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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: $84,135

Porsche Boxster   
Difference: $32,460

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820142014
Model5-SeriesBoxsterBoxster
TrimM5BaseS
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $102,600 $50,400 $62,100
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,500 2,025 2,025
Wood trim 0 1,790 1,790
Ceramic brake rotors 8,500 7,400 7,400
Sunroof 0    
Torque vectoring, brake-based   1,320 1,320
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,790 1,790
Premium Package Plus   3,910 3,240
Infotainment Package   3,990 3,990
Adaptive sport seats plus   3,825 3,825
Audio controls on steering wheel   615 615
Heated steering wheel   270 270
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   2,825 2,825
Voice recorder   570 570
Obstacle detection, rear   530 530
Voice control for nav and audio   520 520
Obstacle detection, front   330 330
Power-folding mirrors   320 320
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,185 0 0
Wood trim 0 0 0
Ceramic brake rotors 7,820 0 0
Sunroof 0    
Torque vectoring, brake-based   0 0
Adaptive dampers - electrical   0 0
Premium Package Plus   0 0
Infotainment Package   0 0
Adaptive sport seats plus   0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel   0 0
Heated steering wheel   0 0
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   0 0
Voice recorder   0 0
Obstacle detection, rear   451 451
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0
Obstacle detection, front   0 0
Power-folding mirrors   0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0
Options (change) 12,000 32,740 32,070
Options (change) 11,005 451 451
Destination 995 995 995
Gas Tax 1,000 0 0
Total Price $116,595 $84,135 $95,165

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Porsche Boxster
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $103,064
Model Year201820142014
Model5-SeriesBoxsterBoxster
TrimM5BaseS
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine600hp V8265hp H6315hp H6
TransmissionT8M6M6
Drivetrain4WDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16185, 7445, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/40-19235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$116,595$84,135$95,165
Adjustments for Features-4,9100-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$111,685$84,135$94,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,780

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year201820142014
Model5-SeriesBoxsterBoxster
TrimM5BaseS
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
6-speed manual $150$150
4WD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Power rear side windows$200  
Power trunk closer$350  
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Wind blocker, small $100$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  
Hill descent control$250  
Rearview camera$200  
Roll bar $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo net $40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Power convertible top $4000$4000
Rear spoiler$200  
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0  
Gesture control system$100  
Handwriting recognition$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
Off-road navigation system $0$0
S Voice support$0  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Text dictation$50  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Folding second row seats$300  
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
No leather in second row $-300$-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 headliner$650  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options$0  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$11,340$6,430$6,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,910$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,5940-4

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20182014
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
Porsche Boxster

Torque vectoring / active trace control
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather800Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable
FeatureValueRequested?
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable500Yes
Sport exhaust0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
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
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 Requested335086%
Total Not Requested52514%
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 drive, large15Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested91572%
Total Not Requested35028%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Torque vectoring / active trace control
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable
FeatureValueRequested?
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable500Yes
Sport exhaust0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather800Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
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
Wind blocker, small100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested285084%
Total Not Requested52516%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested915100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%

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