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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: $79,850

Porsche Boxster S   
Difference: $13,045

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelBoxsterX5
TrimSM
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Base Price $56,700 $87,250
Xenon HID headlights 1,560  
7-speed automated manual 3,420  
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690  
iPod integration 440  
Navigation system 3,110  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710  
Obstacle detection, rear 530  
Heated front seats 500  
Voice control for nav and audio 595  
Automatic climate control, front 550  
Audio controls on steering wheel 990  
Floor mats 90  
Bluetooth cell phone link 695  
Wood trim 890 0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,025 3,800
CD changer, in-dash 650  
Satellite radio 750  
Limited-slip rear differential 950  
CD changer, remote   600
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Xenon HID headlights 0  
7-speed automated manual 0  
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587  
iPod integration 0  
Navigation system 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 451  
Heated front seats 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Automatic climate control, front 468  
Audio controls on steering wheel 842  
Floor mats 0  
Bluetooth cell phone link 0  
Wood trim 757 0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather -306 3,460
CD changer, in-dash 553  
Satellite radio 0  
Limited-slip rear differential 0  
CD changer, remote   545
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 22,200 4,750
Options (change) 5,949 4,325
Destination 950 895
Total Price $79,850 $92,895

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW X5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $75,313
Model Year20092012
ModelBoxsterX5
TrimSM
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Engine310hp H6555hp V8
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG12/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18275/40-20
Total Price$79,850$92,895
Adjustments for Features0-3,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,850$89,145

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW X5

Model Year20092012
ModelBoxsterX5
TrimSM
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Power rear side windows $200
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
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, front $150
Roll bar$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Power convertible top$4000 
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player $50
Off-road navigation system$0 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
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 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$7,230$10,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,750
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,458

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW X5

Model Year20092012
ModelBoxsterX5
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.1 in115.5 in
Length172.1 in191.2 in
Width70.9 in76.1 in
Height50.9 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,042 lb.5,368 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.22.5 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 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 M

CD changer, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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