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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: $65,975

BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo 535i   
Difference: $1,470

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320112011
ModelBoxsterBoxster5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran Turismo
TrimBaseS535i550i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $49,500 $60,900 $56,500 $64,400
Infotainment Package 3,860 3,860    
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825 3,825    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 550  
Obstacle detection, front 330 330    
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530    
Power-folding mirrors 320 320    
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615    
Wood trim 1,515 1,515    
App support 210 210 250 250
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790 1,790    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 730 730    
Voice control for nav and audio 520 520    
Premium Package 2,040 1,440    
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0    
Navigation system     1,900  
Active Ventilated Seat Package     1,950 1,950
Sport Package     2,200 2,200
Premium Sound Package     1,400 1,400
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350
Infotainment Package 0 0    
Adaptive sport seats plus 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 500  
Obstacle detection, front 0 0    
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451    
Power-folding mirrors 0 0    
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0    
Wood trim 0 0    
App support 0 0 230 230
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 0    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0    
Premium Package 0 0    
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0    
Navigation system     1,730  
Active Ventilated Seat Package     1,775 1,775
Sport Package     2,000 2,000
Premium Sound Package     1,275 1,275
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320
Options (change) 16,995 16,395 8,600 6,150
Options (change) 451 451 7,830 5,600
Destination 950 950 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $67,445 $78,245 $65,975 $72,425

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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 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $58,399
Model Year2013201320112011
ModelBoxsterBoxster5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran Turismo
TrimBaseS535i550i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine265hp H6315hp H6300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7445, 10600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/40-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$67,445$78,245$65,975$72,425
Adjustments for Features0-500-1,185-1,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,445$77,745$64,790$70,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,300$0$6,050

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

Model Year2013201320112011
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 rear side windows  $200$200
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100
Wind blocker, small$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Roll bar$200$200  
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 
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper  $175$175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Mid-engine configuration$0$0  
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Power convertible top$4000$4000  
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400  
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration  $100$100
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$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
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
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
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 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 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
Total Value of Features$5,780$6,280$6,965$7,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$1,185$1,585
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9-1,094-1,465

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

Model Year20132011
ModelBoxster5-Series Gran Turismo
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Wheelbase97.4 in120.7 in
Length172.2 in196.8 in
Width70.9 in74.8 in
Height50.5 in61.4 in
Curb Weight2,889 lb.4,642 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 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

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
Total Requested86571%
Total Not Requested35029%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
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 seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested160089%
Total Not Requested20011%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
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 seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Wind blocker, small100No
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
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested307597%
Total Not Requested1003%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested865100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
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 seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested160089%
Total Not Requested20011%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
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 seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Wind blocker, small100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Total Requested257596%
Total Not Requested1004%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo 535i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested71597%
Total Not Requested253%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested100065%
Total Not Requested55035%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Active stabilizer bars500No
245/45YR19 tires200No
275/40YR19 tires200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested100044%
Total Not Requested125056%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested35050%
Total Not Requested35050%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo 550i

Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested100065%
Total Not Requested55035%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Active stabilizer bars500No
245/45YR19 tires200No
275/40YR19 tires200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested100044%
Total Not Requested125056%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested35050%
Total Not Requested35050%

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