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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: $67,045

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $6,815

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122016201620162016
ModelZ4Z4BoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimsDrive35isDrive35isBaseBlack EditionSGTS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $55,150 $64,200 $52,100 $59,100 $63,900 $74,600
Cold Weather Package 850 850        
Premium Package 1,100 1,100        
Navigation system 2,150 2,150        
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 530   530 530
Sport Package 2,300          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 710 710 710 710
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250 520 520 520 520
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,350 1,350 2,160 2,160 2,160  
Proximity key 500 500   790    
App support 250 250   210    
CD changer, remote 600 600        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350        
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
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
Aluminum trim     895 895 895 895
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,790 1,790 1,790  
Interior ambient lighting       340    
HD radio       1,040    
Bose 505W 10 speakers         0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)           0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)           650
Cold Weather Package 775 775        
Premium Package 1,000 1,000        
Navigation system 1,955 1,955        
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 0   0 0
Sport Package 2,095          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 0 0 0 0
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230 0 0 0 0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,230 1,230 0 0 0  
Proximity key 455 455   0    
App support 230 230   0    
CD changer, remote 545 545        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320        
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
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
Aluminum trim     0 0 0 0
Adaptive dampers - electrical     0 0 0  
Interior ambient lighting       0    
HD radio       0    
Bose 505W 10 speakers         0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)           0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)           0
Options (change) 11,000 8,700 20,765 14,425 20,095 14,560
Options (change) 10,020 7,925 0 0 0 0
Destination 895 895 995 995 995 995
Total Price $67,045 $73,795 $73,860 $74,520 $84,990 $90,155

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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: $8,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $59,028
Model Year201220122016201620162016
ModelZ4Z4BoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimsDrive35isDrive35isBaseBlack EditionSGTS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine300hp I6335hp I6265hp H6265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6
TransmissionM6S7M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10185, 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$67,045$73,795$73,860$74,520$84,990$90,155
Adjustments for Features-1,980-3,230-3000-550-1,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,065$70,565$73,560$74,520$84,440$88,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,500$0$960$10,880$15,295

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year201220122016201620162016
ModelZ4Z4BoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimsDrive35isDrive35isBaseBlack EditionSGTS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150$150$150$150
7-speed automated manual $1200    
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
Off-road navigation system  $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250    
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25    
Surround sound    $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200    
Voice control for external devices$0$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer     $100
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 
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
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
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100    
Total Value of Features$9,495$10,745$7,815$7,515$8,065$8,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,980$3,230$300$0$550$1,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,826-2,979-40-6-14

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20122016
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

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 information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested76575%
Total Not Requested25025%
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
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 information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested76575%
Total Not Requested25025%

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
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
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
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 player0No
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
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
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
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 sound250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%
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
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
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
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 player0No
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
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
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
Total Requested120071%
Total Not Requested50029%
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%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Performance meter150No
App support0Yes
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
Total Requested91555%
Total Not Requested75045%

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