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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: $52,495

BMW 2-Series 228i   
Difference: $18,435

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620162016
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster2-Series2-Series
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTS228iM235i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $52,100 $59,100 $63,900 $74,600 $38,650 $48,750
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825 3,825 3,825 3,025    
Infotainment Package 3,990   3,990 3,990    
Premium Package Plus 3,620   2,950 1,965    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710 550 550
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 365 615 165    
Wood trim 1,515   1,515   0 0
Voice control for nav and audio 520 520 520 520    
Heated steering wheel 270 270 270 270    
Rearview camera 1,515 655 1,515 1,515    
Power-folding mirrors 320 320 320 320    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790 1,790 1,790      
HD radio   1,040        
App support   210        
Proximity key   790        
Interior ambient lighting   340        
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0      
Sport suspension (upgrade)       0    
Premium Package         2,250  
Technology Package         1,950 1,950
Cold Weather Package         700 700
Driver Assistance Package         950 950
Track Handling Package         1,700  
M Sport Package         2,300  
Xenon HID headlights         900  
Leather seating surfaces         1,550 1,550
Adaptive sport seats plus 0 0 0 0    
Infotainment Package 0   0 0    
Premium Package Plus 0   0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 500 500
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0    
Wood trim 0   0   0 0
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0    
Heated steering wheel 0 0 0 0    
Rearview camera 0 0 0 0    
Power-folding mirrors 0 0 0 0    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 0 0      
HD radio   0        
App support   0        
Proximity key   0        
Interior ambient lighting   0        
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0      
Sport suspension (upgrade)       0    
Premium Package         2,050  
Technology Package         1,775 1,775
Cold Weather Package         635 635
Driver Assistance Package         865 865
Track Handling Package         1,545  
M Sport Package         2,095  
Xenon HID headlights         820  
Leather seating surfaces         1,410 1,410
Options (change) 18,690 10,835 18,020 12,480 12,850 5,700
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 11,695 5,185
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $71,785 $70,930 $82,915 $88,075 $52,495 $55,445

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 2-Series 228i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,927
Model Year201620162016201620162016
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster2-Series2-Series
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTS228iM235i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine265hp H6265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6240hp I4320hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7185, 7445, 10445, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$71,785$70,930$82,915$88,075$52,495$55,445
Adjustments for Features-6000-1,100-2,525-2,185-2,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,185$70,930$81,815$85,550$50,310$53,260
Cost Above Minimum$255$0$10,885$14,620$0$2,950

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year201620162016201620162016
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster2-Series2-Series
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTS228iM235i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$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$350$350$350  
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100$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$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$100
Ski sack    $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls    $150$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$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25   
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0$0$0
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400  
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0$0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity    $0$0
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$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$0$0$0  
S Voice support    $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support    $0$0
Surround sound  $250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices    $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer   $100  
Cornering lights    $50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25$25
Performance meter   $150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $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$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$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 $500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,230$2,630$3,730$5,155$4,815$4,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$600$0$1,100$2,525$2,185$2,185
Value of Feature Adjustments-80-13-29-2,037-2,038

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year20162016
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.3,626 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

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?
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%
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
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested217588%
Total Not Requested30012%

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 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%

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?
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%
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
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 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
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 mirror75Yes
Total Requested1475100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series 228i

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
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
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 seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested203088%
Total Not Requested27512%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
4G LTE connectivity0No
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%
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%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Aluminum trim100No
225/40VR18 tires400No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Total Requested25033%
Total Not Requested50067%

Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series M235i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
4G LTE connectivity0No
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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