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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

Lowest Total Price: $0

Porsche Boxster   
Difference: $62,895

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelBoxster5-Series
TrimBase550i
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $0 $62,000
Front sport buckets 0  
Navigation system 0  
Front sport buckets 0  
Navigation system 0  
Options (change) 0 0
Options (change) 0 0
Destination 0 895
Total Price $0 $62,895

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Boxster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $48,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,814
Model Year20062012
ModelBoxster5-Series
TrimBase550i
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine240hp H6400hp V8
TransmissionM5T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17245/45-18
Total Price$0$62,895
Adjustments for Features0-14,395
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$0$48,500

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20062012
ModelBoxster5-Series
TrimBase550i
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150
Power front side windows $250
Power locks $275
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app $25
Remote keyless entry $225
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Tires, run-flat $150
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Console with shifter $150
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Air conditioning $900
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear defrost $200
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Outside temperature display $50
Power mirrors $150
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer $75
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Floor mats $75
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$0$14,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$14,395
Value of Feature Adjustments0-13,301

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20062012
ModelBoxster5-Series
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.1 in116.9 in
Length170.4 in193.1 in
Width70.9 in73.2 in
Height51.0 in57.6 in
Curb Weight2,855 lb.4,376 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume9.9 ft318.4 ft3

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