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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

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Porsche Boxster S   
Difference: $48,775

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008200820062006
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesBoxsterBoxster
Trim528i535i550iM5BaseS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $44,600 $49,800 $58,800 $83,900 $0 $0
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450        
Navigation system 1,900 1,900 1,900   0 0
Wood trim       0    
Rear spoiler       0    
Front sport buckets         0 0
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat         0 0
Adaptive dampers - electrical         0 0
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,320        
Navigation system 1,730 1,730 1,730   0 0
Wood trim       0    
Rear spoiler       0    
Front sport buckets         0 0
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat         0 0
Adaptive dampers - electrical         0 0
Options (change) 3,350 3,350 1,900 0 0 0
Options (change) 3,050 3,050 1,730 0 0 0
Destination 825 825 825 825 0 0
Gas Tax 0 0 0 3,000 0 0
Total Price $48,775 $53,975 $61,525 $87,725 $0 $0

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,313
Model Year200820082008200820062006
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesBoxsterBoxster
Trim528i535i550iM5BaseS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine230hp I6300hp I6360hp V8500hp V10240hp H6280hp H6
TransmissionM6M6M6S7M5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 10200, 10200, 10420, 1350, 4230, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17255/40-19205/55-17235/40-18
Total Price$48,775$53,975$61,525$87,725$0$0
Adjustments for Features-9,490-10,440-11,290-14,3050-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,285$43,535$50,235$73,420$0$-150
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,250$10,950$34,135$150$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year200820082008200820062006
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesBoxsterBoxster
Trim528i535i550iM5BaseS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150  $150
7-speed automated manual   $1200  
5-speed manual    $0 
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150$150$150  
Power front side windows$250$250$250$250  
Power locks$275$275$275$275  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200  
Remote keyless entry$225$225$225$225  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Universal garage door opener  $100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150  
Antilock brakes (ABS)$400$400$400$400  
Brake assist$50$50$50$50  
Front side airbags$350$350$350$350  
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350  
Stability control$400$400$400$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75  
Traction control$100$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150  
Climate Control 
Air conditioning$900$900$900$900  
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15  
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150  
Rear defrost$200$200$200$200  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300  
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration    $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit   $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25  
Rear spoiler   $200  
Sunroof$900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125  
Aux input$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100  
CD changer, remote   $200  
CD player$125$125$125$125  
Surround sound   $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
Traffic information$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125  
Compass$0$0$0   
Fog lights$125$125$125$125  
Headlight washers   $50  
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50  
Power mirrors$150$150$150$150  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150   
Tachometer$75$75$75$75  
Trip computer$150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75$75  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50  
Floor mats$75$75$75$75  
Heated front seats   $200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500$500
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Total Value of Features$10,090$11,040$11,890$14,905$600$750
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,490$10,440$11,290$14,305$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,772-9,646-10,428-13,24000

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20082006
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 Weight3,506 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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