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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: $78,330

Porsche Boxster S Black Edition   
Difference: $9,660

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112007
ModelBoxster5-Series
TrimS Black EditionM5
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $65,200 $82,900
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 2,090  
Voice control for nav and audio 595  
Heated front seats 525  
Limited-slip rear differential 950  
Obstacle detection, rear 530  
Audio controls on steering wheel 125  
CD changer, in-dash 650  
7-speed automated manual 3,660  
Satellite radio   595
Xenon HID headlights   800
Rear spoiler   0
Wood trim   0
Adaptive Sports Seats 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Heated front seats 0  
Limited-slip rear differential 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 451  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0  
CD changer, in-dash 0  
7-speed automated manual 0  
Satellite radio   540
Xenon HID headlights   730
Rear spoiler   0
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 12,180 1,395
Options (change) 451 1,270
Destination 950 695
Gas Tax 0 3,000
Total Price $78,330 $87,990

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Boxster S Black Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $79,875
Model Year20112007
ModelBoxster5-Series
TrimS Black EditionM5
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine320hp H6500hp V10
TransmissionS7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG12/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)325, 11420, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19255/40-19
Total Price$78,330$87,990
Adjustments for Features-2,0050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,325$87,990

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20112007
ModelBoxster5-Series
TrimS Black EditionM5
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$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
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Power convertible top$4000 
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Off-road navigation system$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
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
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,095$5,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,005$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-360

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20112007
ModelBoxster5-Series
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.1 in113.7 in
Length172.1 in191.1 in
Width70.9 in72.7 in
Height50.9 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,042 lb.4,012 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 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 Black Edition

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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