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BMW 4-Series vs. Porsche Boxster Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 4-Series vs. Porsche Boxster Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $60,975

BMW 4-Series 428i   
Difference: $12,645

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142016201620162016
Model4-Series4-SeriesBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
Trim428i435iBaseBlack EditionSGTS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $48,750 $54,900 $52,100 $59,100 $63,900 $74,600
Sport Line 1,950 1,550        
Navigation system 2,150 2,150        
Cold Weather Package 1,050 1,050        
Driver Assistance Package 950 950        
Premium Package 2,200 950        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200 2,170 2,170 2,170 2,170
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 710 710 710 710
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250 520 520 520 520
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 1,000 1,790 1,790 1,790  
Adaptive sport seats plus     3,825 3,825 3,825 3,025
Premium Package Plus     3,620   2,950 1,965
Infotainment Package     3,990   3,990 3,990
Voice control for nav and audio     520 520 520 520
Heated steering wheel     270 270 270 270
Power-folding mirrors     320 320 320 320
Rearview camera     1,515 655 1,515 1,515
Audio controls on steering wheel     615 365 615 165
Wood trim     1,515   1,515  
App support       210    
Interior ambient lighting       340    
Proximity key       790    
HD radio       1,040    
Bose 505W 10 speakers         0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)           0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)           650
Sport Line 1,775 1,410        
Navigation system 1,955 1,955        
Cold Weather Package 955 955        
Driver Assistance Package 865 865        
Premium Package 2,000 865        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,090 1,090 0 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 0 0 0 0
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230 0 0 0 0
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910 910 0 0 0  
Adaptive sport seats plus     0 0 0 0
Premium Package Plus     0   0 0
Infotainment Package     0   0 0
Voice control for nav and audio     0 0 0 0
Heated steering wheel     0 0 0 0
Power-folding mirrors     0 0 0 0
Rearview camera     0 0 0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel     0 0 0 0
Wood trim     0   0  
App support       0    
Interior ambient lighting       0    
Proximity key       0    
HD radio       0    
Bose 505W 10 speakers         0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)           0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)           0
Options (change) 11,300 9,650 21,380 13,525 20,710 15,820
Options (change) 10,280 8,780 0 0 0 0
Destination 925 925 995 995 995 995
Total Price $60,975 $65,475 $74,475 $73,620 $85,605 $91,415

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 4-Series vs. Porsche Boxster

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 4-Series 428i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,449
Model Year201420142016201620162016
Model4-Series4-SeriesBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
Trim428i435iBaseBlack EditionSGTS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine240hp I4300hp I6265hp H6265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6
TransmissionT8T8M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9185, 7185, 7445, 10445, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20
Total Price$60,975$65,475$74,475$73,620$85,605$91,415
Adjustments for Features-6,310-6,310-6000-1,100-2,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,665$59,165$73,875$73,620$84,505$88,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$255$0$10,885$15,245

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Features Comparison: BMW 4-Series vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year201420142016201620162016
Model4-Series4-SeriesBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
Trim428i435iBaseBlack EditionSGTS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300    
6-speed manual  $150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200    
Remote app$25$25    
Remote window/roof operation$15$15    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Wind blocker$300$300    
Wind blocker, small  $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0    
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500    
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0
Roll bar  $200$200$200$200
Tires, run-flat$150$150    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50    
Cargo net  $40$40$40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100    
Second-row low console$100$100    
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150    
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)     $500
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     $500
Mid-engine configuration  $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0   $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0
Power convertible top  $4000$4000$4000$4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750    
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400$400$400
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0    
Handwriting recognition$200$200    
In-vehicle Internet$150$150    
Off-road navigation system  $0$0$0$0
S Voice support$0$0    
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250    
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0    
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25    
Surround sound    $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200    
Text dictation$50$50    
Traffic + travel information$25$25    
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer     $100
Compass$0$0    
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25    
Performance meter     $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50    
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 $300 
Folding second row seats$300$300    
Leather door panel trim    $250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Metal pedals  $75$75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150    
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300$-300
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim     $250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000
Wood trim$300$300$300 $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0   $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100    
Total Value of Features$12,765$12,765$7,055$6,455$7,555$9,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,310$6,310$600$0$1,100$2,550
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,819-5,820-80-13-28

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 4-Series vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20142016
Model4-SeriesBoxster
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase110.6 in97.4 in
Length182.6 in172.2 in
Width71.9 in70.9 in
Height54.5 in50.5 in
Curb Weight3,966 lb.2,889 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.8 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.0 ft39.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 428i

Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71563%
Total Not Requested42537%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Headlight washers50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested145085%
Total Not Requested25015%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 435i

Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71563%
Total Not Requested42537%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Headlight washers50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested55069%
Total Not Requested25031%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested217588%
Total Not Requested30012%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
App support0Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
Total Requested91572%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster Black Edition

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
HD radio
FeatureValueRequested?
HD radio50Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested167585%
Total Not Requested30015%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
Total Requested915100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster GTS

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested120071%
Total Not Requested50029%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Performance meter150No
App support0Yes
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
Total Requested91555%
Total Not Requested75045%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested1475100%
Total Not Requested00%

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