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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: $55,055

BMW 1-Series 135is   
Difference: $6,760

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092013
ModelBoxster1-Series
TrimBase135is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $46,600 $47,950
Xenon HID headlights 1,560  
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055  
iPod integration 440  
Navigation system 3,110  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 550
Automatic climate control, front 550  
Audio controls on steering wheel 990  
Floor mats 90  
Obstacle detection, rear 530 380
Heated front seats 500 500
Bluetooth cell phone link 695  
Voice control for nav and audio 595  
Satellite radio 750  
6-speed manual 0 0
Technology Package   2,350
Premium Package   2,400
Xenon HID headlights 0  
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597  
iPod integration 0  
Navigation system 0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 500
Automatic climate control, front 468  
Audio controls on steering wheel 842  
Floor mats 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 451 345
Heated front seats 0 455
Bluetooth cell phone link 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Satellite radio 0  
6-speed manual 0 0
Technology Package   2,140
Premium Package   2,185
Options (change) 14,265 6,180
Options (change) 4,945 5,625
Destination 950 925
Total Price $61,815 $55,055

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 1-Series 135is
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,186
Model Year20092013
ModelBoxster1-Series
TrimBase135is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine255hp H6320hp I6
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17215/40-18
Total Price$61,815$55,055
Adjustments for Features0-1,910
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,815$53,145

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20092013
ModelBoxster1-Series
TrimBase135is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
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
Roll bar$200 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Residual heat $50
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 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Off-road navigation system$0 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
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
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
No leather in second row$-300 
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$1,255$3,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,910
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,764

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20092013
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 Weight2,943 lb.3,659 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, 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 135is

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
App support0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested81573%
Total Not Requested30027%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested153074%
Total Not Requested55026%

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