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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: $49,295

BMW 2-Series 230i   
Difference: $34,430

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520172017
ModelBoxster2-Series2-Series
TrimS230iM240i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $63,300 $38,950 $49,050
7-speed automated manual 3,200    
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825    
Infotainment Package 3,990    
Bose 505W 10 speakers 0    
Premium Package Plus 2,950    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 700 700
Audio controls on steering wheel 615    
Wood trim 1,515 350 0
Voice control for nav and audio 520    
Heated steering wheel 270    
Rearview camera 1,515    
Power-folding mirrors 320    
Premium Package   2,250  
Navigation system   1,950 1,950
Cold Weather Package   700 700
Driver Assistance Package   950 950
Xenon HID headlights   900  
Leather seating surfaces   1,550 1,550
7-speed automated manual 0    
Adaptive sport seats plus 0    
Infotainment Package 0    
Bose 505W 10 speakers 0    
Premium Package Plus 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 645 645
Audio controls on steering wheel 0    
Wood trim 0 320 0
Voice control for nav and audio 0    
Heated steering wheel 0    
Rearview camera 0    
Power-folding mirrors 0    
Premium Package   2,070  
Navigation system   1,795 1,795
Cold Weather Package   645 645
Driver Assistance Package   875 875
Xenon HID headlights   830  
Leather seating surfaces   1,425 1,425
Options (change) 19,430 9,350 5,850
Options (change) 0 8,605 5,385
Destination 995 995 995
Total Price $83,725 $49,295 $55,895

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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: $34,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,312
Model Year201520172017
ModelBoxster2-Series2-Series
TrimS230iM240i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine315hp H6248hp I4335hp I6
TransmissionS7T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG20/26 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)445, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19205/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$83,725$49,295$55,895
Adjustments for Features0-210-435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$83,725$49,085$55,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,375

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year201520172017
ModelBoxster2-Series2-Series
TrimS230iM240i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Wind blocker, small$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0
Roll bar$200  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Tires, run-flat $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Ski sack $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0  
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 $0
Retractable rear spoiler$400  
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Off-road navigation system$0  
S Voice support $0$0
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Metal pedals$75  
No leather in second row$-300  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,980$4,190$4,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$210$435
Value of Feature Adjustments0-198-410

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year20152017
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 Weight2,976 lb.3,757 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 S

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 thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested915100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested167585%
Total Not Requested30015%

Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series 230i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
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 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
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 Requested203088%
Total Not Requested27512%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
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
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series M240i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
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
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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