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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: $64,930

Porsche Boxster   
Difference: $69,927

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201120112011
Modeli8BoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimBaseBaseSS Black Edition
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $135,700 $48,100 $58,600 $65,200
Giga World 2,000      
Navigation system   3,430    
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers   0    
Power Seat Package   1,550 1,550 1,550
Sport Chrono Package   960 960 960
Adaptive dampers - electrical   2,090 2,090 2,090
Audio controls on steering wheel   615 615 125
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,385 2,385 2,385
Voice control for nav and audio   595 595 595
Obstacle detection, rear   530 530 530
Heated front seats   525 525 525
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710  
Convenience Package   2,490 2,490  
Infotainment Package     3,640  
Giga World 1,820      
Navigation system   0    
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers   0    
Power Seat Package   0 0 0
Sport Chrono Package   0 0 0
Adaptive dampers - electrical   0 0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel   0 0 0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   0 0 0
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0 0
Obstacle detection, rear   451 451 451
Heated front seats   0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0  
Convenience Package   0 0  
Infotainment Package     0  
Options (change) 2,000 15,880 16,090 8,760
Options (change) 1,820 451 451 451
Destination 950 950 950 950
Gas Tax -3,793 0 0 0
Total Price $134,857 $64,930 $75,640 $74,910

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Porsche Boxster

Lowest Adjusted Price: Porsche Boxster
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $67,472
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $120,349
Model Year2014201120112011
Modeli8BoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimBaseBaseSS Black Edition
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine357hp I3 PiH255hp H6310hp H6320hp H6
TransmissionT6M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 11185, 7325, 11325, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-20205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$134,857$64,930$75,640$74,910
Adjustments for Features-2,4550-250-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$132,402$64,930$75,390$74,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,460$9,730

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Features Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year2014201120112011
Modeli8BoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimBaseBaseSS Black Edition
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250   
Remote app$25   
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100
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$200
Side curtain airbags$350   
Wide-view front camera$150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100   
Dual-zone climate control$125   
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   
Residual heat$50   
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$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$25
Carbon fiber body structure$0   
Power convertible top $4000$4000$4000
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400$400
Infotainment 
App support$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD player $125$125$125
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150   
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition$200   
HD radio$50   
In-vehicle Internet$150   
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Off-road navigation system $0$0$0
S Voice support$0   
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
Siri Eyes Free support$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Surround sound$250 $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Text dictation$50   
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125   
Chronometer $100$100$100
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights $125$125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350   
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250   
LED headlights$1000   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Metal pedals $75$75$75
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$9,350$6,895$7,145$7,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,455$0$250$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2570-5-5

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20142011
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested865100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage-900No
Total Requested10001000%
Total Not Requested-900-900%
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%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage-900No
Total Requested10001000%
Total Not Requested-900-900%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested111576%
Total Not Requested35024%
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%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S Black Edition

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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