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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: $48,935

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $21,130

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520122012
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxster1-Series1-Series
TrimBaseSGTS128i135i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $51,400 $63,300 $73,500 $36,900 $44,100
Infotainment Package 3,990 3,990 3,990    
Premium Package Plus 3,620 2,950 1,965    
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825 3,825 3,025    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 550 550
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 165    
Heated steering wheel 270 270 270 190  
Auto-dimming headlights 520 520 520 250 250
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530 530   380
Wood trim 1,515 1,515      
Sport suspension (upgrade) 1,235 1,235 0    
Voice control for nav and audio 520 520 520    
Power-folding mirrors 320 320 320    
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0      
Aluminum trim     895   0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     650    
Cold Weather Package       700 550
Sport Package       1,300  
6-speed manual       0  
Convenience Package       1,650  
Navigation system       2,150 2,150
Premium Package       3,100 1,750
App support       250 250
BMW Assist       650 650
Satellite radio - one year subscription       350 350
M Sport Package         1,200
Proximity key         500
Infotainment Package 0 0 0    
Premium Package Plus 0 0 0    
Adaptive sport seats plus 0 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 500 500
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0    
Heated steering wheel 0 0 0 175  
Auto-dimming headlights 0 0 0 230 230
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451 451   345
Wood trim 0 0      
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0 0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0    
Power-folding mirrors 0 0 0    
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0      
Aluminum trim     0   0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     0    
Cold Weather Package       635 500
Sport Package       1,185  
6-speed manual       0  
Convenience Package       1,500  
Navigation system       1,955 1,955
Premium Package       2,820 1,595
App support       230 230
BMW Assist       590 590
Satellite radio - one year subscription       320 320
M Sport Package         1,090
Proximity key         455
Options (change) 17,670 17,000 13,560 11,140 8,580
Options (change) 451 451 451 10,140 7,810
Destination 995 995 995 895 895
Total Price $70,065 $81,295 $88,055 $48,935 $53,575

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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 GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,677
Model Year20152015201520122012
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxster1-Series1-Series
TrimBaseSGTS128i135i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7445, 10445, 10180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/40-19235/35-20205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$70,065$81,295$88,055$48,935$53,575
Adjustments for Features-515-1,015-3,065-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,550$80,280$84,990$48,835$53,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,730$15,440$0$4,740

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20152015201520122012
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxster1-Series1-Series
TrimBaseSGTS128i135i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr 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 app   $25$25
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
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
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Roll bar$200$200$200  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Tires, run-flat   $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Ski sack   $50$50
Climate Control 
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)  $500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500  
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0  
Raised top speed limiter   $0$0
Regenerative braking$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0  
Rear spoiler    $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400  
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0  
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
iPod integration   $100$100
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0  
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound $250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer  $100  
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights   $50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights   $125$125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Performance meter  $150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300   
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$75  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000  
Wood trim$300$300 $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Total Value of Features$3,155$3,655$5,705$2,740$2,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$515$1,015$3,065$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-11-18-50-920

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20152012
ModelBoxster1-Series
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase97.4 in104.7 in
Length172.2 in172.2 in
Width70.9 in68.8 in
Height50.5 in55.6 in
Curb Weight2,889 lb.3,495 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 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

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested91572%
Total Not Requested35028%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested212586%
Total Not Requested35014%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested915100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested162582%
Total Not Requested35018%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster GTS

Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested120071%
Total Not Requested50029%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Performance meter150No
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested91555%
Total Not Requested75045%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested142597%
Total Not Requested503%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
205/50VR17 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested115088%
Total Not Requested15012%
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 driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
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 seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
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
Total Requested3080100%
Total Not Requested00%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested12533%
Total Not Requested25067%

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 seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested400100%
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?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested1580100%
Total Not Requested00%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested12533%
Total Not Requested25067%

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