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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: $47,695

BMW 2-Series 228i   
Difference: $25,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,565

BMW 2-Series 228i   
Difference: $19,142

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072016
ModelBoxster2-Series
TrimS228i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $55,500 $38,650
Base Invoice $48,415 $36,240
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690  
Sport Chrono Package 920  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990  
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055  
Floor mats 115  
Automatic climate control, front 550  
Audio controls on steering wheel 990  
Navigation system 3,070  
Heated front seats 480 500
Xenon HID headlights 1,090 900
Wood trim 890 350
5-speed shiftable automatic 3,210  
Premium Package   2,250
Technology Package   1,950
Leather seating surfaces   1,550
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587  
Sport Chrono Package 782  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,692  
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597  
Floor mats 98  
Automatic climate control, front 468  
Audio controls on steering wheel 842  
Navigation system 2,610  
Heated front seats 408 455
Xenon HID headlights 927 820
Wood trim 757 320
5-speed shiftable automatic 2,729  
Premium Package   2,050
Technology Package   1,775
Leather seating surfaces   1,410
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Options (change) 17,050 8,050
Options (change) 14,497 7,330
Destination 795 995
Total Price $73,345 $47,695
Total Invoice $63,707 $44,565

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 2-Series 228i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,641
Model Year20072016
ModelBoxster2-Series
TrimS228i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine295hp H6240hp I4
TransmissionT5T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)230, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18205/50-17
Total Price$73,345$47,695
Adjustments for Features0-2,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,345$45,020
Total Invoice$63,707$44,565
Adjustments for Features0-2,499
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,707$42,066

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year20072016
ModelBoxster2-Series
TrimS228i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Brake assist $50
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Roll bar$200 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio $200
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Chronometer$100 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,630$5,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,499

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year20072016
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
Porsche Boxster S

Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%

Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series 228i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested143062%
Total Not Requested87538%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
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
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

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