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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: $46,115

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $17,115

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020122012
ModelBoxsterBoxster1-Series1-Series
TrimBaseS128i135i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $47,600 $58,000 $36,900 $44,100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690 690    
iPod integration 440 440    
Navigation system 3,110 3,110 2,150 2,150
Xenon HID headlights 1,560 1,560 900  
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055 3,055    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 550 550
Automatic climate control, front 550 550    
Audio controls on steering wheel 990 990    
Floor mats 90 90    
Heated front seats 510 510    
Heated steering wheel 210 210 190  
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530 380 380
Wood trim 890 890    
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595    
Traffic information 0 0    
Satellite radio 750 750    
Cold Weather Package     700 550
Premium Package     3,100 1,750
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350
M Sport Package       1,200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587 587    
iPod integration 0 0    
Navigation system 0 0 1,955 1,955
Xenon HID headlights 0 0 820  
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597 2,597    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 500 500
Automatic climate control, front 468 468    
Audio controls on steering wheel 842 842    
Floor mats 0 0    
Heated front seats 0 0    
Heated steering wheel 0 0 175  
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451 345 345
Wood trim 757 757    
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0    
Traffic information 0 0    
Satellite radio 0 0    
Cold Weather Package     635 500
Premium Package     2,820 1,595
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320
M Sport Package       1,090
Options (change) 14,680 14,680 8,320 6,930
Options (change) 5,702 5,702 7,570 6,305
Destination 950 950 895 895
Total Price $63,230 $73,630 $46,115 $51,925

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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: $17,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,356
Model Year2010201020122012
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, 7180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18205/55-16215/40-18
Total Price$63,230$73,630$46,115$51,925
Adjustments for Features00-635-1,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,230$73,630$45,480$50,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,400$0$5,410

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year2010201020122012
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 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500
Roll bar$200$200  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Ski sack  $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0  
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Exterior 
Rear spoiler   $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400  
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Off-road navigation system$0$0  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100  
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$1,630$1,630$2,265$2,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$635$1,035
Value of Feature Adjustments00-587-956

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20102012
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, 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
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, 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 128i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
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 Requested288094%
Total Not Requested2006%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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
Total Requested153097%
Total Not Requested503%

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