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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: $63,675

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $9,280

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102013
ModelZ4Boxster
TrimsDrive35iBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $51,900 $49,500
Premium Package 2,500 2,040
Cold Weather Package 1,000  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 530
Navigation system 2,100  
Sport Package 2,300  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 710
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,350 2,025
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Infotainment Package   3,860
Adaptive sport seats plus   3,825
7-speed automated manual   3,200
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,790
Aluminum trim   895
Audio controls on steering wheel   615
Interior ambient lighting   340
Heated steering wheel   270
Sport suspension (upgrade)   1,235
Voice control for nav and audio   520
Obstacle detection, front   330
Power-folding mirrors   320
Premium Package 2,275 0
Cold Weather Package 910  
Obstacle detection, rear 685 451
Navigation system 1,910  
Sport Package 2,095  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,230 0
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Infotainment Package   0
Adaptive sport seats plus   0
7-speed automated manual   0
Adaptive dampers - electrical   0
Aluminum trim   0
Audio controls on steering wheel   0
Interior ambient lighting   0
Heated steering wheel   0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0
Voice control for nav and audio   0
Obstacle detection, front   0
Power-folding mirrors   0
Options (change) 10,900 22,505
Options (change) 9,925 451
Destination 875 950
Total Price $63,675 $72,955

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Porsche Boxster

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW Z4 sDrive35i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $56,725
Model Year20102013
ModelZ4Boxster
TrimsDrive35iBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine300hp I6265hp H6
TransmissionM6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10185, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/45-18
Total Price$63,675$72,955
Adjustments for Features-6550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,020$72,955

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20102013
ModelZ4Boxster
TrimsDrive35iBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr 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
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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 
Automatic start / stop $150
Mid-engine configuration $0
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Power convertible top $4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Off-road navigation system $0
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port $25
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 
Metal pedals $75
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,445$7,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$655$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6040

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20102013
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 Weight3,450 lb.2,954 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

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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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 Requested190090%
Total Not Requested20010%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested39072%
Total Not Requested15028%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather800Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25No
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
Total Requested84069%
Total Not Requested37531%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
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 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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
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 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
Wind blocker, small100No
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
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested272586%
Total Not Requested45014%

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