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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: $70,395

Porsche Boxster S   
Difference: $17,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,200

Porsche Boxster S   
Difference: $19,995

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072008
ModelBoxster5-Series
TrimSM5
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,500 $83,900
Base Invoice $48,415 $77,370
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055  
Xenon HID headlights 1,090  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990  
Navigation system 3,070  
Heated front seats 480  
Obstacle detection, rear 530  
CD changer, remote 650  
Floor mats 115  
Automatic climate control, front 550  
Audio controls on steering wheel 990  
Wood trim 890 0
Rear spoiler   0
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597  
Xenon HID headlights 927  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,692  
Navigation system 2,610  
Heated front seats 408  
Obstacle detection, rear 451  
CD changer, remote 553  
Floor mats 98  
Automatic climate control, front 468  
Audio controls on steering wheel 842  
Wood trim 757 0
Rear spoiler   0
Options (change) 14,100 0
Options (change) 11,990 0
Destination 795 825
Gas Tax 0 3,000
Total Price $70,395 $87,725
Total Invoice $61,200 $81,195

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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: $17,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,824
Model Year20072008
ModelBoxster5-Series
TrimSM5
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine295hp H6500hp V10
TransmissionM6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG11/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)230, 7420, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/40-19
Total Price$70,395$87,725
Adjustments for Features0-185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,395$87,540
Total Invoice$61,200$81,195
Adjustments for Features0-171
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,200$81,024

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20072008
ModelBoxster5-Series
TrimSM5
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Obstacle detection, front $150
Roll bar$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Power convertible top$4000 
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Fog light, rear$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,155$5,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$185
Value of Feature Adjustments0-171

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20072008
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 Weight2,965 lb.4,089 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
Porsche Boxster S

Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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