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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: $51,975

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $9,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,015

BMW 1-Series 135i   
Difference: $4,014

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072012
ModelBoxster1-Series
TrimBase135i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $45,600 $44,100
Base Invoice $38,760 $40,750
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690  
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055  
Xenon HID headlights 1,090  
5-speed shiftable automatic 3,210  
Navigation system 3,070 2,150
Obstacle detection, rear 530 380
Heated front seats 480 500
Audio controls on steering wheel 990  
Automatic climate control, front 550  
Floor mats 115  
Wood trim 890  
M Sport Package   1,200
Premium Package   1,750
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
7-speed automated manual   450
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587  
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597  
Xenon HID headlights 927  
5-speed shiftable automatic 2,729  
Navigation system 2,610 1,955
Obstacle detection, rear 451 345
Heated front seats 408 455
Audio controls on steering wheel 842  
Automatic climate control, front 468  
Floor mats 98  
Wood trim 757  
M Sport Package   1,090
Premium Package   1,595
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
7-speed automated manual   430
Options (change) 14,670 6,980
Options (change) 12,474 6,370
Destination 795 895
Total Price $61,065 $51,975
Total Invoice $52,029 $48,015

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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: $10,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,769
Model Year20072012
ModelBoxster1-Series
TrimBase135i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine245hp 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$61,065$51,975
Adjustments for Features0-1,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,065$50,075
Total Invoice$52,029$48,015
Adjustments for Features0-1,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,029$46,260

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20072012
ModelBoxster1-Series
TrimBase135i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Brake assist $50
Roll bar$200 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
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
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
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,955$3,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,900
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,755

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20072012
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
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

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 seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested138087%
Total Not Requested20013%
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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