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BMW Z4 vs. Porsche 718 Boxster Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW Z4 vs. Porsche 718 Boxster Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $72,695

BMW Z4 sDrive35is   
Difference: $1,885

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelZ4718 Boxster
TrimsDrive35isBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $64,200 $56,000
Obstacle detection, rear 750  
Cold Weather Package 850  
Premium Package 1,100 1,370
Navigation system 2,150  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 640
Proximity key 500 790
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,350 2,160
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
7-speed automated manual   3,200
Heated steering wheel   470
Adaptive sport seats plus   3,825
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,790
Aluminum trim   895
Power-folding mirrors   320
Navigation system   1,730
Interior ambient lighting   340
Voice control for nav and audio   0
Obstacle detection, rear 685  
Cold Weather Package 775  
Premium Package 1,000 0
Navigation system 1,955  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 0
Proximity key 455 0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,230 0
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
7-speed automated manual   0
Heated steering wheel   0
Adaptive sport seats plus   0
Adaptive dampers - electrical   0
Aluminum trim   0
Power-folding mirrors   0
Navigation system   0
Interior ambient lighting   0
Voice control for nav and audio   0
Options (change) 7,600 17,530
Options (change) 6,920 0
Destination 895 1,050
Total Price $72,695 $74,580

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Porsche 718 Boxster

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW Z4 sDrive35is
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche 718 Boxster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $64,382
Model Year20122017
ModelZ4718 Boxster
TrimsDrive35isBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine335hp I6300hp H4
TransmissionS7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10110, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/45-18
Total Price$72,695$74,580
Adjustments for Features-1,7650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,930$74,580

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Porsche 718 Boxster

Model Year20122017
ModelZ4718 Boxster
TrimsDrive35isBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Residual heat $50
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration $0
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Exterior 
Power convertible top $4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
Media drive$15 
Media drive, small $5
Off-road navigation system $0
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length 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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$9,610$7,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,765$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6280

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Porsche 718 Boxster

Model Year20122017
ModelZ4718 Boxster
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase98.3 in97.4 in
Length166.9 in172.4 in
Width70.5 in70.9 in
Height50.8 in50.4 in
Curb Weight3,538 lb.3,010 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume10.9 ft39.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested390100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested72571%
Total Not Requested29029%

Option Package Details
Porsche 718 Boxster

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather800Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
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 length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested122596%
Total Not Requested504%

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