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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: $86,640

Porsche Boxster S   
Difference: $7,380

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092013
Model5-SeriesBoxster
TrimM5S
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $85,500 $60,900
Rear spoiler 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,500 2,025
Heated steering wheel 200 270
Wood trim 0 1,790
iPod integration 400  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   1,320
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,790
Infotainment Package   3,860
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0
Adaptive sport seats plus   3,825
7-speed automated manual   3,200
Audio controls on steering wheel   615
Interior ambient lighting   340
Sport suspension (upgrade)   1,235
CD changer, in-dash   670
Obstacle detection, rear   530
Voice control for nav and audio   520
Obstacle detection, front   330
Power-folding mirrors   320
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710
Premium Package   1,440
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  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   0
Adaptive dampers - electrical   0
Infotainment Package   0
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0
Adaptive sport seats plus   0
7-speed automated manual   0
Audio controls on steering wheel   0
Interior ambient lighting   0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0
CD changer, in-dash   0
Obstacle detection, rear   451
Voice control for nav and audio   0
Obstacle detection, front   0
Power-folding mirrors   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0
Premium Package   0
Options (change) 4,695 24,790
Options (change) 4,270 451
Destination 825 950
Gas Tax 3,000 0
Total Price $94,020 $86,640

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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: $10,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $85,579
Model Year20092013
Model5-SeriesBoxster
TrimM5S
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine500hp V10315hp H6
TransmissionS7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/17 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 13445, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$94,020$86,640
Adjustments for Features0-2,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$94,020$83,885

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20092013
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 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Roll bar $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net $40
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Mid-engine configuration $0
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Power convertible top $4000
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
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 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,565$7,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,755
Value of Feature Adjustments0-45

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20092013
Model5-SeriesBoxster
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase113.7 in97.4 in
Length191.1 in172.2 in
Width72.7 in70.9 in
Height57.8 in50.5 in
Curb Weight4,089 lb.2,976 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.6 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

Torque vectoring / active trace control
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%
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, leather800Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested85098%
Total Not Requested152%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
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 Requested160089%
Total Not Requested20011%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
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
Wind blocker, small100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested222583%
Total Not Requested45017%

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