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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: $61,860

Porsche Boxster   
Difference: $25,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,708

Porsche Boxster   
Difference: $26,992

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082007
ModelBoxsterBoxster5-Series
TrimBaseSM5
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,800 $55,700 $82,900
Base Invoice $39,923 $43,512 $76,275
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690 690  
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055 3,055  
Xenon HID headlights 1,090 1,090 800
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690  
Wood trim 890 890 0
Floor mats 115 115  
Automatic climate control, front 550 550  
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,360 1,360  
Heated front seats 480 480  
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530  
Navigation system 3,110 3,110  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990 1,990  
CD changer, remote 650 650  
Rear spoiler     0
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587 587  
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597 2,597  
Xenon HID headlights 927 927 730
Metallic paint (extra cost) 587 587  
Wood trim 757 757 0
Floor mats 98 98  
Automatic climate control, front 468 468  
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,156 1,156  
Heated front seats 408 408  
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451  
Navigation system 2,644 2,644  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,692 1,692  
CD changer, remote 553 553  
Rear spoiler     0
Options (change) 15,200 15,200 800
Options (change) 12,925 12,925 730
Destination 860 860 695
Gas Tax 0 0 3,000
Total Price $61,860 $71,760 $87,395
Total Invoice $53,708 $57,297 $80,700

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Boxster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,775
Model Year200820082007
ModelBoxsterBoxster5-Series
TrimBaseSM5
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine245hp H6295hp H6500hp V10
TransmissionM5M6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4230, 7420, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18255/40-19
Total Price$61,860$71,760$87,395
Adjustments for Features0-150-235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,860$71,610$87,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,750$0
Total Invoice$53,708$57,297$80,700
Adjustments for Features0-120-217
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,708$57,177$80,483
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,469$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year200820082007
ModelBoxsterBoxster5-Series
TrimBaseSM5
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Roll bar$200$200 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo net$40$40 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Residual heat  $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Power convertible top$4000$4000 
Rear spoiler  $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
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$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
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$5,305$5,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$235
Value of Feature Adjustments0-120-217

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20082007
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.3,429 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

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 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 Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 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 Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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