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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: $63,370

BMW X5 3.0si   
Difference: $8,750

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620082008
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterX5X5
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTS3.0si4.8i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $52,100 $59,100 $63,900 $74,600 $46,200 $54,800
Premium Package Plus 3,620   2,950 1,965    
Infotainment Package 3,990   3,990 3,990    
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825 3,825 3,825 3,025    
CD changer, in-dash 670 670 670 670    
Power-folding mirrors 320 320 320 320    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790 1,790 1,790      
Voice control for nav and audio 520 520 520 520    
Rearview camera 1,515 655 1,515 1,515    
Heated steering wheel 270 270 270 270    
Wood trim 1,515   1,515      
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 365 615 165    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710    
HD radio   1,040     350 350
Proximity key   790     1,000 1,000
Cooled or ventilated front seats   730   730    
Interior ambient lighting   340        
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0      
Sport suspension (upgrade)       0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       650    
Unbranded 600W 16 speakers         1,850 1,850
Premium Package         2,850 1,850
Sport Package         3,700 3,700
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
Premium Package Plus 0   0 0    
Infotainment Package 0   0 0    
Adaptive sport seats plus 0 0 0 0    
CD changer, in-dash 0 0 0 0    
Power-folding mirrors 0 0 0 0    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 0 0      
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0    
Rearview camera 0 0 0 0    
Heated steering wheel 0 0 0 0    
Wood trim 0   0      
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0    
HD radio   0     320 320
Proximity key   0     910 910
Cooled or ventilated front seats   0   0    
Interior ambient lighting   0        
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0      
Sport suspension (upgrade)       0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       0    
Unbranded 600W 16 speakers         1,685 1,685
Premium Package         2,595 1,685
Sport Package         3,365 3,365
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) 19,360 12,025 18,690 14,530 16,345 15,345
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 14,875 13,965
Destination 995 995 995 995 825 825
Total Price $72,455 $72,120 $83,585 $90,125 $63,370 $70,970

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW X5

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW X5 3.0si
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $54,023
Model Year201620162016201620082008
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterX5X5
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTS3.0si4.8i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine265hp H6265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6260hp I6350hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6M6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7185, 7445, 10445, 10600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20255/50-19255/50-19
Total Price$72,455$72,120$83,585$90,125$63,370$70,970
Adjustments for Features-3000-800-2,550-3,685-4,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,155$72,120$82,785$87,575$59,685$66,935
Cost Above Minimum$35$0$10,665$15,455$0$7,250

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW X5

Model Year201620162016201620082008
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterX5X5
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTS3.0si4.8i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100$1100
RWD$0$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
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0
Hill descent control    $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Roll bar$200$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor    $50$50
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$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate    $150$150
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100
Roof rails    $250$250
Ski sack    $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents    $100$100
Rear wiper    $175$175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500  
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0$0  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0  
Body kit (gray/black)    $0$0
Bodyside moldings    $75$75
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0  
Panoramic sunroof    $1200$1200
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000$4000  
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400  
Wheel-lip moldings    $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0 $0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325  
CD changer, remote    $200$200
CD player    $125$125
iPod integration    $100$100
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio$200$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$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer   $100  
Compass    $0$0
Cornering lights    $50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights    $125$125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25$25
Performance meter   $150  
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$100  
Folding second row seats    $300$300
Leather door panel trim  $250 $250$250
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$75  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat    $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat    $100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000  
Wood trim$300 $300 $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500$500
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 $500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling     $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100  
Total Value of Features$6,770$6,470$7,270$9,020$10,155$10,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$300$0$800$2,550$3,685$4,035
Value of Feature Adjustments-40-10-28-3,395-3,717

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW X5

Model Year20162008
ModelBoxsterX5
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Wheelbase97.4 in115.5 in
Length172.2 in191.1 in
Width70.9 in76.1 in
Height50.5 in69.5 in
Curb Weight2,889 lb.4,983 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.23.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in60.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 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

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested2475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
App support0No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Total Requested90071%
Total Not Requested36529%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested160089%
Total Not Requested20011%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster Black Edition

Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested160089%
Total Not Requested20011%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested1975100%
Total Not Requested00%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Total Requested90098%
Total Not Requested152%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested160089%
Total Not Requested20011%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster GTS

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested1475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested150088%
Total Not Requested20012%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Performance meter150No
App support0No
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Total Requested115069%
Total Not Requested51531%

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 seat150Yes
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 mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested215088%
Total Not Requested29012%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
255/50YR19 tires400No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Total Requested95051%
Total Not Requested90049%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%
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 seat150Yes
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 mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested100078%
Total Not Requested29022%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
255/50YR19 tires400No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Total Requested95051%
Total Not Requested90049%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%
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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