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Porsche Boxster vs. BMW i8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Boxster vs. BMW i8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $79,950

Porsche Boxster S   
Difference: $59,952

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelBoxsteri8
TrimSBase
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Base Price $58,600 $140,700
Power Seat Package 1,550  
Sport Chrono Package 960  
Infotainment Package 3,640  
7-speed automated manual 3,660  
Voice recorder 650  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,385  
Voice control for nav and audio 595  
Heated front seats 525  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 2,090  
Obstacle detection, rear 530  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710  
Convenience Package 2,490  
Giga World   2,000
Power Seat Package 0  
Sport Chrono Package 0  
Infotainment Package 0  
7-speed automated manual 0  
Voice recorder 553  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Heated front seats 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 451  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
Convenience Package 0  
Giga World   1,820
Options (change) 20,400 2,000
Options (change) 1,004 1,820
Destination 950 995
Gas Tax 0 -3,793
Total Price $79,950 $139,902

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW i8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $58,947
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $126,265
Model Year20122016
ModelBoxsteri8
TrimSBase
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Engine310hp H6357hp I3 PiH
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG28/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)325, 11360, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18215/45-20
Total Price$79,950$139,902
Adjustments for Features0-1,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,950$138,897

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW i8

Model Year20122016
ModelBoxsteri8
TrimSBase
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection $50
Roll bar$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger $0
7 kWh battery pack $0
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Carbon fiber body structure $0
Power convertible top$4000 
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription $150
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
MP3-compatible player$50 
Off-road navigation system$0 
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Chronometer$100 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Metal pedals$75 
No leather in second row$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$7,945$8,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,005
Value of Feature Adjustments0-928

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW i8

Model Year20122016
ModelBoxsteri8
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Wheelbase95.1 in110.2 in
Length172.1 in184.9 in
Width70.9 in76.5 in
Height50.9 in50.8 in
Curb Weight3,042 lb.3,455 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.11.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in61.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in32.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in51.5 in
Cargo Volume9.9 ft34.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Power Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested111576%
Total Not Requested35024%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100No
Cornering lights50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

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