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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: $51,695

BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe 428i   
Difference: $21,135

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620162016
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster4-Series Gran Coupe4-Series Gran Coupe
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTS428i435i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $52,100 $59,100 $63,900 $74,600 $41,650 $47,950
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825 3,825 3,825 3,025    
Premium Package Plus 3,620   2,950 1,965    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,170 2,170 2,170 2,170 1,200 1,200
Infotainment Package 3,990   3,990 3,990    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710 550 550
Wood trim 1,515   1,515      
Power-folding mirrors 320 320 320 320    
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 365 615 165    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790 1,790 1,790      
Voice control for nav and audio 520 520 520 520    
Rearview camera 1,515 655 1,515 1,515    
HD radio   1,040        
Interior ambient lighting   340        
App support   210        
Proximity key   790        
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       650    
Sport suspension (upgrade)       0    
Navigation system         1,950 1,950
Luxury Package         0 0
Premium Package         2,200  
Driver Assistance Package         950 950
Heated front seats         500 500
Track Handling Package         1,700 1,700
Run-flat tire delete         0 0
Leather seating surfaces           1,450
Adaptive sport seats plus 0 0 0 0    
Premium Package Plus 0   0 0    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0 0 0 0 1,090 1,090
Infotainment Package 0   0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 500 500
Wood trim 0   0      
Power-folding mirrors 0 0 0 0    
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 0 0      
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0    
Rearview camera 0 0 0 0    
HD radio   0        
Interior ambient lighting   0        
App support   0        
Proximity key   0        
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       0    
Sport suspension (upgrade)       0    
Navigation system         1,775 1,775
Luxury Package         0 0
Premium Package         2,000  
Driver Assistance Package         865 865
Heated front seats         455 455
Track Handling Package         1,545 1,545
Run-flat tire delete         0 0
Leather seating surfaces           1,320
Options (change) 20,590 12,735 19,920 15,030 9,050 8,300
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 8,230 7,550
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $73,685 $72,830 $84,815 $90,625 $51,695 $57,245

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe 428i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,262
Model Year201620162016201620162016
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster4-Series Gran Coupe4-Series Gran Coupe
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTS428i435i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine265hp H6265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7185, 7445, 10445, 10205, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$73,685$72,830$84,815$90,625$51,695$57,245
Adjustments for Features-1,000-400-1,500-2,9500-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,685$72,430$83,315$87,675$51,695$56,995
Cost Above Minimum$255$0$10,885$15,245$0$5,300

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

Model Year201620162016201620162016
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster4-Series Gran Coupe4-Series Gran Coupe
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTS428i435i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100$100
Power liftgate    $350$350
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200  
High performance brake pads (optional)    $0$0
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0  
Roll bar$200$200$200$200  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50$50
Cargo cover    $75$75
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  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0$0$0
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000$4000  
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400  
Sunroof    $900$900
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 $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  
Compass    $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights    $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25$25
Performance meter   $150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50$50
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$7,065$6,465$7,565$9,015$6,065$6,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,000$400$1,500$2,950$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-14-5-18-320-233

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

Model Year20162016
ModelBoxster4-Series Gran Coupe
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Wheelbase97.4 in111.0 in
Length172.2 in182.5 in
Width70.9 in71.8 in
Height50.5 in54.6 in
Curb Weight2,889 lb.3,611 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 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

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 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
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested212586%
Total Not Requested35014%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
App support0Yes
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested91572%
Total Not Requested35028%

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 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
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
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 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
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested162582%
Total Not Requested35018%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested915100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 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
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
Total Requested120071%
Total Not Requested50029%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Performance meter150No
App support0Yes
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested116570%
Total Not Requested50030%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested1475100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe 428i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
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
255/40YR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0Yes
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
225/45YR18 tires200No
Total Requested75054%
Total Not Requested65046%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe 435i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
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
255/40YR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0Yes
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
225/45YR18 tires200No
Total Requested75054%
Total Not Requested65046%

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