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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: $82,975

Porsche Boxster   
Difference: $33,620

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132018
ModelBoxsterBoxster5-Series
TrimBaseSM5
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,500 $60,900 $102,600
Infotainment Package 3,860 3,860  
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825 3,825  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,025 2,025 3,500
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,320 1,320  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790 1,790  
Interior ambient lighting 340 340  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710  
Wood trim 1,790 1,790 0
Voice recorder 570 570  
Power-folding mirrors 320 320  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615  
Voice control for nav and audio 520 520  
App support 210 210  
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530  
Heated steering wheel 270 270  
Obstacle detection, front 330 330  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 1,235 1,235  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 2,825 2,825  
Ceramic brake rotors 7,400 7,400 8,500
Premium Package 2,040 1,440  
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0  
Sunroof     0
Infotainment Package 0 0  
Adaptive sport seats plus 0 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0 3,185
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 0  
Interior ambient lighting 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0  
Wood trim 0 0 0
Voice recorder 0 0  
Power-folding mirrors 0 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0  
App support 0 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451  
Heated steering wheel 0 0  
Obstacle detection, front 0 0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0 0  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 0 0  
Ceramic brake rotors 0 0 7,820
Premium Package 0 0  
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0  
Sunroof     0
Options (change) 32,525 31,925 12,000
Options (change) 451 451 11,005
Destination 950 950 995
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000
Total Price $82,975 $93,775 $116,595

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Porsche Boxster
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $102,547
Model Year201320132018
ModelBoxsterBoxster5-Series
TrimBaseSM5
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine265hp H6315hp H6600hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7445, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/40-19275/40-19
Total Price$82,975$93,775$116,595
Adjustments for Features0-250-5,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$82,975$93,525$111,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,550$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year201320132018
ModelBoxsterBoxster5-Series
TrimBaseSM5
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
RWD$0$0 
4WD  $1700
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
Wind blocker, small$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Hill descent control  $250
Rearview camera  $200
Roll bar$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo net$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Power convertible top$4000$4000 
Rear spoiler  $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Gesture control system  $100
Handwriting recognition  $200
HD radio  $50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Off-road navigation system$0$0 
S Voice support  $0
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Text dictation  $50
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding second row seats  $300
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
No leather in second row$-300$-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 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options  $0
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,130$6,380$11,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$5,510
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4-5,156

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20132018
ModelBoxster5-Series
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase97.4 in117.1 in
Length172.2 in194.6 in
Width70.9 in73.5 in
Height50.5 in58.2 in
Curb Weight2,889 lb.3,747 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume9.9 ft318.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
Total Requested86571%
Total Not Requested35029%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, 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 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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 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
Wind blocker, small100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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 Requested295093%
Total Not Requested2257%

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
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 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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 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
Wind blocker, small100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested245092%
Total Not Requested2258%

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