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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: $104,050

Porsche Boxster Spyder   
Difference: $6,395

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016
Model5-SeriesBoxster
TrimM5Spyder
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $94,100 $82,100
Rear spoiler 0  
Ceramic brake rotors 9,250 7,400
265/35ZR20 1,300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,500 2,160
Wood trim 0  
Auto-dimming mirrors   690
Adaptive sport seats plus   2,635
Automatic climate control, front   760
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710
Voice control for nav and audio   520
Voice recorder   570
Interior ambient lighting   340
Heated front seats   530
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   650
6-speed manual   0
Infotainment Package   3,990
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0
Rear spoiler 0  
Ceramic brake rotors 8,420 0
265/35ZR20 1,185  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,185 0
Wood trim 0  
Auto-dimming mirrors   0
Adaptive sport seats plus   0
Automatic climate control, front   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0
Voice control for nav and audio   0
Voice recorder   0
Interior ambient lighting   0
Heated front seats   0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   0
6-speed manual   0
Infotainment Package   0
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0
Options (change) 14,050 20,955
Options (change) 12,790 0
Destination 995 995
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $110,445 $104,050

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Boxster Spyder
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $98,273
Model Year20162016
Model5-SeriesBoxster
TrimM5Spyder
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine560hp V8375hp H6
TransmissionS7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16445, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-20235/35-20
Total Price$110,445$104,050
Adjustments for Features-3,3100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$107,135$104,050

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20162016
Model5-SeriesBoxster
TrimM5Spyder
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power trunk closer$350 
Proximity key$250 
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 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Roll bar $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
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
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented) $500
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Mid-engine configuration $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Body kit$0 
Convertible top $3000
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Off-road navigation system $0
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Text dictation$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer $100
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers$50 
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 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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 
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,215$5,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,310$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,0670

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20162016
Model5-SeriesBoxster
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase116.9 in97.4 in
Length193.4 in172.2 in
Width73.2 in70.9 in
Height57.6 in50.5 in
Curb Weight4,387 lb.2,899 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 Legroom35.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft39.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster Spyder

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
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
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
Total Requested915100%
Total Not Requested00%

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