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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: $87,860

Porsche Boxster S   
Difference: $1,985

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132015
ModelBoxster4-Series
TrimSM4
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $60,900 $72,500
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,320  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790 1,000
7-speed automated manual 3,200 2,900
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825  
Ceramic brake rotors 7,400 8,150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,025 2,550
Wood trim 1,790 0
Audio controls on steering wheel 615  
Interior ambient lighting 340  
Power-folding mirrors 320  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 1,235  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 550
Premium Package 1,440  
255/35YR19   1,200
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 910
7-speed automated manual 0 2,640
Adaptive sport seats plus 0  
Ceramic brake rotors 0 7,415
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 2,325
Wood trim 0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel 0  
Interior ambient lighting 0  
Power-folding mirrors 0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 500
Premium Package 0  
255/35YR19   1,090
Options (change) 26,010 16,350
Options (change) 0 14,880
Destination 950 995
Total Price $87,860 $89,845

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 4-Series M4
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $77,371
Model Year20132015
ModelBoxster4-Series
TrimSM4
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine315hp H6425hp I6
TransmissionS7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$87,860$89,845
Adjustments for Features0-5,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$87,860$84,520

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20132015
ModelBoxster4-Series
TrimSM4
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Wind blocker $300
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Roll bar$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Power convertible top$4000 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
Navigation system $600
S Voice support $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
No leather in second row$-300 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$7,030$12,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,934

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20132015
ModelBoxster4-Series
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase97.4 in110.6 in
Length172.2 in182.6 in
Width70.9 in71.9 in
Height50.5 in54.5 in
Curb Weight2,976 lb.4,110 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 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
Porsche Boxster S

Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
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
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Wind blocker, small100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested232587%
Total Not Requested35013%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series M4

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
255/35YR19 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires200No
275/35YR19 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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