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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: $25,385

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132014
ModelBoxsterBoxsteri3
TrimBaseSBase
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Base Price $49,500 $60,900 $41,350
Porsche Dynamic Light System 1,560 690  
Auto-dimming mirrors 690 690  
Infotainment Package 3,860 3,860  
Convenience Package 1,170 1,170  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 550
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615  
Wood trim 1,790 1,790  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,385 2,385  
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0  
Tera World     2,700
Heated front seats     350
Porsche Dynamic Light System 0 0  
Auto-dimming mirrors 0 0  
Infotainment Package 0 0  
Convenience Package 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 500
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0  
Wood trim 0 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0  
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0  
Tera World     2,455
Heated front seats     320
Options (change) 13,310 12,440 3,600
Options (change) 451 451 3,275
Destination 950 950 925
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $63,760 $74,290 $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: $22,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,576
Model Year201320132014
ModelBoxsterBoxsteri3
TrimBaseSBase
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Engine265hp H6315hp H6168hp E
TransmissionM6M6A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7445, 10100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/40-19155/70-19
Total Price$63,760$74,290$38,375
Adjustments for Features-2,585-2,8350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,175$71,455$38,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,280$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW i3

Model Year201320132014
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
Wind blocker, small$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Roll bar$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net$40$40 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heat pump  $250
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear wiper  $175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack  $0
7.2 kW onboard charger  $500
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0 
Regenerative braking$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 
CD player$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Off-road navigation system$0$0 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
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
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$7,010$7,260$4,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,585$2,835$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-57-530

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW i3

Model Year20132014
ModelBoxsteri3
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Wheelbase97.4 in101.2 in
Length172.2 in157.4 in
Width70.9 in69.9 in
Height50.5 in62.1 in
Curb Weight2,889 lb.2,635 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 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
Porsche Boxster

Porsche Dynamic Light System
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
Total Requested82568%
Total Not Requested39032%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested55071%
Total Not Requested22529%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested82595%
Total Not Requested405%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested55071%
Total Not Requested22529%
Porsche Dynamic Light System
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested15075%
Total Not Requested5025%

Option Package Details
BMW i3

Tera World
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
155/70R19 tires200No
175/60R19 tires200No
Total Requested230072%
Total Not Requested90028%

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