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BMW Z4 vs. Porsche Boxster Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW Z4 vs. Porsche Boxster Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $67,605

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $6,965

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620162016
ModelZ4Z4BoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimsDrive35isDrive35isBaseBlack EditionSGTS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $57,500 $66,350 $52,100 $59,100 $63,900 $74,600
Technology Package 2,250 2,250        
Cold Weather Package 700 700        
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 530   530 530
M Sport Package 2,500          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 710 710 710 710
Cargo net 60 60        
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,350 1,350 2,160 2,160 2,160  
CD changer, remote 600 600        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350        
Wood trim   0 1,790   1,790  
Adaptive sport seats plus     3,825 3,825 3,825 3,025
Premium Package Plus     3,620   2,950 1,965
Infotainment Package     3,990   3,990 3,990
Voice control for nav and audio     520 520 520 520
Voice recorder     570 570 570 570
Heated steering wheel     270 270 270 270
Power-folding mirrors     320 320 320 320
Obstacle detection, front     330   330 330
CD changer, in-dash     670 670 670 670
Audio controls on steering wheel     615 365 615 165
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,790 1,790 1,790  
App support       210    
Interior ambient lighting       340    
Proximity key       790    
HD radio       1,040    
Aluminum trim       895   895
Bose 505W 10 speakers         0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)           0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)           650
Technology Package 2,050 2,050        
Cold Weather Package 635 635        
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 0   0 0
M Sport Package 2,275          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 0 0 0 0
Cargo net 53 53        
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,230 1,230 0 0 0  
CD changer, remote 545 545        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320        
Wood trim   0 0   0  
Adaptive sport seats plus     0 0 0 0
Premium Package Plus     0   0 0
Infotainment Package     0   0 0
Voice control for nav and audio     0 0 0 0
Voice recorder     0 0 0 0
Heated steering wheel     0 0 0 0
Power-folding mirrors     0 0 0 0
Obstacle detection, front     0   0 0
CD changer, in-dash     0 0 0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel     0 0 0 0
Adaptive dampers - electrical     0 0 0  
App support       0    
Interior ambient lighting       0    
Proximity key       0    
HD radio       0    
Aluminum trim       0   0
Bose 505W 10 speakers         0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)           0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)           0
Options (change) 9,110 6,610 21,710 14,475 21,040 14,610
Options (change) 8,293 6,018 0 0 0 0
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $67,605 $73,955 $74,805 $74,570 $85,935 $90,205

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Porsche Boxster

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW Z4 sDrive35i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $58,837
Model Year201620162016201620162016
ModelZ4Z4BoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimsDrive35isDrive35isBaseBlack EditionSGTS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine300hp I6335hp I6265hp H6265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6
TransmissionS7S7M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10650, 16185, 7185, 7445, 10445, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20
Total Price$67,605$73,955$74,805$74,570$85,935$90,205
Adjustments for Features-3,280-3,730-5000-750-1,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,325$70,225$74,305$74,570$85,185$88,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,900$0$265$10,880$14,600

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year201620162016201620162016
ModelZ4Z4BoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimsDrive35isDrive35isBaseBlack EditionSGTS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200    
6-speed manual  $150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Wind blocker, small  $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350
Tires, run-flat$150$150    
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100    
Ski sack$50$50    
Climate Control 
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)     $500
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     $500
Mid-engine configuration  $0$0$0$0
Raised top speed limiter$0$0    
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)     $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0
Power convertible top  $4000$4000$4000$4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750    
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400$400$400
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200    
CD player$125$125    
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0    
Off-road navigation system  $0$0$0$0
S Voice support$0$0    
Satellite radio  $200$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$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200    
Text dictation$50$50    
Traffic + travel information$25$25    
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer     $100
Compass$0$0    
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125    
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50
Performance meter     $150
Trip computer  $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25    
Visor mirror, driver$10$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  $100 $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 $300 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Metal pedals  $75$75$75$75
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim     $250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     $0
Wood trim $300$300 $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0   $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100    
Total Value of Features$10,920$11,370$8,140$7,640$8,390$8,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,280$3,730$500$0$750$1,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,050-3,467-70-9-14

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20162016
ModelZ4Boxster
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase98.3 in97.4 in
Length166.9 in172.2 in
Width70.5 in70.9 in
Height50.8 in50.5 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.2,889 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.6 in
Cargo Volume10.9 ft39.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested71585%
Total Not Requested12515%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Raised top speed limiter0No
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested71585%
Total Not Requested12515%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather800Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
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, 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 adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested212586%
Total Not Requested35014%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
App support0Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
Total Requested91572%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster Black Edition

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather800Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
HD radio
FeatureValueRequested?
HD radio50Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
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, 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 adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather800Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
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, 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 adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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 Requested162582%
Total Not Requested35018%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
Total Requested915100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster GTS

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, 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 adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested120071%
Total Not Requested50029%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Performance meter150No
App support0Yes
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
Total Requested116570%
Total Not Requested50030%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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
Total Requested142597%
Total Not Requested503%

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