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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: $49,045

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $21,720

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016201320132013
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster1-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTS128i135i135is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $52,100 $59,100 $63,900 $74,600 $36,900 $44,100 $47,950
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825 3,825 3,825 3,025      
Infotainment Package 3,990   3,990 3,990      
Premium Package Plus 3,620   2,950 1,965      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710 550 550 550
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 365 615 165      
Auto-dimming headlights 520 520 520 520 250 250 250
Obstacle detection, rear 530   530 530 380 380 380
Heated steering wheel 270 270 270 270 190    
Wood trim 1,515   1,515   500    
Voice control for nav and audio 520 520 520 520      
Sport suspension (upgrade) 1,235 1,235 1,235 0      
Power-folding mirrors 320 320 320 320      
Aluminum trim   760   895   0  
HD radio   1,040          
App support   210          
Interior ambient lighting   340          
Proximity key   790          
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0        
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       650      
Premium Package         3,500 2,400 2,400
Technology Package         2,350 2,350 2,350
Xenon HID headlights         900    
M Sport Package         1,900    
6-speed manual         0    
Cold Weather Package         700 550  
Sport seats           400  
Heated front seats             500
Adaptive sport seats plus 0 0 0 0      
Infotainment Package 0   0 0      
Premium Package Plus 0   0 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 500 500 500
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0      
Auto-dimming headlights 0 0 0 0 230 230 230
Obstacle detection, rear 0   0 0 345 345 345
Heated steering wheel 0 0 0 0 175    
Wood trim 0   0   455    
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0      
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0 0 0 0      
Power-folding mirrors 0 0 0 0      
Aluminum trim   0   0   0  
HD radio   0          
App support   0          
Interior ambient lighting   0          
Proximity key   0          
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0        
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       0      
Premium Package         3,185 2,185 2,185
Technology Package         2,140 2,140 2,140
Xenon HID headlights         820    
M Sport Package         1,730    
6-speed manual         0    
Cold Weather Package         635 500  
Sport seats           365  
Heated front seats             455
Options (change) 17,670 10,905 17,000 13,560 11,220 6,880 6,430
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 10,215 6,265 5,855
Destination 995 995 995 995 925 925 925
Total Price $70,765 $71,000 $81,895 $89,155 $49,045 $51,905 $55,305

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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: $21,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,217
Model Year2016201620162016201320132013
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster1-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTS128i135i135is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine265hp H6265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6230hp I6300hp I6320hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7185, 7445, 10445, 10180, 8180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20205/50-17215/40-18215/40-18
Total Price$70,765$71,000$81,895$89,155$49,045$51,905$55,305
Adjustments for Features-465-115-965-3,015-1000-75
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,300$70,885$80,930$86,140$48,945$51,905$55,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$585$10,630$15,840$0$2,960$6,285

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year2016201620162016201320132013
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster1-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTS128i135i135is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100  
Power rear side windows    $200$200$200
Remote app    $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation    $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350   
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests    $500$500$500
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75   
Obstacle detection, front $150     
Roll bar$200$200$200$200   
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350   
Tires, run-flat    $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40   
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100$100
Ski sack    $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15   
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150   
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500   
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0$0   
Raised top speed limiter    $0 $0
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0   
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0   
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0   
Rear spoiler     $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400   
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0$0$0
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0   
DVD-compatible player    $0$0$0
iPod integration    $100$100$100
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0   
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200$200
USB port$25$25$25$25   
Voice control for external devices    $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer   $100   
Compass    $0$0$0
Cornering lights    $50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100   
Fog lights    $125$125$125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25$25$25
Performance meter   $150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 $100 $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300    
Leather door panel trim  $250    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50$50
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75  $75
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300   
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100   
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$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$3,105$2,755$3,605$5,655$2,740$2,640$2,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$465$115$965$3,015$100$0$75
Value of Feature Adjustments-7-2-12-34-920-69

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20162013
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

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 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
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
App support0Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
Total Requested91572%
Total Not Requested35028%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested217588%
Total Not Requested30012%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster Black Edition

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 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
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

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 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
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
Total Requested915100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested167585%
Total Not Requested30015%

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 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
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested120071%
Total Not Requested50029%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Performance meter150No
App support0Yes
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
Total Requested91555%
Total Not Requested75045%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested1475100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested303092%
Total Not Requested2508%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
App support0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested86578%
Total Not Requested25022%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
205/50VR17 tires200No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
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
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport seats
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
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
App support0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested86578%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested183088%
Total Not Requested25012%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135is

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
App support0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested86578%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested183088%
Total Not Requested25012%

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