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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: $82,030

Porsche Boxster S   
Difference: $12,240

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102009
Model5-SeriesBoxster
TrimM5S
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $85,700 $56,700
Rear spoiler 0  
Heated steering wheel 200 190
iPod integration 400 440
Wood trim 0 890
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,500 2,025
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Adaptive Sports Seats   3,055
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   690
Xenon HID headlights   1,560
Navigation system   3,110
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710
Floor mats   90
Heated front seats   500
Obstacle detection, rear   530
Automatic climate control, front   550
Voice control for nav and audio   595
CD changer, in-dash   650
Bluetooth cell phone link   695
Satellite radio   750
Limited-slip rear differential   950
Audio controls on steering wheel   990
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,990
7-speed automated manual   3,420
Rear spoiler 0  
Heated steering wheel 180 0
iPod integration 365 0
Wood trim 0 757
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,185 -306
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Adaptive Sports Seats   2,597
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   587
Xenon HID headlights   0
Navigation system   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0
Floor mats   0
Heated front seats   0
Obstacle detection, rear   451
Automatic climate control, front   468
Voice control for nav and audio   0
CD changer, in-dash   553
Bluetooth cell phone link   0
Satellite radio   0
Limited-slip rear differential   0
Audio controls on steering wheel   842
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,692
7-speed automated manual   0
Options (change) 4,695 24,380
Options (change) 4,270 7,641
Destination 875 950
Gas Tax 3,000 0
Total Price $94,270 $82,030

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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: $12,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $78,653
Model Year20102009
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, 13185, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19235/40-18
Total Price$94,270$82,030
Adjustments for Features0-705
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$94,270$81,325

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20102009
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 
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
Media drive $15
Off-road navigation system $0
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
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$6,065$6,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$705
Value of Feature Adjustments0-74

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20102009
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

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
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested15091%
Total Not Requested159%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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