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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: $64,445

BMW 5-Series 540i   
Difference: $4,685

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172009
Model5-SeriesBoxster
Trim540iBase
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $56,450 $46,600
Luxury Package 500  
Premium Package 1,950  
Luxury Seating Package 1,600  
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,000  
Heated front seats 500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 710
Obstacle detection, rear 750 530
Sport Chrono Package   960
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,990
Adaptive Sports Seats   3,055
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   690
Xenon HID headlights   1,560
iPod integration   440
Navigation system   3,110
Floor mats   90
Automatic climate control, front   550
Voice control for nav and audio   595
Voice recorder   650
Bluetooth cell phone link   695
Satellite radio   750
Cooled or ventilated front seats   800
Wood trim   890
Audio controls on steering wheel   990
6-speed manual   0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,025
Luxury Package 460  
Premium Package 1,795  
Luxury Seating Package 1,470  
Upgraded leather upholstery 920  
Heated front seats 455 0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 0
Obstacle detection, rear 685 451
Sport Chrono Package   0
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,692
Adaptive Sports Seats   2,597
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   587
Xenon HID headlights   0
iPod integration   0
Navigation system   0
Floor mats   0
Automatic climate control, front   468
Voice control for nav and audio   0
Voice recorder   553
Bluetooth cell phone link   0
Satellite radio   0
Cooled or ventilated front seats   0
Wood trim   757
Audio controls on steering wheel   842
6-speed manual   0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   -306
Options (change) 7,000 21,580
Options (change) 6,430 7,641
Destination 995 950
Total Price $64,445 $69,130

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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: $6,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,124
Model Year20172009
Model5-SeriesBoxster
Trim540iBase
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine335hp I6255hp H6
TransmissionT8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/30 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 1250, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18205/55-17
Total Price$64,445$69,130
Adjustments for Features-2,0100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,435$69,130

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20172009
Model5-SeriesBoxster
Trim540iBase
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
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 
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- 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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player$50 
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 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
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 
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 
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 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 
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$9,815$7,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,010$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8900

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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 Year20172009
Model5-SeriesBoxster
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase117.1 in95.1 in
Length194.6 in172.1 in
Width73.5 in70.9 in
Height58.2 in50.9 in
Curb Weight3,847 lb.2,943 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.16.9 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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See a complete comparison of BMW 5-Series vs. Porsche Boxster specs.

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?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1525100%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%

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%
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 player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%
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, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
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
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%

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