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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: $48,315 BMW 1-Series 128i | ||||
| Difference: $17,785 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Boxster | Boxster | 1-Series | 1-Series |
| Trim | Base | S | 128i | 135i |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible |
| Base Price | $49,500 | $60,900 | $36,900 | $44,100 |
| Infotainment Package | 3,860 | 3,860 | ||
| Adaptive sport seats plus | 3,825 | 3,825 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 710 | 710 | 550 | 550 |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 615 | 615 | ||
| App support | 210 | 210 | 250 | 250 |
| Heated steering wheel | 270 | 270 | 190 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 530 | 530 | 380 | 380 |
| Wood trim | 1,515 | 1,515 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 1,235 | 1,235 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | 520 | 520 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | 320 | 320 | ||
| Premium Package | 2,040 | 1,440 | 3,100 | 1,750 |
| Bose 505W 10 speakers | 0 | |||
| Cold Weather Package | 700 | 550 | ||
| Sport Package | 1,300 | |||
| 6-speed manual | 0 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | 900 | |||
| Navigation system | 2,150 | 2,150 | ||
| BMW Assist | 650 | 650 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | 350 | ||
| M Sport Package | 1,200 | |||
| Infotainment Package | 0 | 0 | ||
| Adaptive sport seats plus | 0 | 0 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 0 | 0 | 500 | 500 |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 0 | 0 | ||
| App support | 0 | 0 | 230 | 230 |
| Heated steering wheel | 0 | 0 | 175 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 451 | 451 | 345 | 345 |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 0 | 0 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | 0 | 0 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | 0 | 0 | ||
| Premium Package | 0 | 0 | 2,820 | 1,595 |
| Bose 505W 10 speakers | 0 | |||
| Cold Weather Package | 635 | 500 | ||
| Sport Package | 1,185 | |||
| 6-speed manual | 0 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | 820 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,955 | 1,955 | ||
| BMW Assist | 590 | 590 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | 320 | ||
| M Sport Package | 1,090 | |||
| Options (change) | 15,650 | 15,050 | 10,520 | 7,830 |
| Options (change) | 451 | 451 | 9,575 | 7,125 |
| Destination | 950 | 950 | 895 | 895 |
| Total Price | $66,100 | $76,900 | $48,315 | $52,825 |
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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: $17,870 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,130 | ||||
| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Boxster | Boxster | 1-Series | 1-Series |
| Trim | Base | S | 128i | 135i |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible |
| Engine | 265hp H6 | 315hp H6 | 230hp I6 | 300hp I6 |
| Transmission | M6 | M6 | M6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 185, 7 | 445, 10 | 180, 8 | 180, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/45-18 | 235/40-19 | 205/50-17 | 215/40-18 |
| Total Price | $66,100 | $76,900 | $48,315 | $52,825 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -500 | -85 | -185 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $66,100 | $76,400 | $48,230 | $52,640 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $10,300 | $0 | $4,410 |
Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 1-Series
| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | Boxster | Boxster | 1-Series | 1-Series |
| Trim | Base | S | 128i | 135i |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr 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 app | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | ||
| Wind blocker, small | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | ||
| Auto-raising roll bars / headrests | $500 | $500 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | ||
| Roll bar | $200 | $200 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | ||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | ||
| Ski sack | $50 | $50 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | $15 | ||
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | ||
| Mid-engine configuration | $0 | $0 | ||
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | $0 | ||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $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 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | ||
| Off-road navigation system | $0 | $0 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | ||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | ||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | ||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | |||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | ||
| No leather in second row | $-300 | $-300 | ||
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $2,555 | $3,055 | $2,640 | $2,740 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $500 | $85 | $185 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -9 | -78 | -171 |
Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 1-Series
| Model Year | 2013 | 2012 |
| Model | Boxster | 1-Series |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible |
| Wheelbase | 97.4 in | 104.7 in |
| Length | 172.2 in | 172.2 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 68.8 in |
| Height | 50.5 in | 55.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,889 lb. | 3,495 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 14.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.6 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 | 42.6 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
| Infotainment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Off-road navigation system | 0 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 865 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 29% |
| Adaptive sport seats plus | ||
| 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 |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 28% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Wind blocker, small | 100 | No |
| 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 |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Automatic air recirculation | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Residual heat | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 2725 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 14% |
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 |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Off-road navigation system | 0 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 865 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Adaptive sport seats plus | ||
| 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 |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 28% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Wind blocker, small | 100 | No |
| 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 |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Automatic air recirculation | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Residual heat | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 2225 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 17% |
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 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 93% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 7% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 250 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| 225/45VR17 tires | 200 | No |
| 205/50VR17 tires | 200 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Raised top speed limiter | 0 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 38% |
| 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 |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| 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 | 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 | 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 | 2930 | 95% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 5% |
| BMW Assist | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 125 | 33% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 67% |
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 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| 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 | 400 | 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? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | 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 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1430 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 9% |
| BMW Assist | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 125 | 33% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 67% |
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