BMW 1-Series BMW 1-Series 2011 Porsche Boxster Porsche Boxster 2012

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

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

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

BMW 1-Series vs. Porsche Boxster Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,425

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $27,835

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
Model1-SeriesBoxster
Trim135iS
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $40,650 $58,600
Premium Package 1,950  
Navigation system 2,100  
Sport Package 1,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 710
Heated front seats 500 525
Obstacle detection, rear 350 530
6-speed manual 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Infotainment Package   3,640
Adaptive Sports Seats   3,055
Convenience Package   2,490
7-speed automated manual   3,660
Wood trim   890
Audio controls on steering wheel   615
Voice control for nav and audio   595
Premium Package 1,775  
Navigation system 1,910  
Sport Package 1,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 0
Heated front seats 455 0
Obstacle detection, rear 320 451
6-speed manual 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Infotainment Package   0
Adaptive Sports Seats   0
Convenience Package   0
7-speed automated manual   0
Wood trim   0
Audio controls on steering wheel   0
Voice control for nav and audio   0
Options (change) 6,900 16,710
Options (change) 6,280 451
Destination 875 950
Total Price $48,425 $76,260

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation BMW 1-Series dealer quotes or Porsche Boxster dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 1-Series 135i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,359
Model Year20112012
Model1-SeriesBoxster
Trim135iS
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine300hp I6310hp H6
TransmissionM6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8325, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$48,425$76,260
Adjustments for Features0-265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,425$75,995

Return to top

Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20112012
Model1-SeriesBoxster
Trim135iS
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500 
Roll bar $200
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration $0
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Off-road navigation system $0
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear $100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Metal pedals $75
No leather in second row $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,590$2,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$265
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20112012
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 Weight3,604 lb.3,042 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

Return to top

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote app25No
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
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested178079%
Total Not Requested47521%
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 S

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested86559%
Total Not Requested60041%
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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested135093%
Total Not Requested1007%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Hatchbacks
See TrueDelta's information for all BMW models.