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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: $82,225

Porsche Boxster S   
Difference: $11,795

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
Model5-SeriesBoxster
TrimM5S
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $85,500 $58,600
Rear spoiler 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,500 2,025
Heated steering wheel 200 250
Wood trim 0 890
iPod integration 400  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Infotainment Package   3,640
Adaptive Sports Seats   3,055
Convenience Package   2,490
7-speed automated manual   3,660
Adaptive dampers - electrical   2,090
Audio controls on steering wheel   615
Heated front seats   525
Limited-slip rear differential   950
CD changer, in-dash   650
Voice control for nav and audio   595
Obstacle detection, rear   530
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710
Rear spoiler 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,185 0
Heated steering wheel 180 0
Wood trim 0 0
iPod integration 365  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Infotainment Package   0
Adaptive Sports Seats   0
Convenience Package   0
7-speed automated manual   0
Adaptive dampers - electrical   0
Audio controls on steering wheel   0
Heated front seats   0
Limited-slip rear differential   0
CD changer, in-dash   0
Voice control for nav and audio   0
Obstacle detection, rear   451
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0
Options (change) 4,695 22,675
Options (change) 4,270 451
Destination 825 950
Gas Tax 3,000 0
Total Price $94,020 $82,225

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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: $12,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $85,553
Model Year20092012
Model5-SeriesBoxster
TrimM5S
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine500hp V10310hp H6
TransmissionS7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/17 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 13325, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19235/40-18
Total Price$94,020$82,225
Adjustments for Features0-1,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$94,020$81,120

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20092012
Model5-SeriesBoxster
TrimM5S
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 
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 
Mid-engine configuration $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Power convertible top $4000
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Off-road navigation system $0
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port $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 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Metal pedals $75
No leather in second row $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,890$6,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-19

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20092012
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 Weight4,089 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

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested110075%
Total Not Requested36525%
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 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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%

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