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

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Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

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Porsche Boxster S   
Difference: $48,725

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062010201020102010
ModelBoxsterBoxster5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBaseS528i535i550iM5
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $0 $0 $45,950 $51,250 $60,600 $85,700
Navigation system 0 0 1,900 1,900    
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat 0 0        
Front sport buckets 0 0        
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 0        
Value Package     0 0 0  
Wood trim           0
Rear spoiler           0
Navigation system 0 0 1,730 1,730    
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat 0 0        
Front sport buckets 0 0        
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 0        
Value Package     0 0 0  
Wood trim           0
Rear spoiler           0
Options (change) 0 0 1,900 1,900 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 1,730 1,730 0 0
Destination 0 0 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 3,000
Total Price $0 $0 $48,725 $54,025 $61,475 $89,575

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,145
Model Year200620062010201020102010
ModelBoxsterBoxster5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBaseS528i535i550iM5
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp H6280hp H6230hp I6300hp I6360hp V8500hp V10
TransmissionM5M6M6T6M6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4230, 7200, 10200, 10200, 10420, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17255/40-19
Total Price$0$0$48,725$54,025$61,475$89,575
Adjustments for Features0-150-9,640-11,590-11,490-14,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$0$-150$39,085$42,435$49,985$75,270
Cost Above Minimum$150$0$0$3,350$10,900$36,185

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year200620062010201020102010
ModelBoxsterBoxster5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBaseS528i535i550iM5
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0     
6-speed manual $150$150 $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100  
7-speed automated manual     $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control  $150$150$150$150
Power front side windows  $250$250$250$250
Power locks  $275$275$275$275
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200$200
Remote keyless entry  $225$225$225$225
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener    $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150$150
Antilock brakes (ABS)  $400$400$400$400
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50
Front side airbags  $350$350$350$350
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250$250
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350
Stability control  $400$400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75$75
Traction control  $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Console with shifter  $150$150$150$150
Climate Control 
Air conditioning  $900$900$900$900
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles     $15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150$150
Rear defrost  $200$200$200$200
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0    
Exterior 
Body kit     $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler     $200
Sunroof  $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125$125
Aux input  $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
CD changer, remote     $200
CD player  $125$125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50$50 
iPod integration  $100$100$100 
Surround sound     $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25 
Traffic information     $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Compass  $0$0$0 
Cornering lights   $50$50 
Fog lights  $125$125$125$125
Headlight washers     $50
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50$50
Power mirrors  $150$150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors    $50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150 
Tachometer  $75$75$75$75
Trip computer  $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75$75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50
Floor mats  $75$75$75$75
Heated front seats     $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150$150
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat     $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat     $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500   $500
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350$350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Total Value of Features$600$750$10,240$12,190$12,090$14,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$9,640$11,590$11,490$14,305
Value of Feature Adjustments00-8,915-10,713-10,617-13,239

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20062010
ModelBoxster5-Series
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.1 in113.7 in
Length170.4 in191.1 in
Width70.9 in72.7 in
Height51.0 in57.8 in
Curb Weight2,856 lb.3,506 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume9.9 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60077%
Total Not Requested17523%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
iPod integration100No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60077%
Total Not Requested17523%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
iPod integration100No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
iPod integration100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60069%
Total Not Requested27531%

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