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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: $48,345

BMW 2-Series 230i   
Difference: $28,355

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112017
ModelBoxster2-Series
TrimS230i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $58,600 $38,950
Sport Chrono Package 960  
7-speed automated manual 3,420  
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055  
Infotainment Package 3,640  
Convenience Package 2,490  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 700
Audio controls on steering wheel 615  
Heated front seats 525  
Wood trim 890 350
Voice control for nav and audio 595  
Heated steering wheel 250  
Navigation system   1,950
Premium Package   2,250
Xenon HID headlights   900
Cold Weather Package   700
Leather seating surfaces   1,550
Sport Chrono Package 0  
7-speed automated manual 0  
Adaptive Sports Seats 0  
Infotainment Package 0  
Convenience Package 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 645
Audio controls on steering wheel 0  
Heated front seats 0  
Wood trim 0 320
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Heated steering wheel 0  
Navigation system   1,795
Premium Package   2,070
Xenon HID headlights   830
Cold Weather Package   645
Leather seating surfaces   1,425
Options (change) 17,150 8,400
Options (change) 0 7,730
Destination 950 995
Total Price $76,700 $48,345

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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 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,972
Model Year20112017
ModelBoxster2-Series
TrimS230i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine310hp H6248hp I4
TransmissionS7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)325, 11?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18205/50-17
Total Price$76,700$48,345
Adjustments for Features0-1,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,700$46,535

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year20112017
ModelBoxster2-Series
TrimS230i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
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
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
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 
Automatic air recirculation $100
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
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Off-road navigation system$0 
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Chronometer$100 
Fog light, rear$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
No leather in second row$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$2,880$4,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,810
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,708

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year20112017
ModelBoxster2-Series
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase95.1 in105.9 in
Length172.1 in174.9 in
Width70.9 in69.4 in
Height50.9 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,042 lb.3,757 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 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
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
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 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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested86559%
Total Not Requested60041%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested135093%
Total Not Requested1007%

Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series 230i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
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
Total Requested158069%
Total Not Requested72531%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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