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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: $93,310

Porsche Boxster S   
Difference: $16,635

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132015
ModelBoxster5-Series
TrimSM5
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $60,900 $93,600
Infotainment Package 3,860  
Bose 505W 10 speakers 0  
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825  
7-speed automated manual 3,200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,320  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 1,235  
Obstacle detection, front 330  
Obstacle detection, rear 530  
Interior ambient lighting 340  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,025 3,500
Power-folding mirrors 320  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615  
Voice control for nav and audio 520  
App support 210  
Wood trim 1,790 0
Ceramic brake rotors 7,400 9,250
Premium Package 1,440  
Rear spoiler   0
265/35ZR20   1,300
Infotainment Package 0  
Bose 505W 10 speakers 0  
Adaptive sport seats plus 0  
7-speed automated manual 0  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0  
Obstacle detection, front 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 451  
Interior ambient lighting 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 3,185
Power-folding mirrors 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
App support 0  
Wood trim 0 0
Ceramic brake rotors 0 8,420
Premium Package 0  
Rear spoiler   0
265/35ZR20   1,185
Options (change) 31,460 14,050
Options (change) 451 12,790
Destination 950 995
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $93,310 $109,945

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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: $16,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $100,326
Model Year20132015
ModelBoxster5-Series
TrimSM5
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine315hp H6560hp V8
TransmissionS7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)445, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19265/35-20
Total Price$93,310$109,945
Adjustments for Features0-160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$93,310$109,785

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20132015
ModelBoxster5-Series
TrimSM5
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
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
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
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 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
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 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Off-road navigation system$0 
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals$75 
No leather in second row$-300 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$6,455$6,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$160
Value of Feature Adjustments0-148

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20132015
ModelBoxster5-Series
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase97.4 in116.9 in
Length172.2 in193.4 in
Width70.9 in73.2 in
Height50.5 in57.6 in
Curb Weight2,976 lb.4,387 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 in35.3 in
Cargo Volume9.9 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested865100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
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
Wind blocker, small100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Total Requested257596%
Total Not Requested1004%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
265/35ZR20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
265/35ZR20 tires200No
295/30ZR20 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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