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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: $42,920

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $19,785

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920082008
ModelBoxsterBoxster1-Series1-Series
TrimBaseS128i135i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $46,600 $56,700 $33,100 $39,100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690 690    
iPod integration 440 440 400 400
Navigation system 3,110 3,110 2,100 2,100
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055 3,055    
Xenon HID headlights 1,560 1,560 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 550 550
Audio controls on steering wheel 990 990    
Floor mats 90 90    
Automatic climate control, front 550 550    
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530 350 350
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500
Wood trim 890 890    
Bluetooth cell phone link 695 695    
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595    
Satellite radio 750 750    
Premium Package     3,700 3,400
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595 595
Sport Package       1,100
6-speed manual       0
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587 587    
iPod integration 0 0 365 365
Navigation system 0 0 1,910 1,910
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597 2,597    
Xenon HID headlights 0 0 730  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 500 500
Audio controls on steering wheel 842 842    
Floor mats 0 0    
Automatic climate control, front 468 468    
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451 320 320
Heated front seats 0 0 455 455
Wood trim 757 757    
Bluetooth cell phone link 0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0    
Satellite radio 0 0    
Premium Package     3,365 3,095
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540 540
Sport Package       1,000
6-speed manual       0
Options (change) 15,155 15,155 8,995 8,995
Options (change) 5,702 5,702 8,185 8,185
Destination 950 950 825 825
Total Price $62,705 $72,805 $42,920 $48,920

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 1-Series 128i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,392
Model Year2009200920082008
ModelBoxsterBoxster1-Series1-Series
TrimBaseS128i135i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine255hp H6310hp H6230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4185, 7?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18205/55-16215/40-18
Total Price$62,705$72,805$42,920$48,920
Adjustments for Features00-645-1,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,705$72,805$42,275$47,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,100$0$5,450

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year2009200920082008
ModelBoxsterBoxster1-Series1-Series
TrimBaseS128i135i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500
Roll bar$200$200  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Residual heat  $50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0  
Exterior 
Rear spoiler   $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400  
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0  
Media drive$15$15  
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Off-road navigation system$0$0  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic information  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50 $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Metal pedals$75$75  
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$1,595$1,595$2,240$2,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$645$1,195
Value of Feature Adjustments00-596-1,103

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20092008
ModelBoxster1-Series
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase95.1 in104.7 in
Length172.1 in172.2 in
Width70.9 in68.8 in
Height50.9 in55.6 in
Curb Weight2,944 lb.3,495 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 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, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

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, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
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 link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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 Requested298088%
Total Not Requested40012%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
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 link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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 Requested268087%
Total Not Requested40013%
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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