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Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $61,845 BMW 5-Series 540i | ||
| Difference: $2,670 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $55,965 Porsche Boxster | ||
| Difference: $2,250 | ||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2017 |
| Model | Boxster | 5-Series |
| Trim | Base | 540i |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $45,800 | $56,450 |
| Base Invoice | $39,923 | $53,180 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 690 | |
| Sport Chrono Package | 920 | |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 1,990 | |
| Adaptive Sports Seats | 3,055 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 690 | 700 |
| Automatic climate control, front | 550 | |
| Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel | 1,360 | |
| Floor mats | 115 | |
| Voice recorder | 650 | |
| Navigation system | 3,110 | |
| Wood trim | 890 | |
| Heated front seats | 480 | 500 |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 530 | 750 |
| Xenon HID headlights | 1,090 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 1,735 | |
| Luxury Package | 500 | |
| Premium Package | 1,950 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 587 | |
| Sport Chrono Package | 782 | |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 1,692 | |
| Adaptive Sports Seats | 2,597 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 587 | 645 |
| Automatic climate control, front | 468 | |
| Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel | 1,156 | |
| Floor mats | 98 | |
| Voice recorder | 553 | |
| Navigation system | 2,644 | |
| Wood trim | 757 | |
| Heated front seats | 408 | 455 |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 451 | 685 |
| Xenon HID headlights | 927 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 1,475 | |
| Luxury Package | 460 | |
| Premium Package | 1,795 | |
| Options (change) | 17,855 | 4,400 |
| Options (change) | 15,182 | 4,040 |
| Destination | 860 | 995 |
| Total Price | $64,515 | $61,845 |
| Total Invoice | $55,965 | $58,215 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 5-Series
| Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 5-Series 540i | ||
| Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,945 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $109 | ||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2017 |
| Model | Boxster | 5-Series |
| Trim | Base | 540i |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 245hp H6 | 335hp I6 |
| Transmission | M5 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 20/29 MPG | 20/30 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 50, 4 | 205, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 205/55-17 | 245/45-18 |
| Total Price | $64,515 | $61,845 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,275 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $64,515 | $59,570 |
| Total Invoice | $55,965 | $58,215 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,141 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $55,965 | $56,074 |
Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2008 | 2017 |
| Model | Boxster | 5-Series |
| Trim | Base | 540i |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | |
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | |
| RWD | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | |
| Power rear side windows | $200 | |
| Power trunk closer | $350 | |
| Proximity key | $250 | |
| Remote app | $25 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | |
| Brake assist | $50 | |
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | |
| Roll bar | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | |
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | |
| Cargo net | $40 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | |
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | |
| Mid-engine configuration | $0 | |
| Regenerative braking | $0 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Active grille shutters | $0 | |
| Power convertible top | $4000 | |
| Retractable rear spoiler | $400 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | |
| App support | $0 | |
| Aux input | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | |
| HD radio | $50 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | |
| Media drive | $15 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | |
| S Voice support | $0 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | |
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |
| Text dictation | $50 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | |
| Wireless charging station | $75 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | |
| Automatic headlights | $125 | |
| Chronometer | $100 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | |
| No leather in second row | $-300 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Launch control | $100 | |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $7,505 | $9,780 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $2,275 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -2,141 |
Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2008 | 2017 |
| Model | Boxster | 5-Series |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 95.1 in | 117.1 in |
| Length | 170.4 in | 194.6 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 73.5 in |
| Height | 51.0 in | 58.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,855 lb. | 3,847 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 18.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.4 in | 38.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 51.7 in | 58.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.6 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 55.9 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 0.0 in | 36.5 in |
| Cargo Volume | 9.9 ft3 | 18.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster
| Sport Chrono Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Chronometer | 100 | No |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 200 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 33% |
| Adaptive Sports Seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 22% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 37% |
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 25 | Yes |
| Chrome interior accents (optional) | 0 | No |
| Upholstered instrument panel | 300 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 325 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Wireless charging station | 75 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| LED headlights | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 1525 | 100% |
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