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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: $82,825

Porsche Boxster S   
Difference: $36,470

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelBoxster6-Series
TrimSM6
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $60,900 $113,100
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,320  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790  
7-speed automated manual 3,200  
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,025 3,500
Cooled or ventilated front seats 730 500
Wood trim 1,790 0
Power-folding mirrors 320  
Interior ambient lighting 340  
Obstacle detection, rear 530  
Obstacle detection, front 330  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 775  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 1,235  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710  
Premium Package 1,440  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0  
7-speed automated manual 0  
Adaptive sport seats plus 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 3,185
Cooled or ventilated front seats 0 455
Wood trim 0 0
Power-folding mirrors 0  
Interior ambient lighting 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 451  
Obstacle detection, front 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
Premium Package 0  
Options (change) 20,975 4,000
Options (change) 451 3,640
Destination 950 895
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $82,825 $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: $33,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $105,914
Model Year20132012
ModelBoxster6-Series
TrimSM6
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine315hp H6560hp V8
TransmissionS7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19265/40-19
Total Price$82,825$119,295
Adjustments for Features0-2,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$82,825$116,505

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 6-Series

Model Year20132012
ModelBoxster6-Series
TrimSM6
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$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
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar$200 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
Navigation system $600
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 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
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 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 upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$2,780$5,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,790
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,570

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 6-Series

Model Year20132012
ModelBoxster6-Series
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase97.4 in112.4 in
Length172.2 in192.8 in
Width70.9 in74.6 in
Height50.5 in53.7 in
Curb Weight2,976 lb.4,538 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 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 sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
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
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested160089%
Total Not Requested20011%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
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
Wind blocker, small100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested257596%
Total Not Requested1004%

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