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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: $58,370

Porsche Boxster   
Difference: $81,532

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,738

Porsche Boxster   
Difference: $79,409

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620072007
Modeli8BoxsterBoxster
TrimBaseBaseS
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $140,700 $45,600 $55,500
Base Invoice $130,125 $38,760 $48,415
Giga World 2,000    
Sport Chrono Package   920 920
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,990 1,990
Power Seat Package   1,550 1,550
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   690 690
Xenon HID headlights   1,090 1,090
Floor mats   115 115
Heated front seats   480 480
Obstacle detection, rear   530 530
Automatic climate control, front   550 550
Audio controls on steering wheel   990 990
Navigation system   3,070 3,070
Giga World 1,820    
Sport Chrono Package   782 782
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,692 1,692
Power Seat Package   1,318 1,318
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   587 587
Xenon HID headlights   927 927
Floor mats   98 98
Heated front seats   408 408
Obstacle detection, rear   451 451
Automatic climate control, front   468 468
Audio controls on steering wheel   842 842
Navigation system   2,610 2,610
Options (change) 2,000 11,975 11,975
Options (change) 1,820 10,183 10,183
Destination 995 795 795
Gas Tax -3,793 0 0
Total Price $139,902 $58,370 $68,270
Total Invoice $129,147 $49,738 $59,393

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Porsche Boxster

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Boxster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $77,112
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $75,329
Model Year201620072007
Modeli8BoxsterBoxster
TrimBaseBaseS
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine357hp I3 PiH245hp H6295hp H6
TransmissionT6M5M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 1150, 4230, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-20205/55-17235/40-18
Total Price$139,902$58,370$68,270
Adjustments for Features-4,4200-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$135,482$58,370$68,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,750
Total Invoice$129,147$49,738$59,393
Adjustments for Features-4,0800-130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$125,067$49,738$59,263
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,525

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Features Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year201620072007
Modeli8BoxsterBoxster
TrimBaseBaseS
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manual  $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  
Brake assist$50  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
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 
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  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD player $125$125
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150  
Handwriting recognition$200  
HD radio$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
Media drive$15  
S Voice support$0  
Satellite radio$200  
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  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
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, configurable$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights$1000  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$10,465$6,045$6,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,420$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,0800-130

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20162007
Modeli8Boxster
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Wheelbase110.2 in95.1 in
Length184.9 in170.4 in
Width76.5 in70.9 in
Height50.8 in51.0 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.2,856 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.1 gal.17.0 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%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
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%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
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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