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Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 1-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 1-Series Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $42,920 BMW 1-Series 128i | |||||
| Difference: $18,970 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | Boxster | Boxster | Boxster | 1-Series | 1-Series |
| Trim | Base | S | S Black Edition | 128i | 135i |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible |
| Base Price | $48,100 | $58,600 | $65,200 | $33,100 | $39,100 |
| Navigation system | 3,430 | 2,100 | 2,100 | ||
| Unbranded 185W 7 speakers | 0 | ||||
| Adaptive Sports Seats | 3,055 | 3,055 | 3,055 | ||
| Convenience Package | 2,490 | 2,490 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 710 | 710 | 550 | 550 | |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 615 | 615 | 125 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 530 | 530 | 530 | 350 | 350 |
| Heated front seats | 525 | 525 | 525 | 500 | 500 |
| Wood trim | 890 | 890 | |||
| Voice control for nav and audio | 595 | 595 | 595 | ||
| Infotainment Package | 3,640 | ||||
| Premium Package | 3,700 | 3,400 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | 800 | ||||
| iPod integration | 400 | 400 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 595 | 595 | |||
| Sport Package | 1,100 | ||||
| 6-speed manual | 0 | ||||
| Navigation system | 0 | 1,910 | 1,910 | ||
| Unbranded 185W 7 speakers | 0 | ||||
| Adaptive Sports Seats | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Convenience Package | 0 | 0 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 0 | 0 | 500 | 500 | |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 451 | 451 | 451 | 320 | 320 |
| Heated front seats | 0 | 0 | 0 | 455 | 455 |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||
| Voice control for nav and audio | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Infotainment Package | 0 | ||||
| Premium Package | 3,365 | 3,095 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | 730 | ||||
| iPod integration | 365 | 365 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 540 | 540 | |||
| Sport Package | 1,000 | ||||
| 6-speed manual | 0 | ||||
| Options (change) | 12,840 | 13,050 | 4,830 | 8,995 | 8,995 |
| Options (change) | 451 | 451 | 451 | 8,185 | 8,185 |
| Destination | 950 | 950 | 950 | 825 | 825 |
| Total Price | $61,890 | $72,600 | $70,980 | $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 S | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,465 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,742 | |||||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | Boxster | Boxster | Boxster | 1-Series | 1-Series |
| Trim | Base | S | S Black Edition | 128i | 135i |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible |
| Engine | 255hp H6 | 310hp H6 | 320hp H6 | 230hp I6 | 300hp I6 |
| Transmission | M6 | M6 | M6 | M6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 185, 7 | 325, 11 | 325, 11 | ?, 10 | ?, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 205/55-17 | 235/40-18 | 235/35-19 | 205/55-16 | 215/40-18 |
| Total Price | $61,890 | $72,600 | $70,980 | $42,920 | $48,920 |
| Adjustments for Features | -50 | -300 | 0 | -545 | -1,095 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $61,840 | $72,300 | $70,980 | $42,375 | $47,825 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $10,460 | $9,140 | $0 | $5,450 |
Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 1-Series
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2008 | 2008 |
| Model | Boxster | Boxster | Boxster | 1-Series | 1-Series |
| Trim | Base | S | S Black Edition | 128i | 135i |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 |
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | |||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | |||
| Wind blocker, small | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Auto-raising roll bars / headrests | $500 | $500 | |||
| Roll bar | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Cargo net | $40 | $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 | $15 | ||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Mid-engine configuration | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Exterior | |||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||||
| Retractable rear spoiler | $400 | $400 | $400 | ||
| Infotainment | |||||
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | |||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Off-road navigation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | |||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | |||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $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 | $250 | ||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| No leather in second row | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $2,020 | $2,270 | $1,970 | $2,515 | $3,065 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $50 | $300 | $0 | $545 | $1,095 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1 | -6 | 0 | -503 | -1,011 |
Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 1-Series
| Model Year | 2011 | 2008 |
| Model | Boxster | 1-Series |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible |
| Wheelbase | 95.1 in | 104.7 in |
| Length | 172.1 in | 172.2 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 68.8 in |
| Height | 50.9 in | 55.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,944 lb. | 3,495 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 14.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.4 in | 38.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 51.7 in | 54.0 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.6 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 42.2 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 0.0 in | 32.0 in |
| Cargo Volume | 9.9 ft3 | 8.5 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster
| Adaptive Sports Seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 85% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 15% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wind blocker, small | 100 | No |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1350 | 93% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 7% |
Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S
| Infotainment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Off-road navigation system | 0 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 615 | 42% |
| Adaptive Sports Seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 85% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 15% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wind blocker, small | 100 | No |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1350 | 93% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 7% |
Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S Black Edition
| Adaptive Sports Seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 85% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 15% |
Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Xenon HID headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood trim | 300 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2980 | 88% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 12% |
Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2680 | 87% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 13% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 25% |
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