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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: $62,495

BMW 5-Series 540i   
Difference: $4,410

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172013
Model5-SeriesBoxster
Trim540iBase
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $56,450 $49,500
Obstacle detection, rear 750 530
Luxury Seating Package 1,600  
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,000  
Heated front seats 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 710
Upholstered instrument panel 500  
7-speed automated manual   3,200
Adaptive sport seats plus   3,825
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,025
Wood trim   1,790
Audio controls on steering wheel   615
Cooled or ventilated front seats   730
Obstacle detection, front   330
Power-folding mirrors   320
Interior ambient lighting   340
Premium Package   2,040
Obstacle detection, rear 685 451
Luxury Seating Package 1,470  
Upgraded leather upholstery 920  
Heated front seats 455  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 0
Upholstered instrument panel 460  
7-speed automated manual   0
Adaptive sport seats plus   0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   0
Wood trim   0
Audio controls on steering wheel   0
Cooled or ventilated front seats   0
Obstacle detection, front   0
Power-folding mirrors   0
Interior ambient lighting   0
Premium Package   0
Options (change) 5,050 16,455
Options (change) 4,635 451
Destination 995 950
Total Price $62,495 $66,905

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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: $3,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $57,422
Model Year20172013
Model5-SeriesBoxster
Trim540iBase
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine335hp I6265hp H6
TransmissionT8S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/30 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 1250, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$62,495$66,905
Adjustments for Features0-625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,495$66,280

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20172013
Model5-SeriesBoxster
Trim540iBase
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed automated manual $1200
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 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Roll bar $200
Rollover sensor$50 
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 
Mid-engine configuration $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Power convertible top $4000
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Navigation system$600 
S Voice support$0 
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 
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
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 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 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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$7,205$7,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-13

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20172013
Model5-SeriesBoxster
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase117.1 in97.4 in
Length194.6 in172.2 in
Width73.5 in70.9 in
Height58.2 in50.5 in
Curb Weight3,847 lb.2,954 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.6 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 Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested50048%
Total Not Requested55052%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested25020%
Total Not Requested100080%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, 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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested160089%
Total Not Requested20011%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Wind blocker, small100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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 Requested295093%
Total Not Requested2257%

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