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Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 6-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 6-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $74,120

Porsche Boxster S   
Difference: $44,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,303

Porsche Boxster S   
Difference: $50,127

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Model Year20082012
ModelBoxster6-Series
TrimSM6
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $55,700 $113,100
Base Invoice $43,512 $104,050
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690  
Sport Chrono Package 920  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990  
Xenon HID headlights 1,090  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690  
Heated front seats 480  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 725  
Obstacle detection, rear 530  
Navigation system 3,110  
Automatic climate control, front 550  
Floor mats 115  
Audio controls on steering wheel 990  
Wood trim 890 0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,735 3,500
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587  
Sport Chrono Package 782  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,692  
Xenon HID headlights 927  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 587  
Heated front seats 408  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 616  
Obstacle detection, rear 451  
Navigation system 2,644  
Automatic climate control, front 468  
Floor mats 98  
Audio controls on steering wheel 842  
Wood trim 757 0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,475 3,185
Options (change) 17,560 3,500
Options (change) 14,931 3,185
Destination 860 895
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $74,120 $118,795
Total Invoice $59,303 $109,430

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 6-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,024
Model Year20082012
ModelBoxster6-Series
TrimSM6
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine295hp H6560hp V8
TransmissionM6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)230, 7500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18265/40-19
Total Price$74,120$118,795
Adjustments for Features0-5,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,120$113,255
Total Invoice$59,303$109,430
Adjustments for Features0-5,103
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,303$104,327

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 6-Series

Model Year20082012
ModelBoxster6-Series
TrimSM6
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Power retractable rear window $350
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Brake assist $50
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Residual heat $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Chronometer$100 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
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 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals$75 
No leather in second row$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,355$6,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,103

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 6-Series

Model Year20082012
ModelBoxster6-Series
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase95.1 in112.4 in
Length170.4 in192.8 in
Width70.9 in74.6 in
Height51.0 in53.7 in
Curb Weight2,965 lb.4,538 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in49.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in30.5 in
Cargo Volume9.9 ft310.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

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