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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: $60,545

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $12,285

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016201220122012
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTS528i535i550i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,100 $59,100 $63,900 $74,600 $46,900 $52,500 $62,000
Infotainment Package 3,990   3,990 3,990      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,170 2,170 2,170 2,170 2,400 2,400 2,400
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825 3,825 3,825 3,025      
Premium Package Plus 3,620   2,950 1,965      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790 1,790 1,790        
Rearview camera 1,515 655 1,515 1,515      
Voice control for nav and audio 520 520 520 520      
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 365 615 165      
Power-folding mirrors 320 320 320 320      
Wood trim 1,515   1,515        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710 550 550  
Proximity key   790     1,000 1,000 1,000
App support   210     250 250 250
Interior ambient lighting   340          
HD radio   1,040          
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0        
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       650      
Technology Package         1,850 1,850  
Premium Package         2,250 1,000  
Sport Package         3,600 3,600 2,600
Heated front seats         500 500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription         350 350 350
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls             500
Infotainment Package 0   0 0      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0 0 0 0 2,185 2,185 2,185
Adaptive sport seats plus 0 0 0 0      
Premium Package Plus 0   0 0      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 0 0        
Rearview camera 0 0 0 0      
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0      
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0      
Power-folding mirrors 0 0 0 0      
Wood trim 0   0        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 500 500  
Proximity key   0     910 910 910
App support   0     230 230 230
Interior ambient lighting   0          
HD radio   0          
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0        
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       0      
Technology Package         1,685 1,685  
Premium Package         2,050 910  
Sport Package         3,275 3,275 2,365
Heated front seats         455 455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription         320 320 320
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls             475
Options (change) 20,590 12,735 19,920 15,030 12,750 11,500 7,600
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 11,610 10,470 6,940
Destination 995 995 995 995 895 895 895
Total Price $73,685 $72,830 $84,815 $90,625 $60,545 $64,895 $70,495

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 5-Series 528i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $54,514
Model Year2016201620162016201220122012
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTS528i535i550i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp H6265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6240hp I4300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6M6T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7185, 7445, 10445, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$73,685$72,830$84,815$90,625$60,545$64,895$70,495
Adjustments for Features-1,490-890-1,990-3,940-400-4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,195$71,940$82,825$86,685$60,145$64,495$70,495
Cost Above Minimum$255$0$10,885$14,745$0$4,350$10,350

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2016201620162016201220122012
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTS528i535i550i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows    $200$200$200
Power trunk closer    $350$350 
Remote app    $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation    $15$15$15
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200   
Roll bar$200$200$200$200   
Tires, run-flat    $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50$50$50
Cargo net$40$40$40$40   
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents    $100$100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15   
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500   
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0$0   
Raised top speed limiter    $0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0   
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0   
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000$4000   
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400   
Sunroof    $900$900$900
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0   
DVD-compatible player    $0$0$0
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0   
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information    $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25   
Voice control for external devices    $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer   $100   
Cornering lights    $50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100   
Fog lights    $125$125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25$25$25
Performance meter   $150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300    
Leather door panel trim  $250 $250$250$250
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150$150
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75   
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat    $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100   
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100   
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100   
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat    $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000   
Wood trim$300 $300 $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200$200
Transmission 
Launch control   $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls      $100
Total Value of Features$6,405$5,805$6,905$8,855$5,315$5,315$4,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,490$890$1,990$3,940$400$400$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-20-12-23-43-369-3690

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20162012
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 Weight2,889 lb.3,815 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?
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
App support0Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
Total Requested91572%
Total Not Requested35028%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
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 Requested140078%
Total Not Requested40022%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
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
Total Requested212586%
Total Not Requested35014%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster Black Edition

Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
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 Requested140078%
Total Not Requested40022%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
Total Requested915100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
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 Requested140078%
Total Not Requested40022%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested162582%
Total Not Requested35018%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster GTS

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Performance meter150No
App support0Yes
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
Total Requested91555%
Total Not Requested75045%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
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
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested1475100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested91597%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested165083%
Total Not Requested35017%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45WR18 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested80059%
Total Not Requested55041%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested91597%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested80052%
Total Not Requested75048%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

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