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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: $61,845

BMW 5-Series 540i   
Difference: $2,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,651

Porsche Boxster   
Difference: $2,564

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172008
Model5-SeriesBoxster
Trim540iBase
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $56,450 $45,800
Base Invoice $53,180 $39,923
Luxury Package 500  
Premium Package 1,950  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 690
Heated front seats 500 480
Obstacle detection, rear 750 530
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   690
Adaptive Sports Seats   3,055
Sport Chrono Package   920
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,990
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,735
Navigation system   3,110
Xenon HID headlights   1,090
Audio controls on steering wheel   990
Wood trim   890
Voice recorder   650
Automatic climate control, front   550
Floor mats   115
Luxury Package 460  
Premium Package 1,795  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 587
Heated front seats 455 408
Obstacle detection, rear 685 451
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   587
Adaptive Sports Seats   2,597
Sport Chrono Package   782
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,692
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,475
Navigation system   2,644
Xenon HID headlights   927
Audio controls on steering wheel   842
Wood trim   757
Voice recorder   553
Automatic climate control, front   468
Floor mats   98
Options (change) 4,400 17,485
Options (change) 4,040 14,868
Destination 995 860
Total Price $61,845 $64,145
Total Invoice $58,215 $55,651

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 5-Series 540i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $423
Model Year20172008
Model5-SeriesBoxster
Trim540iBase
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine335hp I6245hp H6
TransmissionT8M5
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/30 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 1250, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18205/55-17
Total Price$61,845$64,145
Adjustments for Features-2,2750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,570$64,145
Total Invoice$58,215$55,651
Adjustments for Features-2,1410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,074$55,651

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20172008
Model5-SeriesBoxster
Trim540iBase
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
5-speed manual $0
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 
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 
Brake assist$50 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Roll bar $200
Rollover sensor$50 
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 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Mid-engine configuration $0
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Power convertible top $4000
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
S Voice support$0 
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 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights$125 
Chronometer $100
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$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 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,630$7,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,275$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1410

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20172008
Model5-SeriesBoxster
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase117.1 in95.1 in
Length194.6 in170.4 in
Width73.5 in70.9 in
Height58.2 in51.0 in
Curb Weight3,847 lb.2,855 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume18.7 ft39.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1525100%

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 mirror75No
Total Requested32581%
Total Not Requested7519%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested105078%
Total Not Requested30022%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

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