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Porsche 718 Boxster vs. BMW 4-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche 718 Boxster vs. BMW 4-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $93,345

BMW 4-Series M4   
Difference: $6,020

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172016
Model718 Boxster4-Series
TrimSM4
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $68,400 $74,200
Premium Package 1,370  
Porsche Connect Plus 1,300  
Navigation system 1,730  
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825  
Heated steering wheel 470  
LED headlights 1,170 1,900
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,320  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 640 550
Sport suspension (upgrade) 2,070  
Power-folding mirrors 320  
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Interior ambient lighting 340  
Proximity key 790  
Wood trim 1,810 0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,160 2,550
Ceramic brake rotors 7,400 8,150
7-speed automated manual 3,200  
Executive Package   2,800
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000
255/35YR19   1,200
Premium Package 0  
Porsche Connect Plus 0  
Navigation system 0  
Adaptive sport seats plus 0  
Heated steering wheel 0  
LED headlights 0 1,730
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 500
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0  
Power-folding mirrors 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Interior ambient lighting 0  
Proximity key 0  
Wood trim 0 0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 2,325
Ceramic brake rotors 0 7,415
7-speed automated manual 0  
Executive Package   2,550
Adaptive dampers - electrical   910
255/35YR19   1,090
Options (change) 29,915 18,150
Options (change) 0 16,520
Destination 1,050 995
Total Price $99,365 $93,345

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche 718 Boxster vs. BMW 4-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 4-Series M4
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche 718 Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $82,080
Model Year20172016
Model718 Boxster4-Series
TrimSM4
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine350hp H4425hp I6
TransmissionS7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)110, 6600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$99,365$93,345
Adjustments for Features0-3,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$99,365$89,750

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Features Comparison: Porsche 718 Boxster vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20172016
Model718 Boxster4-Series
TrimSM4
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power rear side windows $200
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Wind blocker $300
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Roll bar$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Power convertible top$4000 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Infotainment 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Media drive, small$5 
Off-road navigation system$0 
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Neck-level heating, front seats $150
No leather in second row$-300 
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
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching $50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,410$11,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,595
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,330

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche 718 Boxster vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20172016
Model718 Boxster4-Series
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase97.4 in110.6 in
Length172.4 in182.6 in
Width70.9 in71.9 in
Height50.4 in54.5 in
Curb Weight3,054 lb.4,055 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.3 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in49.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.7 ft37.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.713.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche 718 Boxster S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
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 Requested1275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
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 length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length 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%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series M4

LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
255/35YR19 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires200No
275/35YR19 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested75060%
Total Not Requested50040%

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