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BMW 2-Series vs. Porsche Boxster Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 2-Series vs. Porsche Boxster Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $49,195

BMW 2-Series 230i   
Difference: $28,275

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
Model2-SeriesBoxster
Trim230iS
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $40,600 $58,600
Convenience Tier 1,300  
Luxury Design 350  
Premium Tier 2,250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 710
Leather seating surfaces 1,550  
Obstacle detection, rear 800 530
Steering-linked headlights 800  
7-speed automated manual   3,660
Infotainment Package   3,640
Adaptive Sports Seats   3,055
Convenience Package   2,490
Sport Chrono Package   960
Wood trim   890
Audio controls on steering wheel   615
Heated steering wheel   250
Heated front seats   525
Voice control for nav and audio   595
Convenience Tier 1,195  
Luxury Design 320  
Premium Tier 2,070  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 0
Leather seating surfaces 1,425  
Obstacle detection, rear 735 451
Steering-linked headlights 735  
7-speed automated manual   0
Infotainment Package   0
Adaptive Sports Seats   0
Convenience Package   0
Sport Chrono Package   0
Wood trim   0
Audio controls on steering wheel   0
Heated steering wheel   0
Heated front seats   0
Voice control for nav and audio   0
Options (change) 7,600 17,920
Options (change) 6,985 451
Destination 995 950
Total Price $49,195 $77,470

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 2-Series vs. Porsche Boxster

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 2-Series 230i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,990
Model Year20182012
Model2-SeriesBoxster
Trim230iS
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine248hp I4310hp H6
TransmissionT8S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6325, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/40-18
Total Price$49,195$77,470
Adjustments for Features-3,2100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,985$77,470

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Features Comparison: BMW 2-Series vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20182012
Model2-SeriesBoxster
Trim230iS
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rearview camera$200 
Roll bar $200
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Mid-engine configuration $0
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Off-road navigation system $0
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights$125 
Chronometer $100
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Metal pedals $75
No leather in second row $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$6,740$3,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,210$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,0290

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 2-Series vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20182012
Model2-SeriesBoxster
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase105.9 in95.1 in
Length174.9 in172.1 in
Width69.4 in70.9 in
Height55.6 in50.9 in
Curb Weight3,774 lb.3,042 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room42.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume11.8 ft39.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series 230i

Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested70549%
Total Not Requested72551%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested101572%
Total Not Requested40028%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested86559%
Total Not Requested60041%
Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested117581%
Total Not Requested27519%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

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