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BMW i3 vs. Porsche Boxster Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i3 vs. Porsche Boxster Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,945

BMW i3   
Difference: $22,495

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620092009
Modeli3BoxsterBoxster
TrimBaseBaseS
Body4dr Hatch2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $42,400 $46,600 $56,700
Tera World 2,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 710 710
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   690 690
Xenon HID headlights   1,560 1,560
iPod integration   440 440
Navigation system   3,110 3,110
Satellite radio   750 750
Floor mats   90 90
Heated front seats   500 500
Obstacle detection, rear   530 530
Automatic climate control, front   550 550
Bluetooth cell phone link   695 695
Wood trim   890 890
Audio controls on steering wheel   990 990
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,385 2,385
Tera World 2,275    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 0 0
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   587 587
Xenon HID headlights   0 0
iPod integration   0 0
Navigation system   0 0
Satellite radio   0 0
Floor mats   0 0
Heated front seats   0 0
Obstacle detection, rear   451 451
Automatic climate control, front   468 468
Bluetooth cell phone link   0 0
Wood trim   757 757
Audio controls on steering wheel   842 842
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   0 0
Options (change) 3,050 13,890 13,890
Options (change) 2,775 3,105 3,105
Destination 995 950 950
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $38,945 $61,440 $71,540

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Porsche Boxster

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW i3
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,967
Model Year201620092009
Modeli3BoxsterBoxster
TrimBaseBaseS
Body4dr Hatch2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine168hp E255hp H6310hp H6
TransmissionA1M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 450, 4185, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19205/55-17235/40-18
Total Price$38,945$61,440$71,540
Adjustments for Features0-935-935
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,945$60,505$70,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,100

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year201620092009
Modeli3BoxsterBoxster
TrimBaseBaseS
Body4dr Hatch2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manual $150$150
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Roll bar $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo net $40$40
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heat pump$250  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack$0  
7.2 kW onboard charger$500  
DC quick-charging capability$750  
Mid-engine configuration $0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Carbon fiber body structure$0  
Power convertible top $4000$4000
Rear spoiler$200  
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD player $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
HD radio$50  
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
Off-road navigation system $0$0
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Digital instruments$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Tachometer $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Metal pedals $75$75
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,725$6,660$6,660
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$935$935
Value of Feature Adjustments0-62-53

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20162009
Modeli3Boxster
Body4dr Hatch2dr Convertible
Wheelbase101.2 in95.1 in
Length157.4 in172.1 in
Width69.9 in70.9 in
Height62.1 in50.9 in
Curb Weight2,635 lb.2,944 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
2.8 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.8 ft39.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW i3

Tera World
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Proximity key250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
155/70R19 tires200No
175/60R19 tires200No
Total Requested230078%
Total Not Requested65022%

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 washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested15091%
Total Not Requested159%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage-900No
Total Requested10001000%
Total Not Requested-900-900%

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 washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested15091%
Total Not Requested159%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage-900No
Total Requested10001000%
Total Not Requested-900-900%

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