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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: $73,955

BMW Z4 sDrive35is   
Difference: $14,580

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162015
ModelZ4Boxster
TrimsDrive35isS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $66,350 $63,300
Obstacle detection, rear 750 530
Technology Package 2,250  
Cold Weather Package 700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 710
Cargo net 60  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,350 2,160
Wood trim 0 1,790
CD changer, remote 600  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Adaptive sport seats plus   3,825
Premium Package Plus   2,950
Infotainment Package   3,990
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0
7-speed automated manual   3,200
Power-folding mirrors   320
Obstacle detection, front   330
Voice control for nav and audio   520
Voice recorder   570
CD changer, in-dash   670
Heated steering wheel   270
Audio controls on steering wheel   615
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,790
Obstacle detection, rear 685 451
Technology Package 2,050  
Cold Weather Package 635  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 0
Cargo net 53  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,230 0
Wood trim 0 0
CD changer, remote 545  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Adaptive sport seats plus   0
Premium Package Plus   0
Infotainment Package   0
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0
7-speed automated manual   0
Power-folding mirrors   0
Obstacle detection, front   0
Voice control for nav and audio   0
Voice recorder   0
CD changer, in-dash   0
Heated steering wheel   0
Audio controls on steering wheel   0
Adaptive dampers - electrical   0
Options (change) 6,610 24,240
Options (change) 6,018 451
Destination 995 995
Total Price $73,955 $88,535

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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: $16,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $65,586
Model Year20162015
ModelZ4Boxster
TrimsDrive35isS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine335hp I6315hp H6
TransmissionS7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 16445, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/40-19
Total Price$73,955$88,535
Adjustments for Features-1,8300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,125$88,535

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20162015
ModelZ4Boxster
TrimsDrive35isS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
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 
Mid-engine configuration $0
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Power convertible top $4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
Off-road navigation system $0
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Text dictation$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$9,970$8,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,830$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7010

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20162015
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 Weight3,538 lb.2,976 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 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 S

Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%
7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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?
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested915100%
Total Not Requested00%

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