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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: $79,260

Porsche Boxster S   
Difference: $40,035

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelBoxster6-Series
TrimSM6
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $58,600 $113,100
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055  
Convenience Package 2,490  
Sport Chrono Package 960  
Infotainment Package 3,640  
6-speed manual 0  
Limited-slip rear differential 950  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,025 3,500
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800 500
Heated front seats 525  
Obstacle detection, rear 530  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 2,090  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615  
Voice control for nav and audio 595  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 725  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710  
Wood trim   0
Adaptive Sports Seats 0  
Convenience Package 0  
Sport Chrono Package 0  
Infotainment Package 0  
6-speed manual 0  
Limited-slip rear differential 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 3,185
Cooled or ventilated front seats 0 455
Heated front seats 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 451  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 19,710 4,000
Options (change) 451 3,640
Destination 950 895
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $79,260 $119,295

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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: $35,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $104,454
Model Year20122012
ModelBoxster6-Series
TrimSM6
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine310hp H6560hp V8
TransmissionM6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)325, 11500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18265/40-19
Total Price$79,260$119,295
Adjustments for Features0-4,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,260$114,920

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 6-Series

Model Year20122012
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
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
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
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Off-road navigation system$0 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Chronometer$100 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
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
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,955$6,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,030

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 6-Series

Model Year20122012
ModelBoxster6-Series
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase95.1 in112.4 in
Length172.1 in192.8 in
Width70.9 in74.6 in
Height50.9 in53.7 in
Curb Weight2,987 lb.4,538 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 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
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested135093%
Total Not Requested1007%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested91562%
Total Not Requested55038%

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