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BMW i8 vs. Porsche Boxster Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i8 vs. Porsche Boxster Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $66,655

Porsche Boxster   
Difference: $68,202

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420102010
Modeli8BoxsterBoxster
TrimBaseBaseS
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $135,700 $47,600 $58,000
Giga World 2,000    
Sport Chrono Package   960 960
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,990 1,990
Power Seat Package   1,550 1,550
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   690 690
iPod integration   440 440
Navigation system   3,110 3,110
Satellite radio   750 750
Traffic information   0 0
Xenon HID headlights   1,560 1,560
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710
Floor mats   90 90
Heated front seats   510 510
Obstacle detection, rear   530 530
Automatic climate control, front   550 550
Voice control for nav and audio   595 595
Bluetooth cell phone link   695 695
Audio controls on steering wheel   990 990
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,385 2,385
Giga World 1,820    
Sport Chrono Package   0 0
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,692 1,692
Power Seat Package   1,318 1,318
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   587 587
iPod integration   0 0
Navigation system   0 0
Satellite radio   0 0
Traffic information   0 0
Xenon HID headlights   0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0
Floor mats   0 0
Heated front seats   0 0
Obstacle detection, rear   451 451
Automatic climate control, front   468 468
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0
Bluetooth cell phone link   0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel   842 842
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   0 0
Options (change) 2,000 18,105 18,105
Options (change) 1,820 5,358 5,358
Destination 950 950 950
Gas Tax -3,793 0 0
Total Price $134,857 $66,655 $77,055

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Porsche Boxster

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Boxster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $65,622
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $115,322
Model Year201420102010
Modeli8BoxsterBoxster
TrimBaseBaseS
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine357hp I3 PiH255hp H6310hp H6
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 1150, 4185, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-20205/55-17235/40-18
Total Price$134,857$66,655$77,055
Adjustments for Features-2,58000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$132,277$66,655$77,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,400

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Features Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year201420102010
Modeli8BoxsterBoxster
TrimBaseBaseS
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure collision mitigation$50  
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Roll bar $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350  
Wide-view front camera$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Residual heat$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger$0  
7 kWh battery pack$0  
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Carbon fiber body structure$0  
Power convertible top $4000$4000
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD player $125$125
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150  
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition$200  
HD radio$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
iPod integration $100$100
Off-road navigation system $0$0
S Voice support$0  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Text dictation$50  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Chronometer $100$100
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights$1000  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Metal pedals $75$75
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$9,375$6,795$6,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,580$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,37200

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20142010
Modeli8Boxster
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Wheelbase110.2 in95.1 in
Length184.9 in172.1 in
Width76.5 in70.9 in
Height50.8 in50.9 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.2,944 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.1 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom32.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume4.7 ft39.9 ft3

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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%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested165100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage-900No
Total Requested10001000%
Total Not Requested-900-900%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Power Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%

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%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested165100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage-900No
Total Requested10001000%
Total Not Requested-900-900%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Power Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%

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