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Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $60,135

BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe 440i   
Difference: $7,080

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122018
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxster4-Series Gran Coupe
TrimBaseSS Black Edition440i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Base Price $48,100 $58,600 $65,200 $49,500
Sport Chrono Package 960 960 960  
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055 3,055 3,055  
Navigation system 3,430      
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710   550
Wood trim 890 890    
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530 530  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 125  
Heated steering wheel 250 250 250 190
Heated front seats 525 525 525  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 2,090 2,090 2,090  
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,025 2,025 2,025  
Convenience Package 2,490 2,490    
Infotainment Package   3,640    
Luxury Package       1,450
Premium Package       2,000
Individual Extended Merino Leather       3,750
Track Handling Package       1,700
Run-flat tire delete       0
Sport Chrono Package 0 0 0  
Adaptive Sports Seats 0 0 0  
Navigation system 0      
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0   505
Wood trim 0 0    
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451 451  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0  
Heated steering wheel 0 0 0 175
Heated front seats 0 0 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0 0  
Convenience Package 0 0    
Infotainment Package   0    
Luxury Package       1,335
Premium Package       1,840
Individual Extended Merino Leather       3,450
Track Handling Package       1,565
Run-flat tire delete       0
Options (change) 18,165 18,375 10,155 9,640
Options (change) 451 451 451 8,870
Destination 950 950 950 995
Total Price $67,215 $77,925 $76,305 $60,135

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe 440i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $53,796
Model Year2012201220122018
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxster4-Series Gran Coupe
TrimBaseSS Black Edition440i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Engine255hp H6310hp H6320hp H6320hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7325, 11325, 11600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19225/45-18
Total Price$67,215$77,925$76,305$60,135
Adjustments for Features-50-3000-1,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,165$77,625$76,305$58,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,460$9,140$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe

Model Year2012201220122018
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxster4-Series Gran Coupe
TrimBaseSS Black Edition440i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100
Power liftgate   $350
Power rear side windows   $200
Proximity key   $250
Remote app   $25
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
High performance brake pads (optional)   $0
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Rearview camera   $200
Roll bar$200$200$200 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo cover   $75
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$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0 
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Regenerative braking   $0
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000 
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
App support   $0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$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$0$0 
S Voice support   $0
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Automatic headlights   $125
Chronometer$100$100$100 
Compass   $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
LED headlights   $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Folding second row seats   $300
Interior trim, special color   $0
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$6,640$6,890$6,590$8,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$50$300$0$1,475
Value of Feature Adjustments-1-50-1,388

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe

Model Year20122018
ModelBoxster4-Series Gran Coupe
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Wheelbase95.1 in111.0 in
Length172.1 in182.5 in
Width70.9 in71.8 in
Height50.9 in54.6 in
Curb Weight2,944 lb.3,669 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.9 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.945.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

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 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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested102571%
Total Not Requested42529%

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 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%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested111576%
Total Not Requested35024%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested102571%
Total Not Requested42529%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S Black Edition

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 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 4-Series Gran Coupe 440i

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
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
Remote app25No
Total Requested91570%
Total Not Requested40030%
Individual Extended Merino Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior trim, special color0No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Track Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
225/45YR18 tires200No
Total Requested50036%
Total Not Requested90064%

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