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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: $77,675

Porsche Boxster S   
Difference: $950

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201320132013
ModelBoxster7-Series7-Series7-Series
TrimS740i750iAlpina B7
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $58,600 $73,600 $86,800 $128,100
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055      
Infotainment Package 3,640      
Convenience Package 2,490      
Sport Chrono Package 960      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710      
Obstacle detection, rear 530      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 2,090      
Audio controls on steering wheel 615      
Voice control for nav and audio 595      
Heated front seats 525      
Wood trim 890      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,025   1,200  
6-speed manual 0      
Multicontour seats   1,300    
Upgraded leather upholstery   2,800    
Adaptive Sports Seats 0      
Infotainment Package 0      
Convenience Package 0      
Sport Chrono Package 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0      
Obstacle detection, rear 451      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0      
Audio controls on steering wheel 0      
Voice control for nav and audio 0      
Heated front seats 0      
Wood trim 0      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0   1,090  
6-speed manual 0      
Multicontour seats   1,185    
Upgraded leather upholstery   2,550    
Options (change) 18,125 4,100 1,200 0
Options (change) 451 3,735 1,090 0
Destination 950 925 925 925
Total Price $77,675 $78,625 $88,925 $129,025

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 7-Series 740i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $69,756
Model Year2012201320132013
ModelBoxster7-Series7-Series7-Series
TrimS740i750iAlpina B7
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp H6315hp I6445hp V8540hp V8
TransmissionM6T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)325, 11205, 12600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18245/50-18245/45-19245/35-21
Total Price$77,675$78,625$88,925$129,025
Adjustments for Features0-1,510-2,410-5,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,675$77,115$86,515$123,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,400$46,100

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 7-Series

Model Year2012201320132013
ModelBoxster7-Series7-Series7-Series
TrimS740i750iAlpina B7
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power door closers  $300$300
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Sunshades, second row, power   $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Wind blocker, small$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Roll bar$200   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo net$40   
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Ski sack   $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Residual heat $50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15   
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Mid-engine configuration$0   
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Power convertible top$4000   
Rear spoiler   $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, remote   $200
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
DVD-compatible player   $0
HD radio $50$50$50
Off-road navigation system$0   
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound$250 $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Text dictation $50$50$50
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Chronometer$100   
Compass $0$0$0
Fog light, rear$100   
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Ceramic controls   $0
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Heated second row seats   $200
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals$75   
No leather in second row$-300   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100   
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,930$7,440$8,340$11,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,510$2,410$5,810
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,393-2,224-5,357

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 7-Series

Model Year20122013
ModelBoxster7-Series
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.1 in120.9 in
Length172.1 in199.8 in
Width70.9 in74.9 in
Height50.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,987 lb.4,975 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 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 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%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested111576%
Total Not Requested35024%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 740i

Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested30035%
Total Not Requested55065%

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