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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: $73,495

Porsche Boxster S   
Difference: $19,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,772

Porsche Boxster S   
Difference: $27,313

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102008
Model5-SeriesBoxster
TrimM5S
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $85,700 $55,700
Base Invoice $79,025 $43,512
Rear spoiler 0  
Wood trim 0 890
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,500 1,735
Adaptive Sports Seats   3,055
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   690
Xenon HID headlights   1,090
Metallic paint (extra cost)   690
Floor mats   115
Heated front seats   480
Obstacle detection, rear   530
Automatic climate control, front   550
CD changer, remote   650
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel   1,360
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,990
Navigation system   3,110
Rear spoiler 0  
Wood trim 0 757
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,185 1,475
Adaptive Sports Seats   2,597
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   587
Xenon HID headlights   927
Metallic paint (extra cost)   587
Floor mats   98
Heated front seats   408
Obstacle detection, rear   451
Automatic climate control, front   468
CD changer, remote   553
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel   1,156
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,692
Navigation system   2,644
Options (change) 3,500 16,935
Options (change) 3,185 14,400
Destination 875 860
Gas Tax 3,000 0
Total Price $93,075 $73,495
Total Invoice $86,085 $58,772

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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: $18,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,240
Model Year20102008
Model5-SeriesBoxster
TrimM5S
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine500hp V10295hp H6
TransmissionS7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/17 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 13230, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19235/40-18
Total Price$93,075$73,495
Adjustments for Features-1,1600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$91,915$73,495
Total Invoice$86,085$58,772
Adjustments for Features-1,0730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$85,012$58,772

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20102008
Model5-SeriesBoxster
TrimM5S
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manual $150
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
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 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
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 
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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 
Total Value of Features$6,240$5,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,160$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0730

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20102008
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 Weight4,089 lb.2,965 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 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%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
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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