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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: $67,465

Porsche Boxster   
Difference: $1,210

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112010
Model5-SeriesBoxster
Trim550iBase
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $60,200 $47,600
Active Ventilated Seat Package 1,950  
Dynamic Handling Package 2,700  
Sport Package 2,200  
iPod integration 400 440
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Sport Chrono Package   960
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,990
Adaptive Sports Seats   3,055
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   690
Xenon HID headlights   1,560
Navigation system   3,110
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710
Traffic information   0
Satellite radio   750
Floor mats   90
Heated front seats   510
Obstacle detection, rear   530
Automatic climate control, front   550
Voice control for nav and audio   595
Bluetooth cell phone link   695
Cooled or ventilated front seats   800
Wood trim   890
Audio controls on steering wheel   990
6-speed manual   0
Active Ventilated Seat Package 1,775  
Dynamic Handling Package 2,455  
Sport Package 2,000  
iPod integration 365 0
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Sport Chrono Package   0
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,692
Adaptive Sports Seats   2,597
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   587
Xenon HID headlights   0
Navigation system   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0
Traffic information   0
Satellite radio   0
Floor mats   0
Heated front seats   0
Obstacle detection, rear   451
Automatic climate control, front   468
Voice control for nav and audio   0
Bluetooth cell phone link   0
Cooled or ventilated front seats   0
Wood trim   757
Audio controls on steering wheel   842
6-speed manual   0
Options (change) 7,600 18,915
Options (change) 6,915 7,394
Destination 875 950
Total Price $68,675 $67,465

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Boxster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $54,376
Model Year20112010
Model5-SeriesBoxster
Trim550iBase
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine400hp V8255hp H6
TransmissionT8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 1250, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19205/55-17
Total Price$68,675$67,465
Adjustments for Features-7100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,965$67,465

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20112010
Model5-SeriesBoxster
Trim550iBase
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Roll bar $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration $0
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Power convertible top $4000
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Off-road navigation system $0
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Chronometer $100
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$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 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500 
Total Value of Features$6,415$5,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$710$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6550

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20112010
Model5-SeriesBoxster
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase116.9 in95.1 in
Length193.1 in172.1 in
Width73.2 in70.9 in
Height57.6 in50.9 in
Curb Weight4,376 lb.2,943 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft39.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested60044%
Total Not Requested75056%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special exterior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10010%
Total Not Requested95090%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

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 headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested165100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
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 Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%

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