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Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $73,995

BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo 550i   
Difference: $2,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,232

Porsche Boxster S   
Difference: $8,328

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082017
ModelBoxster5-Series Gran Turismo
TrimS550i
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Base Price $55,700 $72,500
Base Invoice $43,512 $68,105
Preferred Package 2,190  
Sport Chrono Package 920  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990  
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690  
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,360  
Xenon HID headlights 1,090  
Wood trim 890  
Voice recorder 650  
Navigation system 3,110  
Obstacle detection, rear 530  
Automatic climate control, front 550  
5-speed shiftable automatic 2,805  
Heated front seats   500
Preferred Package 1,862  
Sport Chrono Package 782  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,692  
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 587  
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,156  
Xenon HID headlights 927  
Wood trim 757  
Voice recorder 553  
Navigation system 2,644  
Obstacle detection, rear 451  
Automatic climate control, front 468  
5-speed shiftable automatic 2,384  
Heated front seats   460
Options (change) 19,830 500
Options (change) 16,860 460
Destination 860 995
Total Price $76,390 $73,995
Total Invoice $61,232 $69,560

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo 550i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,215
Model Year20082017
ModelBoxster5-Series Gran Turismo
TrimS550i
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Engine295hp H6443hp V8
TransmissionT5T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG15/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)325, 11600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18245/50-18
Total Price$76,390$73,995
Adjustments for Features0-4,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,390$69,620
Total Invoice$61,232$69,560
Adjustments for Features0-4,113
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,232$65,447

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo

Model Year20082017
ModelBoxster5-Series Gran Turismo
TrimS550i
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Power convertible top$4000 
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
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 - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Chronometer$100 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals$75 
No leather in second row$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
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
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,780$11,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,113

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo

Model Year20082017
ModelBoxster5-Series Gran Turismo
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Wheelbase95.1 in120.7 in
Length170.4 in196.8 in
Width70.9 in74.8 in
Height51.0 in61.4 in
Curb Weight3,053 lb.5,060 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in41.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.9 ft317.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.963.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Floor mats75Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested92573%
Total Not Requested35027%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
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 buckets100No
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 Requested105078%
Total Not Requested30022%

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