not Requested40015%

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