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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: $46,115 BMW 1-Series 128i | |||||
| Difference: $16,025 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2012 | 2012 |
| 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 | $36,900 | $44,100 |
| Navigation system | 3,430 | 2,150 | 2,150 | ||
| Unbranded 185W 7 speakers | 0 | ||||
| Convenience Package | 2,490 | 2,490 | |||
| Adaptive Sports Seats | 3,055 | 3,055 | 3,055 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 710 | 710 | 550 | 550 | |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 615 | 615 | 125 | ||
| Heated front seats | 525 | 525 | 525 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | 250 | 250 | 250 | 190 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 530 | 530 | 530 | 380 | 380 |
| Wood trim | 890 | 890 | |||
| Voice control for nav and audio | 595 | 595 | 595 | ||
| Infotainment Package | 3,640 | ||||
| Cold Weather Package | 700 | 550 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | 900 | ||||
| Premium Package | 3,100 | 1,750 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | 350 | |||
| M Sport Package | 1,200 | ||||
| Navigation system | 0 | 1,955 | 1,955 | ||
| Unbranded 185W 7 speakers | 0 | ||||
| Convenience Package | 0 | 0 | |||
| Adaptive Sports Seats | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 0 | 0 | 500 | 500 | |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Heated front seats | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | 0 | 0 | 0 | 175 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 451 | 451 | 451 | 345 | 345 |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||
| Voice control for nav and audio | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Infotainment Package | 0 | ||||
| Cold Weather Package | 635 | 500 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | 820 | ||||
| Premium Package | 2,820 | 1,595 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | 320 | |||
| M Sport Package | 1,090 | ||||
| Options (change) | 13,090 | 13,300 | 5,080 | 8,320 | 6,930 |
| Options (change) | 451 | 451 | 451 | 7,570 | 6,305 |
| Destination | 950 | 950 | 950 | 895 | 895 |
| Total Price | $62,140 | $72,850 | $71,230 | $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 S | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,435 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,775 | |||||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2012 | 2012 |
| 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 | 180, 8 | 180, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 205/55-17 | 235/40-18 | 235/35-19 | 205/55-16 | 215/40-18 |
| Total Price | $62,140 | $72,850 | $71,230 | $46,115 | $51,925 |
| Adjustments for Features | -50 | -300 | 0 | -460 | -860 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $62,090 | $72,550 | $71,230 | $45,655 | $51,065 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $10,460 | $9,140 | $0 | $5,410 |
Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 1-Series
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2012 | 2012 |
| 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 | |||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | |||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | |||
| Wind blocker, small | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| 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 | $200 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Cargo net | $40 | $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 | $15 | ||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Mid-engine configuration | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||||
| Retractable rear spoiler | $400 | $400 | $400 | ||
| Sport rocker panels (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | |||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | |||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | |||
| Off-road navigation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | |||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $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 | $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 | $2,155 | $2,405 | $2,105 | $2,565 | $2,965 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $50 | $300 | $0 | $460 | $860 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1 | -6 | 0 | -425 | -794 |
Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 1-Series
| Model Year | 2011 | 2012 |
| 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
| 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% |
| 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
Porsche Boxster S
| Infotainment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Off-road navigation system | 0 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 865 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 41% |
| 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% |
| 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
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
| 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% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 250 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 740 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood trim | 300 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Total Requested | 2880 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 6% |
Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 300 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| M 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 |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Raised top speed limiter | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 25% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 740 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | 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 |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1530 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 3% |
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