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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: $47,925

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $9,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,255

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $5,045

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072008
ModelBoxster1-Series
TrimBase135i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $45,600 $39,100
Base Invoice $38,760 $36,150
Xenon HID headlights 1,090  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690  
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055  
Wood trim 890  
Automatic climate control, front 550  
Audio controls on steering wheel 990  
Navigation system 3,070 2,100
Floor mats 115  
Obstacle detection, rear 530 350
Heated front seats 480 500
Premium Package   3,400
Sport Package   1,100
6-speed manual   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Xenon HID headlights 927  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587  
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597  
Wood trim 757  
Automatic climate control, front 468  
Audio controls on steering wheel 842  
Navigation system 2,610 1,910
Floor mats 98  
Obstacle detection, rear 451 320
Heated front seats 408 455
Premium Package   3,095
Sport Package   1,000
6-speed manual   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Options (change) 11,460 8,000
Options (change) 9,745 7,280
Destination 795 825
Total Price $57,855 $47,925
Total Invoice $49,300 $44,255

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series 135i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,601
Model Year20072008
ModelBoxster1-Series
TrimBase135i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine245hp H6300hp I6
TransmissionM5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17215/40-18
Total Price$57,855$47,925
Adjustments for Features0-1,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,855$46,240
Total Invoice$49,300$44,255
Adjustments for Features0-1,556
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,300$42,699

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20072008
ModelBoxster1-Series
TrimBase135i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Brake assist $50
Roll bar$200 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Residual heat $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$955$2,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,685
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,556

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20072008
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.3,614 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
Porsche Boxster

Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested243079%
Total Not Requested65021%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

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