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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: $64,695

BMW 5-Series 530i   
Difference: $11,815

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201520152015
Model5-Series5-SeriesBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
Trim530i540iBaseSGTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $51,200 $56,450 $51,400 $63,300 $73,500
Luxury Seating Package 1,600 1,600      
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,000 1,000      
Heated front seats 500 500      
Driver Assistance Plus II 1,700 1,700      
Driving Assistance Package 1,800 1,800      
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,400 1,400      
Premium Package 2,300 1,950      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700 710 710 710
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000   1,790 1,790  
Upholstered instrument panel 500 500      
Infotainment Package     3,990 3,990 3,990
Premium Package Plus     3,620 2,950 1,965
Adaptive sport seats plus     3,825 3,825 3,025
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     2,160 2,160  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,170 2,170 2,170
Power-folding mirrors     320 320 320
Rearview camera     1,515 1,515 1,515
Auto-dimming headlights     520 520 520
Voice control for nav and audio     520 520 520
Voice recorder     570 570 570
Audio controls on steering wheel     615 615 165
Wood trim     1,790 1,790  
Bose 505W 10 speakers       0  
Cooled or ventilated front seats         730
Luxury Seating Package 1,470 1,470      
Upgraded leather upholstery 920 920      
Heated front seats 455 455      
Driver Assistance Plus II 1,565 1,565      
Driving Assistance Package 1,655 1,655      
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,290 1,290      
Premium Package 2,115 1,795      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 645 0 0 0
Adaptive dampers - electrical 920   0 0  
Upholstered instrument panel 460 460      
Infotainment Package     0 0 0
Premium Package Plus     0 0 0
Adaptive sport seats plus     0 0 0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     0 0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     0 0 0
Power-folding mirrors     0 0 0
Rearview camera     0 0 0
Auto-dimming headlights     0 0 0
Voice control for nav and audio     0 0 0
Voice recorder     0 0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel     0 0 0
Wood trim     0 0  
Bose 505W 10 speakers       0  
Cooled or ventilated front seats         0
Options (change) 12,500 11,150 24,115 23,445 16,200
Options (change) 11,495 10,255 0 0 0
Destination 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $64,695 $68,595 $76,510 $87,740 $90,695

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 5-Series 530i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $56,767
Model Year20172017201520152015
Model5-Series5-SeriesBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
Trim530i540iBaseSGTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine248hp I4335hp I6265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6
TransmissionT8T8M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12185, 7445, 10445, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18235/45-18235/40-19235/35-20
Total Price$64,695$68,595$76,510$87,740$90,695
Adjustments for Features-3,235-3,1850-250-1,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,460$65,410$76,510$87,490$89,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,950$0$10,980$12,710

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20172017201520152015
Model5-Series5-SeriesBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
Trim530i540iBaseSGTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300   
6-speed manual  $150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware$1000$1000   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100   
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving$100$100   
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Power trunk closer$350$350   
Remote app$25$25   
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Semi-automated parking system$500$500   
Wind blocker, small  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Around view cameras$500$500   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200   
Blind spot warning system$200$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150   
Evasive maneuver assist$200$200   
Lane departure warning$200$200   
Lane keeping assist$400$400   
Pedestrian detection$50$50   
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Roll bar  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Side collision intervention$200$200   
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Wide-view front camera$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50   
Cargo net  $40$40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100   
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)    $500
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
Mid-engine configuration  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0   
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0
Power convertible top  $4000$4000$4000
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400$400
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0   
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
Handwriting recognition$200$200   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150   
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0   
Off-road navigation system  $0$0$0
S Voice support$0$0   
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250   
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Text dictation$50$50   
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50   
Wireless charging station$75$75   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Chronometer    $100
Cornering lights$50$50   
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125   
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350   
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150   
LED headlights $1000   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25   
Performance meter    $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25   
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Massage, driver seat$100$100   
Massage, passenger seat$100$100   
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150   
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100   
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100   
Synthetic suede door panel trim    $250
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000$1000
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500$500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  $200
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100   
Total Value of Features$12,540$12,490$9,305$9,555$10,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,235$3,185$0$250$1,475
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,039-2,9920-3-16

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20172015
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 Weight3,747 lb.2,889 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 530i

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%
Driver Assistance Plus II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision prevention200No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested155089%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested190090%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested140063%
Total Not Requested82537%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Total Requested45030%
Total Not Requested107570%
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%
Driver Assistance Plus II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision prevention200No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested155089%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested190090%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested25020%
Total Not Requested100080%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested91572%
Total Not Requested35028%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
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
Total Requested235095%
Total Not Requested1255%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
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%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested915100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested185094%
Total Not Requested1256%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
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%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster GTS

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Performance meter150No
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested91555%
Total Not Requested75045%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested140095%
Total Not Requested755%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
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
Total Requested150088%
Total Not Requested20012%

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