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Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 1-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 1-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $0

Porsche Boxster   
Difference: $50,795

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelBoxster1-Series
TrimBase135i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $0 $44,100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat 0  
Front sport buckets 0  
Navigation system 0 2,150
5-speed shiftable automatic 0  
M Sport Package   1,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Leather seating surfaces   1,450
7-speed automated manual   450
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat 0  
Front sport buckets 0  
Navigation system 0 1,955
5-speed shiftable automatic 0  
M Sport Package   1,090
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Leather seating surfaces   1,320
7-speed automated manual   430
Options (change) 0 5,800
Options (change) 0 5,295
Destination 0 895
Total Price $0 $50,795

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 1-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Boxster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,365
Model Year20062012
ModelBoxster1-Series
TrimBase135i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine240hp H6300hp I6
TransmissionT5S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17215/40-18
Total Price$0$50,795
Adjustments for Features0-14,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$0$36,105

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20062012
ModelBoxster1-Series
TrimBase135i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150
Power front side windows $250
Power locks $275
Power rear side windows $200
Remote keyless entry $225
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Tires, run-flat $150
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150
Rear seat pass-through $100
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Air conditioning $900
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear defrost $200
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Power convertible top $4000
Rear spoiler $200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Heated mirrors $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Outside temperature display $50
Power mirrors $150
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer $75
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Floor mats $75
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,000$15,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$14,690
Value of Feature Adjustments0-13,575

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20062012
ModelBoxster1-Series
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase95.1 in104.7 in
Length170.4 in172.2 in
Width70.9 in68.8 in
Height51.0 in55.6 in
Curb Weight2,987 lb.3,725 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume9.9 ft38.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

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