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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: $46,115

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $16,025

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012
Model1-Series1-SeriesBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
Trim128i135iBaseSS Black Edition
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $36,900 $44,100 $48,100 $58,600 $65,200
Premium Package 3,100 1,750      
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 3,430    
Xenon HID headlights 900        
Cold Weather Package 700 550      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 710 710  
Obstacle detection, rear 380 380 530 530 530
Heated steering wheel 190   250 250 250
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350      
M Sport Package   1,200      
Adaptive Sports Seats     3,055 3,055 3,055
Convenience Package     2,490 2,490  
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers     0    
Heated front seats     525 525 525
Voice control for nav and audio     595 595 595
Audio controls on steering wheel     615 615 125
Wood trim     890 890  
Infotainment Package       3,640  
Premium Package 2,820 1,595      
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 0    
Xenon HID headlights 820        
Cold Weather Package 635 500      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 0 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 345 345 451 451 451
Heated steering wheel 175   0 0 0
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320      
M Sport Package   1,090      
Adaptive Sports Seats     0 0 0
Convenience Package     0 0  
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers     0    
Heated front seats     0 0 0
Voice control for nav and audio     0 0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel     0 0 0
Wood trim     0 0  
Infotainment Package       0  
Options (change) 8,320 6,930 13,090 13,300 5,080
Options (change) 7,570 6,305 451 451 451
Destination 895 895 950 950 950
Total Price $46,115 $51,925 $62,140 $72,850 $71,230

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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: $16,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,775
Model Year20122012201220122012
Model1-Series1-SeriesBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
Trim128i135iBaseSS Black Edition
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine230hp I6300hp I6255hp H6310hp H6320hp H6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8185, 7325, 11325, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/40-18205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$46,115$51,925$62,140$72,850$71,230
Adjustments for Features-460-860-50-3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,655$51,065$62,090$72,550$71,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,410$0$10,460$9,140

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20122012201220122012
Model1-Series1-SeriesBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
Trim128i135iBaseSS Black Edition
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 $100$100$100
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Wind blocker, small  $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   
Roll bar  $200$200$200
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Ski sack$50$50   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100   
Dual-zone climate control$125$125   
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration  $0$0$0
Raised top speed limiter $0   
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200   
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400$400
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
HD radio$50$50   
iPod integration$100$100   
Off-road navigation system  $0$0$0
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250   
Surround sound   $250$250
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125   
Compass$0$0   
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
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$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50   
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Total Value of Features$2,565$2,965$2,155$2,405$2,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$460$860$50$300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-425-794-1-60

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20122012
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, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested288094%
Total Not Requested2006%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Total Requested153097%
Total Not Requested503%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
M 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
Special interior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested865100%
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 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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested135093%
Total Not Requested1007%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

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 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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested135093%
Total Not Requested1007%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
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%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S Black Edition

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 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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%

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