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Porsche 718 Boxster vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche 718 Boxster vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $66,045

BMW 5-Series 530i   
Difference: $12,320

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172017
Model718 Boxster718 Boxster5-Series5-Series
TrimBaseS530i540i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,000 $68,400 $51,200 $56,450
Porsche Connect Plus 1,300 1,300    
Navigation system 1,730 1,730    
Premium Package Plus 3,170 3,170    
Heated steering wheel 470 470    
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825 3,825    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,670 1,670    
LED headlights 1,170 1,170    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 640 640 700 700
Voice recorder 570 570    
Wood trim 1,810 1,810    
Power-folding mirrors 320 320    
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790 1,790 1,000  
Blind spot warning system 690 690    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,160 2,160    
Driver Assistance Plus II     1,700 1,700
Driving Assistance Package     1,800 1,800
Driving Assistance Plus Package     1,400 1,400
Premium Package     2,300 1,950
Luxury Seating Package     1,600 1,600
Upgraded leather upholstery     1,000 1,000
Heated front seats     500 500
Lighting Package     1,050  
Upholstered instrument panel     500 500
Apple CarPlay support     300 300
Porsche Connect Plus 0 0    
Navigation system 0 0    
Premium Package Plus 0 0    
Heated steering wheel 0 0    
Adaptive sport seats plus 0 0    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0 0    
LED headlights 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 645 645
Voice recorder 0 0    
Wood trim 0 0    
Power-folding mirrors 0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 0 920  
Blind spot warning system 0 0    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0    
Driver Assistance Plus II     1,565 1,565
Driving Assistance Package     1,655 1,655
Driving Assistance Plus Package     1,290 1,290
Premium Package     2,115 1,795
Luxury Seating Package     1,470 1,470
Upgraded leather upholstery     920 920
Heated front seats     455 455
Lighting Package     965  
Upholstered instrument panel     460 460
Apple CarPlay support     275 275
Options (change) 21,315 21,315 13,850 11,450
Options (change) 0 0 12,735 10,530
Destination 1,050 1,050 995 995
Total Price $78,365 $90,765 $66,045 $68,895

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche 718 Boxster vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 5-Series 530i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche 718 Boxster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $58,796
Model Year2017201720172017
Model718 Boxster718 Boxster5-Series5-Series
TrimBaseS530i540i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp H4350hp H4248hp I4335hp I6
TransmissionM6M6T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)110, 6110, 6205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/40-19245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$78,365$90,765$66,045$68,895
Adjustments for Features00-2,320-1,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$78,365$90,765$63,725$67,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,400$0$3,350

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Features Comparison: Porsche 718 Boxster vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2017201720172017
Model718 Boxster718 Boxster5-Series5-Series
TrimBaseS530i540i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware  $1000$1000
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving  $100$100
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Wind blocker, small$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Around view cameras  $500$500
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Evasive maneuver assist  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Lane keeping assist  $400$400
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Rearview camera$200$200  
Roll bar$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side collision intervention  $200$200
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Wide-view front camera  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo net$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  
Power convertible top$4000$4000  
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Media drive  $15$15
Media drive, small$5$5  
Off-road navigation system$0$0  
S Voice support  $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Text dictation  $50$50
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wireless charging station  $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350
Headlight washers$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Massage, driver seat  $100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,110$8,110$10,430$9,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,320$1,820
Value of Feature Adjustments00-2,179-1,709

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche 718 Boxster vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20172017
Model718 Boxster5-Series
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase97.4 in117.1 in
Length172.4 in194.6 in
Width70.9 in73.5 in
Height50.4 in58.2 in
Curb Weight2,945 lb.3,747 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.3 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.7 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume9.7 ft318.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche 718 Boxster

Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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 mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested185093%
Total Not Requested1507%
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, power100Yes
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 seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested160089%
Total Not Requested20011%

Option Package Details
Porsche 718 Boxster S

Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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 mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested185093%
Total Not Requested1507%
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, power100Yes
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 seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested160089%
Total Not Requested20011%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Driver Assistance Plus II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision prevention200No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested155089%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40019%
Total Not Requested170081%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested145065%
Total Not Requested77535%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested50048%
Total Not Requested55052%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights-500Yes
Total Requested-300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Driver Assistance Plus II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision prevention200No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested155089%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40019%
Total Not Requested170081%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights-500Yes
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested775100%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested50048%
Total Not Requested55052%

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