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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: $78,330

Porsche Boxster S Black Edition   
Difference: $7,960

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062011
Model5-SeriesBoxster
TrimM5S Black Edition
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $81,200 $65,200
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Satellite radio 595  
Rear spoiler 0  
Wood trim 0  
Adaptive Sports Seats   3,055
Heated front seats   525
Obstacle detection, rear   530
Voice control for nav and audio   595
CD changer, in-dash   650
Limited-slip rear differential   950
Audio controls on steering wheel   125
Adaptive dampers - electrical   2,090
7-speed automated manual   3,660
Xenon HID headlights 730  
Satellite radio 540  
Rear spoiler 0  
Wood trim 0  
Adaptive Sports Seats   0
Heated front seats   0
Obstacle detection, rear   451
Voice control for nav and audio   0
CD changer, in-dash   0
Limited-slip rear differential   0
Audio controls on steering wheel   0
Adaptive dampers - electrical   0
7-speed automated manual   0
Options (change) 1,395 12,180
Options (change) 1,270 451
Destination 695 950
Gas Tax 3,000 0
Total Price $86,290 $78,330

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Boxster S Black Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $77,669
Model Year20062011
Model5-SeriesBoxster
TrimM5S Black Edition
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine500hp V10320hp H6
TransmissionS7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 13325, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19235/35-19
Total Price$86,290$78,330
Adjustments for Features0-1,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$86,290$76,400

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20062011
Model5-SeriesBoxster
TrimM5S Black Edition
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Roll bar $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net $40
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Power convertible top $4000
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Off-road navigation system $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,090$7,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,930
Value of Feature Adjustments0-35

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20062011
Model5-SeriesBoxster
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase113.7 in95.1 in
Length191.1 in172.1 in
Width72.7 in70.9 in
Height57.8 in50.9 in
Curb Weight4,012 lb.3,042 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 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 S Black Edition

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
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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