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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: $41,245

BMW i3   
Difference: $17,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,550

BMW i3   
Difference: $12,097

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082017
ModelBoxsterBoxsteri3
TrimBaseSBase
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Base Price $45,800 $55,700 $44,450
Base Invoice $39,923 $43,512 $42,020
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690 690  
Xenon HID headlights 1,090 1,090  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 700
Automatic climate control, front 550 550  
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530  
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,360 1,360  
Heated front seats 480 480  
Floor mats 115 115  
Navigation system 3,110 3,110  
Wood trim 890 890  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,095 2,095  
Tera World     2,600
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587 587  
Xenon HID headlights 927 927  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 587 587 645
Automatic climate control, front 468 468  
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451  
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,156 1,156  
Heated front seats 408 408  
Floor mats 98 98  
Navigation system 2,644 2,644  
Wood trim 757 757  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,781 1,781  
Tera World     2,390
Options (change) 11,600 11,600 3,300
Options (change) 9,864 9,864 3,035
Destination 860 860 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $58,260 $68,160 $41,245
Total Invoice $50,647 $54,236 $38,550

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,014
Model Year200820082017
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$58,260$68,160$41,245
Adjustments for Features-95-2450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,165$67,915$41,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,750$0
Total Invoice$50,647$54,236$38,550
Adjustments for Features-83-1950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,564$54,041$38,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,477$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW i3

Model Year200820082017
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 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
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 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heat pump  $250
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat  $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
33 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 - one year subscription  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $25
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 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
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 
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Metal pedals$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,345$6,495$6,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$95$245$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-83-1950

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW i3

Model Year20082017
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.2,962 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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Option Package Details
BMW i3

Tera World
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
155/70R19 tires200No
175/60R19 tires200No
Total Requested220085%
Total Not Requested40015%

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