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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: $63,995

BMW 5-Series 550i   
Difference: $540

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
Model5-SeriesBoxster
Trim550iBase
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $62,000 $49,500
App support 250 210
Heated front seats 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Infotainment Package   3,860
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710
Power-folding mirrors   320
Obstacle detection, front   330
Obstacle detection, rear   530
Voice control for nav and audio   520
Interior ambient lighting   340
Leather Package   500
Audio controls on steering wheel   615
Wood trim   1,790
6-speed manual   0
Premium Package   4,360
App support 230 0
Heated front seats 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Infotainment Package   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0
Power-folding mirrors   0
Obstacle detection, front   0
Obstacle detection, rear   451
Voice control for nav and audio   0
Interior ambient lighting   0
Leather Package   0
Audio controls on steering wheel   0
Wood trim   0
6-speed manual   0
Premium Package   0
Options (change) 1,100 14,085
Options (change) 1,005 451
Destination 895 950
Total Price $63,995 $64,535

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Boxster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $57,743
Model Year20122013
Model5-SeriesBoxster
Trim550iBase
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine400hp V8265hp H6
TransmissionT8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG20/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10185, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$63,995$64,535
Adjustments for Features0-1,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,995$63,445

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20122013
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 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Roll bar $200
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Mid-engine configuration $0
Exterior 
Power convertible top $4000
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$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 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals $75
No leather in second row $-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200
Total Value of Features$4,315$5,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,090
Value of Feature Adjustments0-24

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20122013
Model5-SeriesBoxster
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase116.9 in97.4 in
Length193.1 in172.2 in
Width73.2 in70.9 in
Height57.6 in50.5 in
Curb Weight4,376 lb.2,888 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.6 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
Porsche Boxster

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
Total Requested86571%
Total Not Requested35029%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power tilt adjuster, 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 seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Wind blocker, small100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested302595%
Total Not Requested1505%

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