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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: $90,790

Porsche Boxster S   
Difference: $7,155

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelBoxsterX5
TrimSM
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Base Price $63,900 $87,250
7-speed automated manual 3,200  
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825  
Premium Package Plus 2,950  
Infotainment Package 3,990  
Bose 505W 10 speakers 0  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,320  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710  
Rearview camera 1,515  
Power-folding mirrors 320  
Voice control for nav and audio 520  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615  
Wood trim 1,790 0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,160 3,800
Auto-dimming headlights 520  
CD changer, in-dash 670  
Active Ventilated Seat Package   1,900
Driver Assistance Package   1,900
CD changer, remote   600
App support   250
Proximity key   1,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
7-speed automated manual 0  
Adaptive sport seats plus 0  
Premium Package Plus 0  
Infotainment Package 0  
Bose 505W 10 speakers 0  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
Rearview camera 0  
Power-folding mirrors 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0  
Wood trim 0 0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 3,460
Auto-dimming headlights 0  
CD changer, in-dash 0  
Active Ventilated Seat Package   1,730
Driver Assistance Package   1,730
CD changer, remote   545
App support   230
Proximity key   910
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 25,895 9,800
Options (change) 0 8,925
Destination 995 895
Total Price $90,790 $97,945

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW X5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $87,109
Model Year20162012
ModelBoxsterX5
TrimSM
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Engine315hp H6555hp V8
TransmissionS7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG12/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)445, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19275/40-20
Total Price$90,790$97,945
Adjustments for Features0-2,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$90,790$95,595

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW X5

Model Year20162012
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
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras $500
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Roll bar$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
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 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Power convertible top$4000 
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
Off-road navigation system$0 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
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
Massage, driver seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals$75 
No leather in second row$-300 
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 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$7,980$10,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,166

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW X5

Model Year20162012
ModelBoxsterX5
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Wheelbase97.4 in115.5 in
Length172.2 in191.2 in
Width70.9 in76.1 in
Height50.5 in69.9 in
Curb Weight2,976 lb.5,368 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.22.5 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 S

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
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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested160089%
Total Not Requested20011%
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 support0Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
Total Requested915100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 M

CD changer, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested40047%
Total Not Requested45053%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Around view cameras500No
Total Requested20019%
Total Not Requested85081%

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