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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: $65,695

BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo 535i   
Difference: $760

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920122012
ModelBoxsterBoxster5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran Turismo
TrimBaseS535i550i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $46,600 $56,700 $57,000 $66,000
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055 3,055    
Xenon HID headlights 1,560 1,560    
iPod integration 440 440    
Navigation system 3,110 3,110    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690 690    
Sport Chrono Package 960 960    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990 1,990    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 550  
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595    
Floor mats 90 90    
Wood trim 890 890    
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530    
Automatic climate control, front 550 550    
Audio controls on steering wheel 990 990    
Bluetooth cell phone link 695 695    
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800 800    
Satellite radio 750 750    
Luxury Seating Package     1,500 1,500
Dynamic Handling Package     2,700 2,700
Sport Package     2,200 1,200
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350  
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597 2,597    
Xenon HID headlights 0 0    
iPod integration 0 0    
Navigation system 0 0    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587 587    
Sport Chrono Package 0 0    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,692 1,692    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 500  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0    
Floor mats 0 0    
Wood trim 757 757    
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451    
Automatic climate control, front 468 468    
Audio controls on steering wheel 842 842    
Bluetooth cell phone link 0 0    
Heated front seats 0 0 455 455
Cooled or ventilated front seats 0 0    
Satellite radio 0 0    
Luxury Seating Package     1,365 1,365
Dynamic Handling Package     2,455 2,455
Sport Package     2,000 1,090
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320  
Options (change) 18,905 18,905 7,800 5,900
Options (change) 7,394 7,394 7,095 5,365
Destination 950 950 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $66,455 $76,555 $65,695 $73,795

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo 535i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,143
Model Year2009200920122012
ModelBoxsterBoxster5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran Turismo
TrimBaseS535i550i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine255hp H6310hp H6300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4185, 7205, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$66,455$76,555$65,695$73,795
Adjustments for Features00-3,385-3,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,455$76,555$62,310$70,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,100$0$8,450

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

Model Year2009200920122012
ModelBoxsterBoxster5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran Turismo
TrimBaseS535i550i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Proximity key  $250 
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Sunshades, second row, power  $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Rearview camera  $200$200
Roll bar$200$200  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo net$40$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper  $175$175
Residual heat  $50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0  
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Power convertible top$4000$4000  
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration$100$100  
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Off-road navigation system$0$0  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Chronometer$100$100  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Massage, driver seat  $100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals$75$75  
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500$500
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350$350
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100  
Total Value of Features$5,630$5,630$9,015$8,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$3,385$3,035
Value of Feature Adjustments00-3,123-2,803

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

Model Year20092012
ModelBoxster5-Series Gran Turismo
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Wheelbase95.1 in120.7 in
Length172.1 in196.8 in
Width70.9 in74.8 in
Height50.9 in61.4 in
Curb Weight2,944 lb.4,642 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 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 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.960.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

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 buckets100Yes
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 Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

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 buckets100Yes
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 Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo 535i

Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested60038%
Total Not Requested97562%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Active stabilizer bars500No
245/45YR19 tires200No
275/40YR19 tires200No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested80036%
Total Not Requested145064%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo 550i

Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40048%
Total Not Requested42552%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Active stabilizer bars500No
245/45YR19 tires200No
275/40YR19 tires200No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested60040%
Total Not Requested90060%

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