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Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 7-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 7-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $73,765

Porsche Boxster S   
Difference: $25,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,001

Porsche Boxster S   
Difference: $32,404

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelBoxster7-Series
TrimSActiveHybrid 750i
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,700 $97,000
Base Invoice $43,512 $89,420
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  
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,360  
Floor mats 115  
Wood trim 890  
Navigation system 3,110  
Obstacle detection, rear 530  
Automatic climate control, front 550  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,735 1,200
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  
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,156  
Floor mats 98  
Wood trim 757  
Navigation system 2,644  
Obstacle detection, rear 451  
Automatic climate control, front 468  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,475 1,090
Options (change) 17,205 1,200
Options (change) 14,629 1,090
Destination 860 895
Total Price $73,765 $99,095
Total Invoice $59,001 $91,405

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 7-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,922
Model Year20082012
ModelBoxster7-Series
TrimSActiveHybrid 750i
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine295hp H6455hp V8 H
TransmissionM6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)230, 7600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18245/45-19
Total Price$73,765$99,095
Adjustments for Features0-3,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,765$95,320
Total Invoice$59,001$91,405
Adjustments for Features0-3,482
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,001$87,923

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 7-Series

Model Year20082012
ModelBoxster7-Series
TrimSActiveHybrid 750i
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power door closers $300
Power rear side windows $200
Power trunk closer $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
Brake assist $50
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Residual heat $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Power convertible top$4000 
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
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 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
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 
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,380$9,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,482

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 7-Series

Model Year20082012
ModelBoxster7-Series
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.1 in120.9 in
Length170.4 in199.8 in
Width70.9 in74.9 in
Height51.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,965 lb.4,939 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.21.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in59.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.4 in
Cargo Volume9.9 ft317.7 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 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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

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