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Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 2-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 2-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $52,695

BMW 2-Series 230i   
Difference: $20,925

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162018
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster2-Series
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTS230i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $52,100 $59,100 $63,900 $74,600 $40,600
Infotainment Package 3,990   3,990 3,990  
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825 3,825 3,825 3,025  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,170 2,170 2,170 2,170 1,200
Premium Package Plus 3,620   2,950 1,965  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710 550
Rearview camera 1,515 655 1,515 1,515  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 365 615 165  
Heated steering wheel 270 270 270 270  
Wood trim 1,515   1,515    
Power-folding mirrors 320 320 320 320  
Voice control for nav and audio 520 520 520 520  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790 1,790 1,790    
Auto-dimming headlights 520 520 520 520  
App support   210      
HD radio   1,040      
Proximity key   790      
Interior ambient lighting   340      
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0    
Sport suspension (upgrade)       0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       650  
Luxury Design         350
Convenience Tier         1,300
Track Handling Package         2,300
Steering-linked headlights         800
Premium Tier         2,250
Obstacle detection, rear         800
Leather seating surfaces         1,550
Infotainment Package 0   0 0  
Adaptive sport seats plus 0 0 0 0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0 0 0 0 1,105
Premium Package Plus 0   0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 505
Rearview camera 0 0 0 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0  
Heated steering wheel 0 0 0 0  
Wood trim 0   0    
Power-folding mirrors 0 0 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 0 0    
Auto-dimming headlights 0 0 0 0  
App support   0      
HD radio   0      
Proximity key   0      
Interior ambient lighting   0      
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0    
Sport suspension (upgrade)       0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       0  
Luxury Design         320
Convenience Tier         1,195
Track Handling Package         2,115
Steering-linked headlights         735
Premium Tier         2,070
Obstacle detection, rear         735
Leather seating surfaces         1,425
Options (change) 21,380 13,525 20,710 15,820 11,100
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 10,205
Destination 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $74,475 $73,620 $85,605 $91,415 $52,695

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 2-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 2-Series 230i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,885
Model Year20162016201620162018
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster2-Series
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTS230i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine265hp H6265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6248hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7185, 7445, 10445, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20225/40-18
Total Price$74,475$73,620$85,605$91,415$52,695
Adjustments for Features-6000-1,100-2,550-2,960
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,875$73,620$84,505$88,865$49,735
Cost Above Minimum$255$0$10,885$15,245$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year20162016201620162018
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster2-Series
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTS230i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows    $200
Remote app    $25
Remote window/roof operation    $15
Semi-automated parking system    $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests    $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
High performance brake pads (optional)    $0
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Roll bar$200$200$200$200 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Ski sack    $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls    $150
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0$0 
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0$0
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity    $0
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player    $0
Handwriting recognition    $200
In-vehicle Internet    $150
Navigation map updates, three years    $0
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0 
S Voice support    $0
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250
Siri Eyes Free support    $0
Surround sound  $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Traffic + travel information    $25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices    $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Chronometer   $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights    $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
LED headlights    $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25
Performance meter   $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300  
Leather door panel trim  $250  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000 
Wood trim$300 $300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 $500
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$4,030$3,430$4,530$5,980$6,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$600$0$1,100$2,550$2,960
Value of Feature Adjustments-80-13-28-2,788

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year20162018
ModelBoxster2-Series
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase97.4 in105.9 in
Length172.2 in174.9 in
Width70.9 in69.4 in
Height50.5 in55.6 in
Curb Weight2,889 lb.3,681 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in31.8 in
Cargo Volume9.9 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
App support0Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
Total Requested91572%
Total Not Requested35028%
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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, 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
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 heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested205083%
Total Not Requested42517%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster Black Edition

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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, 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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
Total Requested915100%
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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, 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
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 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 Requested155078%
Total Not Requested42522%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster GTS

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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, 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
Total Requested120071%
Total Not Requested50029%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Performance meter150No
App support0Yes
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
Total Requested91555%
Total Not Requested75045%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
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
Total Requested140095%
Total Not Requested755%

Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series 230i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested115581%
Total Not Requested27519%
Track Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0Yes
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
245/35YR18 tires200No
Total Requested75054%
Total Not Requested65046%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested101572%
Total Not Requested40028%

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