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BMW 5-Series vs. Porsche Boxster Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 5-Series vs. Porsche Boxster Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $61,860

Porsche Boxster   
Difference: $23,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,708

Porsche Boxster   
Difference: $24,787

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620082008
Model5-SeriesBoxsterBoxster
TrimM5BaseS
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $81,200 $45,800 $55,700
Base Invoice $74,070 $39,923 $43,512
Rear spoiler 0    
Wood trim 0 890 890
Xenon HID headlights 800 1,090 1,090
Adaptive Sports Seats   3,055 3,055
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   690 690
Metallic paint (extra cost)   690 690
Floor mats   115 115
Heated front seats   480 480
Obstacle detection, rear   530 530
Automatic climate control, front   550 550
CD changer, remote   650 650
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel   1,360 1,360
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,990 1,990
Navigation system   3,110 3,110
Rear spoiler 0    
Wood trim 0 757 757
Xenon HID headlights 730 927 927
Adaptive Sports Seats   2,597 2,597
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   587 587
Metallic paint (extra cost)   587 587
Floor mats   98 98
Heated front seats   408 408
Obstacle detection, rear   451 451
Automatic climate control, front   468 468
CD changer, remote   553 553
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel   1,156 1,156
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,692 1,692
Navigation system   2,644 2,644
Options (change) 800 15,200 15,200
Options (change) 730 12,925 12,925
Destination 695 860 860
Gas Tax 3,000 0 0
Total Price $85,695 $61,860 $71,760
Total Invoice $78,495 $53,708 $57,297

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Porsche Boxster

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Boxster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,503
Model Year200620082008
Model5-SeriesBoxsterBoxster
TrimM5BaseS
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine500hp V10245hp H6295hp H6
TransmissionS7M5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 1350, 4230, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19205/55-17235/40-18
Total Price$85,695$61,860$71,760
Adjustments for Features-3100-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$85,385$61,860$71,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,750
Total Invoice$78,495$53,708$57,297
Adjustments for Features-2840-120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$78,211$53,708$57,177
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,469

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year200620082008
Model5-SeriesBoxsterBoxster
TrimM5BaseS
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Roll bar $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo net $40$40
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Residual heat$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Power convertible top $4000$4000
Rear spoiler$200  
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$5,465$5,155$5,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$310$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-2840-120

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20062008
Model5-SeriesBoxster
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase113.7 in95.1 in
Length191.1 in170.4 in
Width72.7 in70.9 in
Height57.8 in51.0 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.2,856 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft39.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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