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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: $73,405

BMW Z4 sDrive35is   
Difference: $5,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,946

Porsche Boxster S   
Difference: $5,287

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162008
ModelZ4Boxster
TrimsDrive35isS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $66,350 $55,700
Base Invoice $61,720 $43,512
Technology Package 2,250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 690
Cargo net 60  
Heated front seats 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 530
CD changer, remote 600 650
Wood trim 0 890
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,350 1,735
Sport Chrono Package   920
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,990
Adaptive Sports Seats   3,055
Preferred Package   2,190
Automatic climate control, front   550
Voice recorder   650
Navigation system   3,110
Audio controls on steering wheel   990
Xenon HID headlights   1,090
5-speed shiftable automatic   2,805
Technology Package 2,050  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 587
Cargo net 53  
Heated front seats 455  
Obstacle detection, rear 685 451
CD changer, remote 545 553
Wood trim 0 757
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,230 1,475
Sport Chrono Package   782
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,692
Adaptive Sports Seats   2,597
Preferred Package   1,862
Automatic climate control, front   468
Voice recorder   553
Navigation system   2,644
Audio controls on steering wheel   842
Xenon HID headlights   927
5-speed shiftable automatic   2,384
Options (change) 6,060 21,845
Options (change) 5,518 18,574
Destination 995 860
Total Price $73,405 $78,405
Total Invoice $68,233 $62,946

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Porsche Boxster

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW Z4 sDrive35is
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,016
Model Year20162008
ModelZ4Boxster
TrimsDrive35isS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine335hp I6295hp H6
TransmissionS7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 16325, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$73,405$78,405
Adjustments for Features-4,5950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,810$78,405
Total Invoice$68,233$62,946
Adjustments for Features-4,2710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,962$62,946

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20162008
ModelZ4Boxster
TrimsDrive35isS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
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 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
S Voice support$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Text dictation$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Chronometer $100
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,785$6,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,595$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,2710

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20162008
ModelZ4Boxster
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase98.3 in95.1 in
Length166.9 in170.4 in
Width70.5 in70.9 in
Height50.8 in51.0 in
Curb Weight3,538 lb.3,053 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.6 in
Cargo Volume10.9 ft39.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested60071%
Total Not Requested24029%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Floor mats75Yes
Total Requested92573%
Total Not Requested35027%

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