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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: $53,675

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062013
ModelBoxster1-Series
TrimBase135is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $0 $47,950
Front sport buckets 0  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat 0  
Navigation system 0  
Technology Package   2,350
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Leather seating surfaces   1,450
7-speed automated manual   450
Front sport buckets 0  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat 0  
Navigation system 0  
Technology Package   2,140
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Leather seating surfaces   1,320
7-speed automated manual   430
Options (change) 0 4,800
Options (change) 0 4,390
Destination 0 925
Total Price $0 $53,675

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Boxster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $37,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,900
Model Year20062013
ModelBoxster1-Series
TrimBase135is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine240hp H6320hp I6
TransmissionM5S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17215/40-18
Total Price$0$53,675
Adjustments for Features0-15,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$0$37,760

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20062013
ModelBoxster1-Series
TrimBase135is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
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 app $25
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
Residual heat $50
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 
App support $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
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 
Aluminum trim $100
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
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$0$15,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$15,915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-14,710

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20062013
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 Weight2,855 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 135is

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
App support0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

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