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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: $55,505

BMW 1-Series 135is   
Difference: $5,495

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112013
ModelBoxster1-Series
TrimBase135is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $48,100 $47,950
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055  
Convenience Package 2,490  
Navigation system 3,430  
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 550
Audio controls on steering wheel 615  
Obstacle detection, rear 530 380
Heated front seats 525 500
Voice control for nav and audio 595  
6-speed manual 0  
Technology Package   2,350
Premium Package   2,400
7-speed automated manual   450
Adaptive Sports Seats 0  
Convenience Package 0  
Navigation system 0  
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 500
Audio controls on steering wheel 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 451 345
Heated front seats 0 455
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
6-speed manual 0  
Technology Package   2,140
Premium Package   2,185
7-speed automated manual   430
Options (change) 11,950 6,630
Options (change) 451 6,055
Destination 950 925
Total Price $61,000 $55,505

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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: $8,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,093
Model Year20112013
ModelBoxster1-Series
TrimBase135is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine255hp H6320hp I6
TransmissionM6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17215/40-18
Total Price$61,000$55,505
Adjustments for Features0-3,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,000$52,495

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20112013
ModelBoxster1-Series
TrimBase135is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Wind blocker, small$100 
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
iPod integration $100
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
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
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
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,380$4,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,010
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,781

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20112013
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.3,725 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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested135093%
Total Not Requested1007%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135is

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
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 Requested84075%
Total Not Requested27525%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested153074%
Total Not Requested55026%

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