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Porsche Boxster vs. BMW X5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Boxster vs. BMW X5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $54,175

BMW X5 3.0si   
Difference: $5,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,015

BMW X5 3.0si   
Difference: $1,448

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelBoxsterBoxsterX5X5
TrimBaseS3.0si4.8i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $45,800 $55,700 $46,200 $54,800
Base Invoice $39,923 $43,512 $42,685 $50,595
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055 3,055    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690 690    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690    
Floor mats 115 115    
Wood trim 890 890    
Automatic climate control, front 550 550    
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,360 1,360    
Xenon HID headlights 1,090 1,090    
Heated front seats 480 480 500 500
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530 700 700
Navigation system 3,110 3,110 1,900 1,900
Multicontour seats     1,200 1,200
Premium Package     2,850 1,850
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597 2,597    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587 587    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 587 587    
Floor mats 98 98    
Wood trim 757 757    
Automatic climate control, front 468 468    
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,156 1,156    
Xenon HID headlights 927 927    
Heated front seats 408 408 455 455
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451 635 635
Navigation system 2,644 2,644 1,730 1,730
Multicontour seats     1,090 1,090
Premium Package     2,595 1,685
Options (change) 12,560 12,560 7,150 6,150
Options (change) 10,680 10,680 6,505 5,595
Destination 860 860 825 825
Total Price $59,220 $69,120 $54,175 $61,775
Total Invoice $51,463 $55,052 $50,015 $57,015

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW X5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X5 3.0si
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,441
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelBoxsterBoxsterX5X5
TrimBaseS3.0si4.8i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine245hp H6295hp H6260hp I6350hp V8
TransmissionM5M6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4230, 7205, 10205, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18255/55-18255/55-18
Total Price$59,220$69,120$54,175$61,775
Adjustments for Features0-150-4,325-4,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,220$68,970$49,850$57,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,750$0$7,250
Total Invoice$51,463$55,052$50,015$57,015
Adjustments for Features0-119-3,993-4,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,463$54,933$46,022$52,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,470$0$6,678

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW X5

Model Year2008200820082008
ModelBoxsterBoxsterX5X5
TrimBaseS3.0si4.8i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down  $50$50
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Hill descent control  $250$250
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Roll bar$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net  $40$40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo net$40$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper  $175$175
Residual heat  $50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0$0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Power convertible top$4000$4000  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals$75$75  
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Total Value of Features$5,280$5,430$9,605$9,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$4,325$4,675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-119-3,993-4,315

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW X5

Model Year20082008
ModelBoxsterX5
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.1 in115.5 in
Length170.4 in191.1 in
Width70.9 in76.1 in
Height51.0 in69.5 in
Curb Weight2,856 lb.4,983 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.23.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in60.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in40.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.9 ft37.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
9.921.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.961.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

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%

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%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 3.0si

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
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 Requested45039%
Total Not Requested70061%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested185076%
Total Not Requested59024%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 4.8i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
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 Requested45039%
Total Not Requested70061%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested59046%

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