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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: $46,575

BMW 2-Series 228i   
Difference: $24,875

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620142014
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster2-Series2-Series
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTS228iM235i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $52,100 $59,100 $63,900 $74,600 $32,100 $43,100
Infotainment Package 3,990   3,990 3,990    
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825 3,825 3,825 3,025    
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    
Auto-dimming headlights 520 520 520 520 250 250
Wood trim 1,515   1,515   0 0
Rearview camera 1,515 655 1,515 1,515    
Voice control for nav and audio 520 520 520 520    
Heated steering wheel 270 270 270 270    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790 1,790 1,790      
Power-folding mirrors 320 320 320 320    
HD radio   1,040        
App support   210        
Interior ambient lighting   340        
Proximity key   790        
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       650    
Sport suspension (upgrade)       0    
M Sport Line         700  
Sport Line         2,300  
Dark-colored headliner (optional)         0  
Driver Assistance Package         950 950
Technology Package         2,150 2,150
Cold Weather Package         700 550
Power front sport seats         0  
Dynamic Handling Package         1,000  
Premium Package         4,050 2,300
Xenon HID headlights         900  
Sunroof           0
Infotainment Package 0   0 0    
Adaptive sport seats plus 0 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    
Auto-dimming headlights 0 0 0 0 230 230
Wood trim 0   0   0 0
Rearview camera 0 0 0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0    
Heated steering wheel 0 0 0 0    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 0 0      
Power-folding mirrors 0 0 0 0    
HD radio   0        
App support   0        
Interior ambient lighting   0        
Proximity key   0        
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       0    
Sport suspension (upgrade)       0    
M Sport Line         635  
Sport Line         2,095  
Dark-colored headliner (optional)         0  
Driver Assistance Package         865 865
Technology Package         1,955 1,955
Cold Weather Package         635 500
Power front sport seats         0  
Dynamic Handling Package         910  
Premium Package         3,685 2,095
Xenon HID headlights         820  
Sunroof           0
Options (change) 19,210 11,355 18,540 13,650 13,550 6,750
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 12,330 6,145
Destination 995 995 995 995 925 925
Total Price $72,305 $71,450 $83,435 $89,245 $46,575 $50,775

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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: $24,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,867
Model Year201620162016201620142014
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster2-Series2-Series
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTS228iM235i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
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$72,305$71,450$83,435$89,245$46,575$50,775
Adjustments for Features-1,215-615-1,715-3,165-1500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,090$70,835$81,720$86,080$46,425$50,775
Cost Above Minimum$255$0$10,885$15,245$0$4,350

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year201620162016201620142014
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster2-Series2-Series
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTS228iM235i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
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 
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
Roll bar$200$200$200$200  
Tires, run-flat    $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100
Second-row low console    $100$100
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
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0  
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000$4000  
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400  
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0$0
Sunroof    $900$900
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
DVD-compatible player    $0$0
Handwriting recognition    $200$200
In-vehicle Internet    $150$150
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
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200
Text dictation    $50$50
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   
Folding second row 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$6,855$6,255$7,355$8,805$5,790$5,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,215$615$1,715$3,165$150$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-17-9-20-35-1380

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year20162014
ModelBoxster2-Series
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Wheelbase97.4 in105.9 in
Length172.2 in174.5 in
Width70.9 in69.8 in
Height50.5 in55.8 in
Curb Weight2,889 lb.3,301 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.1 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 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume9.9 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

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%
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
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
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
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
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
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

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%
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
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
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
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
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
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
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%
M Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Raised top speed limiter0No
245/35YR18 tires200No
Total Requested35041%
Total Not Requested50059%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71563%
Total Not Requested42537%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power front sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
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 Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
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 Requested293071%
Total Not Requested117529%

Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series M235i

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71563%
Total Not Requested42537%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested213089%
Total Not Requested27511%

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