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Porsche Boxster vs. BMW i3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Boxster vs. BMW i3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,445

BMW i3   
Difference: $17,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,685

BMW i3   
Difference: $12,261

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072016
ModelBoxsterBoxsteri3
TrimBaseSBase
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Base Price $45,600 $55,500 $42,400
Base Invoice $38,760 $48,415 $39,690
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690 690  
Xenon HID headlights 1,090 1,090  
Floor mats 115 115  
Navigation system 3,070 3,070  
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530  
Automatic climate control, front 550 550  
Audio controls on steering wheel 990 990  
Heated front seats 480 480  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587 587  
Xenon HID headlights 927 927  
Floor mats 98 98  
Navigation system 2,610 2,610  
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451  
Automatic climate control, front 468 468  
Audio controls on steering wheel 842 842  
Heated front seats 408 408  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500
Options (change) 7,515 7,515 550
Options (change) 6,391 6,391 500
Destination 795 795 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $53,910 $63,810 $36,445
Total Invoice $45,946 $55,601 $33,685

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,179
Model Year200720072016
ModelBoxsterBoxsteri3
TrimBaseSBase
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Engine245hp H6295hp H6168hp E
TransmissionM5M6A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4230, 7100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18155/70-19
Total Price$53,910$63,810$36,445
Adjustments for Features-1,270-1,4200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,640$62,390$36,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,750$0
Total Invoice$45,946$55,601$33,685
Adjustments for Features-1,082-1,2370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,864$54,364$33,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,500$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW i3

Model Year200720072016
ModelBoxsterBoxsteri3
TrimBaseSBase
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150 
1-speed automatic  $800
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Roll bar$200$200 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net$40$40 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Climate Control 
Heat pump  $250
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat  $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack  $0
7.2 kW onboard charger  $500
DC quick-charging capability  $750
Mid-engine configuration$0$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Carbon fiber body structure  $0
Power convertible top$4000$4000 
Rear spoiler  $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD player$125$125 
HD radio  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Digital instruments  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Tachometer$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,920$7,070$5,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,270$1,420$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,082-1,2370

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW i3

Model Year20072016
ModelBoxsteri3
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Wheelbase95.1 in101.2 in
Length170.4 in157.4 in
Width70.9 in69.9 in
Height51.0 in62.1 in
Curb Weight2,856 lb.2,635 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.9 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.911.8 ft3

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