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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: $24,815

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620132013
Modeli3BoxsterBoxster
TrimBaseBaseS
Body4dr Hatch2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $42,400 $49,500 $60,900
Tera World 2,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 710 710
Porsche Dynamic Light System   1,560 690
Auto-dimming mirrors   690 690
Convenience Package   1,170 1,170
Infotainment Package   3,860 3,860
Obstacle detection, rear   530 530
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,385 2,385
Audio controls on steering wheel   615 615
Wood trim   1,790 1,790
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0
Tera World 2,275    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 0 0
Porsche Dynamic Light System   0 0
Auto-dimming mirrors   0 0
Convenience Package   0 0
Infotainment Package   0 0
Obstacle detection, rear   451 451
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel   0 0
Wood trim   0 0
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0
Options (change) 3,050 13,310 12,440
Options (change) 2,775 451 451
Destination 995 950 950
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $38,945 $63,760 $74,290

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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: $22,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,599
Model Year201620132013
Modeli3BoxsterBoxster
TrimBaseBaseS
Body4dr Hatch2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine168hp E265hp H6315hp H6
TransmissionA1M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4185, 7445, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$38,945$63,760$74,290
Adjustments for Features0-1,835-2,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,945$61,925$72,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,280

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year201620132013
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  
Wind blocker, small $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Roll bar $200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo net $40$40
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heat pump$250  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear wiper$175  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack$0  
7.2 kW onboard charger$500  
Automatic start / stop $150$150
DC quick-charging capability$750  
Mid-engine configuration $0$0
Regenerative braking $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 
CD player $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
HD radio$50  
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Off-road navigation system $0$0
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers $50$50
Heated mirrors $25$25
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$5,175$7,010$7,260
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,835$2,085
Value of Feature Adjustments0-40-39

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20162013
Modeli3Boxster
Body4dr Hatch2dr Convertible
Wheelbase101.2 in97.4 in
Length157.4 in172.2 in
Width69.9 in70.9 in
Height62.1 in50.5 in
Curb Weight2,635 lb.2,889 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.6 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

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather800Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage-900No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested800533%
Total Not Requested-650-433%
Porsche Dynamic Light System
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested55071%
Total Not Requested22529%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
Total Requested82568%
Total Not Requested39032%

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%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather800Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage-900No
Total Requested800-800%
Total Not Requested-900900%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested55071%
Total Not Requested22529%
Porsche Dynamic Light System
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested15075%
Total Not Requested5025%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested82595%
Total Not Requested405%

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