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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: $58,320

BMW X5 3.0si   
Difference: $5,270

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120082008
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterX5X5
TrimBaseSS Black Edition3.0si4.8i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,100 $58,600 $65,200 $46,200 $54,800
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055 3,055 3,055    
Convenience Package 2,490 2,490      
Navigation system 3,430        
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers 0        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710      
Wood trim 890 890      
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 125    
Heated front seats 525 525 525    
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530 530    
Heated steering wheel 250 250 250    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800 800 800    
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595    
CD changer, in-dash 650 650 650    
Infotainment Package   3,640      
Unbranded 600W 16 speakers       1,850 1,850
Premium Package       2,850 1,850
Technology Package       2,600 2,600
Active Ventilated Seat Package       2,100 2,100
Cold Weather Package       900 900
Satellite radio - one year subscription       595 595
iPod integration       400 400
Adaptive Sports Seats 0 0 0    
Convenience Package 0 0      
Navigation system 0        
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers 0        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0      
Wood trim 0 0      
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0    
Heated front seats 0 0 0    
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451 451    
Heated steering wheel 0 0 0    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 0 0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0    
CD changer, in-dash 0 0 0    
Infotainment Package   0      
Unbranded 600W 16 speakers       1,685 1,685
Premium Package       2,595 1,685
Technology Package       2,365 2,365
Active Ventilated Seat Package       1,910 1,910
Cold Weather Package       820 820
Satellite radio - one year subscription       540 540
iPod integration       365 365
Options (change) 14,540 14,750 6,530 11,295 10,295
Options (change) 451 451 451 10,280 9,370
Destination 950 950 950 825 825
Total Price $63,590 $74,300 $72,680 $58,320 $65,920

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW X5

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW X5 3.0si
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,304
Model Year20112011201120082008
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterX5X5
TrimBaseSS Black Edition3.0si4.8i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine255hp H6310hp H6320hp H6260hp I6350hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7325, 11325, 11600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19255/55-18255/55-18
Total Price$63,590$74,300$72,680$58,320$65,920
Adjustments for Features-50-3000-4,435-4,785
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,540$74,000$72,680$53,885$61,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,460$9,140$0$7,250

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW X5

Model Year20112011201120082008
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterX5X5
TrimBaseSS Black Edition3.0si4.8i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100
RWD$0$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$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Hill descent control   $250$250
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Rearview camera   $200$200
Roll bar$200$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$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150$150
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Roof rails   $250$250
Ski sack   $50$50
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$15  
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)   $0$0
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000  
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400  
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD changer, remote   $200$200
CD player   $125$125
iPod integration   $100$100
Media drive$15$15$15  
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0  
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
USB port$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125$125
Compass   $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Massage, driver seat   $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150
Metal pedals$75$75$75  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-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$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$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
Wood trim$300$300 $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling    $350
Total Value of Features$6,195$6,445$6,145$10,580$10,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$50$300$0$4,435$4,785
Value of Feature Adjustments-1-60-4,091-4,413

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW X5

Model Year20112008
ModelBoxsterX5
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.1 in115.5 in
Length172.1 in191.1 in
Width70.9 in76.1 in
Height50.9 in69.5 in
Curb Weight2,944 lb.4,983 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 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%
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%

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 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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested135093%
Total Not Requested1007%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested110075%
Total Not Requested36525%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S Black Edition

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 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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 3.0si

Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, remote200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%
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 link100Yes
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 Requested195080%
Total Not Requested49020%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested97574%
Total Not Requested35026%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, 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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75048%
Total Not Requested80052%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 4.8i

Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, remote200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%
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 link100Yes
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 Requested80062%
Total Not Requested49038%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested97574%
Total Not Requested35026%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, 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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75048%
Total Not Requested80052%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%

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