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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: $79,275

Porsche Boxster S   
Difference: $16,650

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132011
Model5-SeriesBoxster
TrimM5S
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $90,200 $58,600
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,500 2,025
Wood trim 0 890
Infotainment Package   3,640
Adaptive Sports Seats   3,055
Convenience Package   2,490
Sport Chrono Package   960
6-speed manual   0
Adaptive dampers - electrical   2,090
Audio controls on steering wheel   615
Limited-slip rear differential   950
CD changer, in-dash   650
Voice control for nav and audio   595
Obstacle detection, rear   530
Heated front seats   525
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,185 0
Wood trim 0 0
Infotainment Package   0
Adaptive Sports Seats   0
Convenience Package   0
Sport Chrono Package   0
6-speed manual   0
Adaptive dampers - electrical   0
Audio controls on steering wheel   0
Limited-slip rear differential   0
CD changer, in-dash   0
Voice control for nav and audio   0
Obstacle detection, rear   451
Heated front seats   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0
Options (change) 3,500 19,725
Options (change) 3,185 451
Destination 925 950
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $95,925 $79,275

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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: $14,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $85,572
Model Year20132011
Model5-SeriesBoxster
TrimM5S
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine560hp V8310hp H6
TransmissionS7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12325, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/40-19235/40-18
Total Price$95,925$79,275
Adjustments for Features-1,7350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$94,190$79,275

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20132011
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 app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rearview camera$200 
Roll bar $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
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
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
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
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Off-road navigation system $0
Satellite radio $200
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
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights $125
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 
Folding second row seats$300 
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 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 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,840$6,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,735$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6020

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See a complete comparison of BMW 5-Series vs. Porsche Boxster features.

Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20132011
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 Weight4,387 lb.2,987 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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See a complete comparison of BMW 5-Series vs. Porsche Boxster specs.

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested91562%
Total Not Requested55038%
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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested135093%
Total Not Requested1007%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

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