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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: $57,150

BMW Z4 M Roadster   
Difference: $20,350

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelZ4Boxster
TrimM RoadsterS
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $52,400 $60,900
Premium Package 2,950 1,440
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 710
Wood trim 0 1,515
Heated front seats 500  
Adaptive sport seats plus   3,825
Torque vectoring, brake-based   1,320
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,790
Sport suspension (upgrade)   1,235
Audio controls on steering wheel   615
7-speed automated manual   3,200
Premium Package 2,685 0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 0
Wood trim 0 0
Heated front seats 455  
Adaptive sport seats plus   0
Torque vectoring, brake-based   0
Adaptive dampers - electrical   0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0
Audio controls on steering wheel   0
7-speed automated manual   0
Options (change) 3,925 15,650
Options (change) 3,570 0
Destination 825 950
Total Price $57,150 $77,500

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Porsche Boxster

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW Z4 M Roadster
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,882
Model Year20082013
ModelZ4Boxster
TrimM RoadsterS
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine330hp I6315hp H6
TransmissionM6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)430, 10185, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$57,150$77,500
Adjustments for Features0-3,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,150$73,690

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20082013
ModelZ4Boxster
TrimM RoadsterS
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags $350
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Residual heat $50
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Mid-engine configuration $0
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Steering-linked headlights $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 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,120$4,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,810
Value of Feature Adjustments0-47

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20082013
ModelZ4Boxster
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase98.2 in97.4 in
Length161.1 in172.2 in
Width70.1 in70.9 in
Height51.1 in50.5 in
Curb Weight3,197 lb.2,976 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.3 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.5 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.6 in
Cargo Volume8.5 ft39.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 M Roadster

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Surround sound250No
THX-certified, 430W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested145064%
Total Not Requested80036%

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%
7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
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 seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested80044%
Total Not Requested100056%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
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 mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested165062%
Total Not Requested102538%

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