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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: $60,975

BMW 4-Series 428i   
Difference: $12,645

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620142014
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster4-Series4-Series
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTS428i435i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $52,100 $59,100 $63,900 $74,600 $48,750 $54,900
Infotainment Package 3,990   3,990 3,990    
Premium Package Plus 3,620   2,950 1,965    
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825 3,825 3,825 3,025    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,170 2,170 2,170 2,170 1,200 1,200
Voice control for nav and audio 520 520 520 520    
Heated steering wheel 270 270 270 270    
Rearview camera 1,515 655 1,515 1,515    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790 1,790 1,790   1,000 1,000
Auto-dimming headlights 520 520 520 520 250 250
Power-folding mirrors 320 320 320 320    
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 365 615 165    
Wood trim 1,515   1,515      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710 550 550
HD radio   1,040        
Interior ambient lighting   340        
App support   210        
Proximity key   790        
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0      
Sport suspension (upgrade)       0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       650    
Driver Assistance Package         950 950
Cold Weather Package         1,050 1,050
Sport Line         1,950 1,550
Navigation system         2,150 2,150
Premium Package         2,200 950
Infotainment Package 0   0 0    
Premium Package Plus 0   0 0    
Adaptive sport seats plus 0 0 0 0    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0 0 0 0 1,090 1,090
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0    
Heated steering wheel 0 0 0 0    
Rearview camera 0 0 0 0    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 0 0   910 910
Auto-dimming headlights 0 0 0 0 230 230
Power-folding mirrors 0 0 0 0    
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0    
Wood trim 0   0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 500 500
HD radio   0        
Interior ambient lighting   0        
App support   0        
Proximity key   0        
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0      
Sport suspension (upgrade)       0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       0    
Driver Assistance Package         865 865
Cold Weather Package         955 955
Sport Line         1,775 1,410
Navigation system         1,955 1,955
Premium Package         2,000 865
Options (change) 21,380 13,525 20,710 15,820 11,300 9,650
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 10,280 8,780
Destination 995 995 995 995 925 925
Total Price $74,475 $73,620 $85,605 $91,415 $60,975 $65,475

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 4-Series 428i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,449
Model Year201620162016201620142014
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster4-Series4-Series
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTS428i435i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
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, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$74,475$73,620$85,605$91,415$60,975$65,475
Adjustments for Features-6000-1,100-2,550-6,310-6,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,875$73,620$84,505$88,865$54,665$59,165
Cost Above Minimum$255$0$10,885$15,245$0$4,500

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year201620162016201620142014
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster4-Series4-Series
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTS428i435i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
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 
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    $300$300
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests    $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0  
Roll bar$200$200$200$200  
Tires, run-flat    $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50$50
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  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0$0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0  
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000$4000  
Power retractable hardtop    $6750$6750
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400  
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  
Compass    $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights    $125$125
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  
Neck-level heating, front seats    $150$150
No leather in second row$-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$7,055$6,455$7,555$9,005$12,765$12,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$600$0$1,100$2,550$6,310$6,310
Value of Feature Adjustments-80-13-28-5,819-5,820

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20162014
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 Weight2,889 lb.3,966 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

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

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

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 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
Power thigh support adjuster, driver 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 4-Series 428i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Navigation system
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%
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
Total Requested145085%
Total Not Requested25015%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 435i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Navigation system
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested55069%
Total Not Requested25031%

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