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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: $62,575

BMW 5-Series 550i   
Difference: $1,960

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132011
ModelBoxster5-Series
TrimBase550i
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,500 $60,200
Infotainment Package 3,860  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710  
Wood trim 1,790  
Obstacle detection, front 330  
Obstacle detection, rear 530  
Power-folding mirrors 320  
Interior ambient lighting 340  
Leather Package 500  
Voice control for nav and audio 520  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615  
App support 210 250
6-speed manual 0  
Premium Package 4,360  
iPod integration   400
Heated front seats   500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Infotainment Package 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
Wood trim 0  
Obstacle detection, front 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 451  
Power-folding mirrors 0  
Interior ambient lighting 0  
Leather Package 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0  
App support 0 230
6-speed manual 0  
Premium Package 0  
iPod integration   365
Heated front seats   455
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 14,085 1,500
Options (change) 451 1,370
Destination 950 875
Total Price $64,535 $62,575

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 5-Series 550i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $45
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $56,471
Model Year20132011
ModelBoxster5-Series
TrimBase550i
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine265hp H6400hp V8
TransmissionM6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/30 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$64,535$62,575
Adjustments for Features-1,9150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,620$62,575

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20132011
ModelBoxster5-Series
TrimBase550i
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Roll bar$200 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Power convertible top$4000 
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Off-road navigation system$0 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Metal pedals$75 
No leather in second row$-300 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200 
Total Value of Features$5,780$3,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,915$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-420

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20132011
ModelBoxster5-Series
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase97.4 in116.9 in
Length172.2 in193.1 in
Width70.9 in73.2 in
Height50.5 in57.6 in
Curb Weight2,888 lb.4,376 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 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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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
Total Requested86571%
Total Not Requested35029%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Wind blocker, small100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested282589%
Total Not Requested35011%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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