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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: $85,695

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $7,530

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162006
ModelBoxster5-Series
TrimSpyderM5
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $82,100 $81,200
PCM 2,965  
Adaptive sport seats plus 2,635  
Automatic climate control, front 760  
Auto-dimming mirrors 690  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710  
Voice control for nav and audio 520  
Heated front seats 530  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 650  
CD changer, in-dash 670  
6-speed manual 0  
Rear spoiler   0
Xenon HID headlights   800
Wood trim   0
PCM 0  
Adaptive sport seats plus 0  
Automatic climate control, front 0  
Auto-dimming mirrors 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Heated front seats 0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 0  
CD changer, in-dash 0  
6-speed manual 0  
Rear spoiler   0
Xenon HID headlights   730
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 10,130 800
Options (change) 0 730
Destination 995 695
Gas Tax 0 3,000
Total Price $93,225 $85,695

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 5-Series M5
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster Spyder
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $77,511
Model Year20162006
ModelBoxster5-Series
TrimSpyderM5
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine375hp H6500hp V10
TransmissionM6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG12/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7420, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-20255/40-19
Total Price$93,225$85,695
Adjustments for Features-1,0050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$92,220$85,695

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20162006
ModelBoxster5-Series
TrimSpyderM5
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote window/roof operation $15
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Roll bar$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)$500 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Body kit $0
Convertible top$3000 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
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 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer$100 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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 
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$6,545$5,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,005$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-110

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20162006
ModelBoxster5-Series
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase97.4 in113.7 in
Length172.2 in191.1 in
Width70.9 in72.7 in
Height50.5 in57.8 in
Curb Weight2,899 lb.4,012 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 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 Spyder

PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
USB port25No
Total Requested60090%
Total Not Requested6510%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
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 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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested150088%
Total Not Requested20012%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

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