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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: $44,325

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $26,170

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112016201620162016
Model1-Series1-SeriesBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
Trim128i135iBaseBlack EditionSGTS
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $34,500 $40,650 $52,100 $59,100 $63,900 $74,600
Premium Package 2,250 1,950        
Navigation system 2,100 2,100        
Sport Package 1,300 1,100        
6-speed manual 0          
Convenience Package 1,650          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 710 710 710 710
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250 520 520 520 520
Heated front seats 500 500        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350        
Obstacle detection, rear   350 530   530 530
Aluminum trim   0   760   895
Proximity key   500   790    
Adaptive sport seats plus     3,825 3,825 3,825 3,025
Premium Package Plus     3,620   2,950 1,965
Infotainment Package     3,990   3,990 3,990
Voice control for nav and audio     520 520 520 520
Power-folding mirrors     320 320 320 320
Audio controls on steering wheel     615 365 615 165
Sport suspension (upgrade)     1,235 1,235 1,235 0
Wood trim     1,515   1,515  
Interior ambient lighting       340    
HD radio       1,040    
Bose 505W 10 speakers         0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)           650
Premium Package 2,050 1,775        
Navigation system 1,910 1,910        
Sport Package 1,185 1,000        
6-speed manual 0          
Convenience Package 1,500          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 0 0 0 0
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230 0 0 0 0
Heated front seats 455 455        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320        
Obstacle detection, rear   320 0   0 0
Aluminum trim   0   0   0
Proximity key   455   0    
Adaptive sport seats plus     0 0 0 0
Premium Package Plus     0   0 0
Infotainment Package     0   0 0
Voice control for nav and audio     0 0 0 0
Power-folding mirrors     0 0 0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel     0 0 0 0
Sport suspension (upgrade)     0 0 0 0
Wood trim     0   0  
Interior ambient lighting       0    
HD radio       0    
Bose 505W 10 speakers         0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)           0
Options (change) 8,950 7,650 17,400 10,425 16,730 13,290
Options (change) 8,150 6,965 0 0 0 0
Destination 875 875 995 995 995 995
Total Price $44,325 $49,175 $70,495 $70,520 $81,625 $88,885

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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 GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,005
Model Year201120112016201620162016
Model1-Series1-SeriesBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
Trim128i135iBaseBlack EditionSGTS
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine230hp I6300hp I6265hp H6265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8185, 7185, 7445, 10445, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20
Total Price$44,325$49,175$70,495$70,520$81,625$88,885
Adjustments for Features0-50-615-265-1,115-3,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,325$49,125$69,880$70,255$80,510$85,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,800$0$375$10,630$15,840

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year201120112016201620162016
Model1-Series1-SeriesBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
Trim128i135iBaseBlack EditionSGTS
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200    
Remote app$25$25    
Remote window/roof operation$15$15    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Wind blocker, small  $100$100$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$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150  
Roll bar  $200$200$200$200
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350
Tires, run-flat$150$150    
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40$40$40
Climate Control 
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)     $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     $500
Mid-engine configuration  $0$0$0$0
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)     $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0
Rear spoiler $200    
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400$400$400
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0    
Infotainment 
App support  $0 $0$0
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
iPod integration$100$100    
Off-road navigation system  $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250    
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25    
Surround sound    $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200    
USB port  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer     $100
Compass$0$0    
Cornering lights$50$50    
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125    
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25    
Performance meter     $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 $100 $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 $300 
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$75$75
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300$-300
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim     $250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000
Wood trim$300 $300 $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Total Value of Features$2,490$2,540$3,105$2,755$3,605$5,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$50$615$265$1,115$3,165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-46-9-4-14-35

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20112016
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
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
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 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 Requested230590%
Total Not Requested25010%
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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested115088%
Total Not Requested15012%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
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 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 Requested200589%
Total Not Requested25011%
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

Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
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
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
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
Total Requested212586%
Total Not Requested35014%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
App support0No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
Total Requested91572%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster Black Edition

HD radio
FeatureValueRequested?
HD radio50Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
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
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%

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?
App support0No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
Total Requested915100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
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
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested162582%
Total Not Requested35018%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster GTS

Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
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
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
Total Requested120071%
Total Not Requested50029%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Performance meter150No
App support0No
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
Total Requested91555%
Total Not Requested75045%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested142597%
Total Not Requested503%

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