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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: $70,565

Porsche Boxster   
Difference: $69,337

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201520152015
Modeli8BoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimBaseBaseSGTS
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $140,700 $51,400 $63,300 $73,500
Giga World 2,000      
Infotainment Package   3,990 3,990 3,990
Premium Package Plus   3,620 2,950 1,965
Power sport seats   2,320 2,320  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,790 1,790  
Audio controls on steering wheel   615 615 165
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,520 2,520  
Voice recorder   570 570 570
Voice control for nav and audio   520 520 520
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710 710
Rearview camera   1,515 1,515 1,515
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0  
Adaptive sport seats plus       3,025
Giga World 1,820      
Infotainment Package   0 0 0
Premium Package Plus   0 0 0
Power sport seats   0 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   0 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel   0 0 0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   0 0  
Voice recorder   0 0 0
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0
Rearview camera   0 0 0
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0  
Adaptive sport seats plus       0
Options (change) 2,000 18,170 17,500 12,460
Options (change) 1,820 0 0 0
Destination 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax -3,793 0 0 0
Total Price $139,902 $70,565 $81,795 $86,955

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Porsche Boxster

Lowest Adjusted Price: Porsche Boxster
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $68,832
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $127,707
Model Year2016201520152015
Modeli8BoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimBaseBaseSGTS
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine357hp I3 PiH265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6
TransmissionT6M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 11185, 7445, 10445, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-20235/45-18235/40-19235/35-20
Total Price$139,902$70,565$81,795$86,955
Adjustments for Features-5050-250-1,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$139,397$70,565$81,545$85,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,980$14,515

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Features Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year2016201520152015
Modeli8BoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimBaseBaseSGTS
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 
Remote app$25   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
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   
Lane departure warning$200   
Pedestrian detection$50   
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Roll bar $200$200$200
Wide-view front camera$150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger$0   
7 kWh battery pack$0   
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25 
Carbon fiber body structure$0   
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0
Power convertible top $4000$4000$4000
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400$400
Infotainment 
CD player $125$125$125
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150   
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition$200   
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 
Chronometer   $100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
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   
Performance meter   $150
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Metal pedals $75$75$75
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  $200
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$8,475$7,970$8,220$9,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$505$0$250$1,875
Value of Feature Adjustments-4660-3-21

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20162015
Modeli8Boxster
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Wheelbase110.2 in97.4 in
Length184.9 in172.2 in
Width76.5 in70.9 in
Height50.8 in50.5 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.2,889 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.1 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.6 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

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather800Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage-900No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested1050700%
Total Not Requested-900-600%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50Yes
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
Total Requested91572%
Total Not Requested35028%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested197580%
Total Not Requested50020%
Power sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested50038%
Total Not Requested80062%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather800Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage-900No
Total Requested800-800%
Total Not Requested-900900%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
Total Requested915100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested147575%
Total Not Requested50025%
Power sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested50038%
Total Not Requested80062%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster GTS

Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Performance meter150No
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
Total Requested116570%
Total Not Requested50030%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested1475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested50029%
Total Not Requested120071%

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