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Porsche Boxster vs. BMW i3 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Porsche Boxster vs. BMW i3 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $40,875 BMW i3 | |||||
| Difference: $27,545 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2014 |
| Model | Boxster | Boxster | Boxster | Boxster | i3 |
| Trim | Base | Black Edition | S | GTS | Base |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $52,100 | $59,100 | $63,900 | $74,600 | $41,350 |
| Infotainment Package | 3,990 | 3,990 | 3,990 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 2,170 | 2,170 | 2,170 | 2,170 | |
| Premium Package Plus | 3,620 | 2,950 | 1,965 | ||
| Power sport seats | 2,320 | 2,320 | |||
| Voice control for nav and audio | 520 | 520 | 520 | 520 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 2,520 | 2,520 | 2,520 | ||
| Wood trim | 1,790 | 1,790 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 530 | 530 | 530 | ||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 615 | 365 | 615 | 165 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 710 | 710 | 710 | 710 | 550 |
| HD radio | 1,040 | ||||
| Proximity key | 790 | ||||
| App support | 210 | ||||
| Bose 505W 10 speakers | 0 | ||||
| Adaptive sport seats plus | 3,025 | ||||
| Technology & Driver Assistance Package | 2,500 | ||||
| Tera World | 2,700 | ||||
| Heated front seats | 350 | ||||
| Infotainment Package | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Premium Package Plus | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Power sport seats | 0 | 0 | |||
| Voice control for nav and audio | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 500 |
| HD radio | 0 | ||||
| Proximity key | 0 | ||||
| App support | 0 | ||||
| Bose 505W 10 speakers | 0 | ||||
| Adaptive sport seats plus | 0 | ||||
| Technology & Driver Assistance Package | 2,275 | ||||
| Tera World | 2,455 | ||||
| Heated front seats | 320 | ||||
| Options (change) | 18,785 | 8,325 | 18,115 | 13,075 | 6,100 |
| Options (change) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5,550 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 925 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -7,500 |
| Total Price | $71,880 | $68,420 | $83,010 | $88,670 | $40,875 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW i3
| Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW i3 | |||||
| Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster GTS | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,300 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,270 | |||||
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2014 |
| Model | Boxster | Boxster | Boxster | Boxster | i3 |
| Trim | Base | Black Edition | S | GTS | Base |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 265hp H6 | 265hp H6 | 315hp H6 | 330hp H6 | 168hp E |
| Transmission | M6 | M6 | M6 | M6 | A1 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 185, 7 | 185, 7 | 445, 10 | 445, 10 | 100, 4 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/45-18 | 235/35-20 | 235/40-19 | 235/35-20 | 155/70-19 |
| Total Price | $71,880 | $68,420 | $83,010 | $88,670 | $40,875 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,145 | -2,245 | -4,395 | -6,220 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $67,735 | $66,175 | $78,615 | $82,450 | $40,875 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $1,560 | $0 | $12,440 | $16,275 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW i3
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2014 |
| Model | Boxster | Boxster | Boxster | Boxster | i3 |
| Trim | Base | Black Edition | S | GTS | Base |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| 1-speed automatic | $800 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||||
| Remote app | $25 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Wind blocker, small | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | ||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | ||||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | ||||
| Roll bar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Cargo cover | $75 | ||||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Console without shifter | $150 | ||||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Heat pump | $250 | ||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Rear wiper | $175 | ||||
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented) | $500 | ||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| 18 kWh battery pack | $0 | ||||
| 7.2 kW onboard charger | $500 | ||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | ||||
| Mid-engine configuration | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Exterior | |||||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Carbon fiber body structure | $0 | ||||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | $0 | |||
| Power convertible top | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||||
| Retractable rear spoiler | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | |
| Infotainment | |||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | ||||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | ||||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Off-road navigation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| S Voice support | $0 | ||||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | ||||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | ||||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | ||||
| Text dictation | $50 | ||||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | ||||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Chronometer | $100 | ||||
| Digital instruments | $0 | ||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | ||||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | ||||
| LED headlights | $1000 | ||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | ||||
| Performance meter | $150 | ||||
| Tachometer | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | ||||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| No leather in second row | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Synthetic suede door panel trim | $250 | ||||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | ||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $9,595 | $7,695 | $9,845 | $11,670 | $5,450 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $4,145 | $2,245 | $4,395 | $6,220 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -57 | -33 | -53 | -70 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW i3
| Model Year | 2016 | 2014 |
| Model | Boxster | i3 |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 97.4 in | 101.2 in |
| Length | 172.2 in | 157.4 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 69.9 in |
| Height | 50.5 in | 62.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,889 lb. | 2,635 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 2.4 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.6 in | 39.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 51.7 in | 54.8 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.2 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 50.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 9.9 ft3 | 2.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 9.9 | 11.8 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster
| Infotainment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers | 350 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | 0 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Off-road navigation system | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 915 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 28% |
| Premium Package Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Residual heat | 50 | Yes |
| Automatic air recirculation | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 1850 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 625 | 25% |
| Power sport seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 1300 | 100% |
Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S
| Infotainment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | 0 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Off-road navigation system | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 915 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Residual heat | 50 | Yes |
| Automatic air recirculation | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 1350 | 68% |
| Total Not Requested | 625 | 32% |
| Power sport seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 1300 | 100% |
Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster GTS
| Infotainment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Performance meter | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | 0 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Off-road navigation system | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 915 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 45% |
| Premium Package Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Residual heat | 50 | Yes |
| Automatic air recirculation | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 275 | 19% |
| Adaptive sport seats plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 1700 | 100% |
Option Package Details
BMW i3
| Technology & Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Smartphone integration | 0 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Text dictation | 50 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1015 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 675 | 40% |
| Tera World | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Wood trim | 300 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 1000 | Yes |
| 155/70R19 tires | 200 | No |
| 175/60R19 tires | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 2550 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 20% |
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