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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: $38,375

BMW i3   
Difference: $23,065

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092014
ModelBoxsterBoxsteri3
TrimBaseSBase
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Base Price $46,600 $56,700 $41,350
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690 690  
iPod integration 440 440  
Navigation system 3,110 3,110  
Xenon HID headlights 1,560 1,560  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 550
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530  
Automatic climate control, front 550 550  
Audio controls on steering wheel 990 990  
Floor mats 90 90  
Bluetooth cell phone link 695 695  
Heated front seats 500 500 350
Wood trim 890 890  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,385 2,385  
Satellite radio 750 750  
Tera World     2,700
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587 587  
iPod integration 0 0  
Navigation system 0 0  
Xenon HID headlights 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 500
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451  
Automatic climate control, front 468 468  
Audio controls on steering wheel 842 842  
Floor mats 0 0  
Bluetooth cell phone link 0 0  
Heated front seats 0 0 320
Wood trim 757 757  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0  
Satellite radio 0 0  
Tera World     2,455
Options (change) 13,890 13,890 3,600
Options (change) 3,105 3,105 3,275
Destination 950 950 925
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $61,440 $71,540 $38,375

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW i3
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,976
Model Year200920092014
ModelBoxsterBoxsteri3
TrimBaseSBase
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Engine255hp H6310hp H6168hp E
TransmissionM6M6A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4185, 7100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18155/70-19
Total Price$61,440$71,540$38,375
Adjustments for Features-1,685-1,6850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,755$69,855$38,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,100$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW i3

Model Year200920092014
ModelBoxsterBoxsteri3
TrimBaseSBase
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
1-speed automatic  $800
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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 
18 kWh battery pack  $0
7.2 kW onboard charger  $500
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD player$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive$15$15 
Off-road navigation system$0$0 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
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
Tachometer$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
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$6,660$6,660$4,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,685$1,685$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-111-960

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW i3

Model Year20092014
ModelBoxsteri3
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Wheelbase95.1 in101.2 in
Length172.1 in157.4 in
Width70.9 in69.9 in
Height50.9 in62.1 in
Curb Weight2,944 lb.2,635 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 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
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
155/70R19 tires200No
175/60R19 tires200No
Total Requested230072%
Total Not Requested90028%

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