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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: $98,195

Porsche 718 Boxster S   
Difference: $11,750

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172015
Model718 Boxster5-Series
TrimSM5
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $68,400 $93,600
Porsche Connect Plus 1,300  
Navigation system 1,730  
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825  
Premium Package 1,370  
7-speed automated manual 3,200  
Heated steering wheel 470  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,320  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 640  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 2,070  
Proximity key 790  
Interior ambient lighting 340  
Power-folding mirrors 320  
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Wood trim 1,810 0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,160 3,500
Ceramic brake rotors 7,400 9,250
Rear spoiler   0
265/35ZR20   1,300
Porsche Connect Plus 0  
Navigation system 0  
Adaptive sport seats plus 0  
Premium Package 0  
7-speed automated manual 0  
Heated steering wheel 0  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0  
Proximity key 0  
Interior ambient lighting 0  
Power-folding mirrors 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Wood trim 0 0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 3,185
Ceramic brake rotors 0 8,420
Rear spoiler   0
265/35ZR20   1,185
Options (change) 28,745 14,050
Options (change) 0 12,790
Destination 1,050 995
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $98,195 $109,945

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche 718 Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $100,834
Model Year20172015
Model718 Boxster5-Series
TrimSM5
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine350hp H4560hp V8
TransmissionS7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)110, 6600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19265/35-20
Total Price$98,195$109,945
Adjustments for Features-8550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$97,340$109,945

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

Model Year20172015
Model718 Boxster5-Series
TrimSM5
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote window/roof operation $15
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Roll bar$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Power convertible top$4000 
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Media drive, small$5 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
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 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
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
Memory system, passenger seat $150
No leather in second row$-300 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$6,660$5,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$855$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-90

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

Model Year20172015
Model718 Boxster5-Series
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase97.4 in116.9 in
Length172.4 in193.4 in
Width70.9 in73.2 in
Height50.4 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,054 lb.4,387 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.3 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.3 in
Cargo Volume9.7 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche 718 Boxster S

Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
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 seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
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 Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
265/35ZR20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
265/35ZR20 tires200No
295/30ZR20 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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