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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: $0

Porsche Boxster S   
Difference: $43,695

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620162016
ModelBoxster2-Series2-Series
TrimS228iM235i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $0 $38,650 $48,750
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat 0    
Front sport buckets 0    
Navigation system 0    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0    
5-speed shiftable automatic 0    
Technology Package   1,950 1,950
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Leather seating surfaces   1,550 1,550
Wood trim     0
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat 0    
Front sport buckets 0    
Navigation system 0    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0    
5-speed shiftable automatic 0    
Technology Package   1,775 1,775
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Leather seating surfaces   1,410 1,410
Wood trim     0
Options (change) 0 4,050 4,050
Options (change) 0 3,685 3,685
Destination 0 995 995
Total Price $0 $43,695 $53,795

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,544
Model Year200620162016
ModelBoxster2-Series2-Series
TrimS228iM235i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine280hp H6240hp I4320hp I6
TransmissionT5T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)230, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18205/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$0$43,695$53,795
Adjustments for Features0-13,215-16,520
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$0$30,480$37,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,795

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year200620162016
ModelBoxster2-Series2-Series
TrimS228iM235i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150
Power front side windows $250$250
Power locks $275$275
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key  $250
Remote app $25$25
Remote keyless entry $225$225
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400$400
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500
Brake assist $50$50
Front side airbags $350$350
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Tires, run-flat $150 
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Ski sack $50$50
Climate Control 
Air conditioning $900$900
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear defrost $200$200
Residual heat $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Mid-engine configuration$0  
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Power convertible top $4000$4000
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
S Voice support $0$0
Satellite radio  $200
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Cornering lights  $50
Fog lights $125 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50
Power mirrors $150$150
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Tachometer $75$75
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10 
Visor mirror, passenger $10 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Floor mats $75$75
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,500$14,715$18,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$13,215$16,520
Value of Feature Adjustments0-12,376-15,419

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year20062016
ModelBoxster2-Series
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase95.1 in105.9 in
Length170.4 in174.9 in
Width70.9 in69.4 in
Height51.0 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,053 lb.3,830 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 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
BMW 2-Series 228i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series M235i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

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