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

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Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 4-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $0

Porsche Boxster S   
Difference: $80,645

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062018
ModelBoxster4-Series
TrimSM4
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $0 $76,200
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat 0  
Front sport buckets 0  
Navigation system 0  
5-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
7-speed automated manual   2,900
Wood trim   0
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat 0  
Front sport buckets 0  
Navigation system 0  
5-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505
7-speed automated manual   2,670
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 0 3,450
Options (change) 0 3,175
Destination 0 995
Total Price $0 $80,645

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $58,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $55,229
Model Year20062018
ModelBoxster4-Series
TrimSM4
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine280hp H6425hp I6
TransmissionT5S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)230, 7600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/40-18
Total Price$0$80,645
Adjustments for Features0-21,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$0$58,825

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20062018
ModelBoxster4-Series
TrimSM4
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power front side windows $250
Power locks $275
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote keyless entry $225
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Wind blocker $300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Console with shifter $150
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Air conditioning $900
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear defrost $200
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio $200
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Outside temperature display $50
Power mirrors $150
Power-folding mirrors $50
Tachometer $75
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Floor mats $75
Folding second row seats $300
Heated front seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching $50
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,000$22,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$21,820
Value of Feature Adjustments0-20,486

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20062018
ModelBoxster4-Series
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase95.1 in110.6 in
Length170.4 in182.6 in
Width70.9 in71.9 in
Height51.0 in54.5 in
Curb Weight3,053 lb.4,112 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in49.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.9 ft37.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.913.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series M4

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%

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