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Porsche Boxster vs. BMW Z4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Boxster vs. BMW Z4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $67,605

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $6,965

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620162016
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterZ4Z4
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSsDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $52,100 $59,100 $63,900 $74,600 $57,500 $66,350
Premium Package Plus 3,620   2,950 1,965    
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825 3,825 3,825 3,025    
Infotainment Package 3,990   3,990 3,990    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,160 2,160 2,160   1,350 1,350
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710 550 550
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 365 615 165    
Power-folding mirrors 320 320 320 320    
Wood trim 1,790   1,790     0
Obstacle detection, rear 530   530 530 750 750
Heated steering wheel 270 270 270 270    
Voice control for nav and audio 520 520 520 520    
Voice recorder 570 570 570 570    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790 1,790 1,790      
Obstacle detection, front 330   330 330    
CD changer, in-dash 670 670 670 670    
Aluminum trim   895   895    
HD radio   1,040        
Interior ambient lighting   340        
Proximity key   790        
App support   210        
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       650    
Sport suspension (upgrade)       0    
Cold Weather Package         700 700
Technology Package         2,250 2,250
M Sport Package         2,500  
Cargo net         60 60
CD changer, remote         600 600
Satellite radio - one year subscription         350 350
Premium Package Plus 0   0 0    
Adaptive sport seats plus 0 0 0 0    
Infotainment Package 0   0 0    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0 0   1,230 1,230
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 500 500
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0    
Power-folding mirrors 0 0 0 0    
Wood trim 0   0     0
Obstacle detection, rear 0   0 0 685 685
Heated steering wheel 0 0 0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0    
Voice recorder 0 0 0 0    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 0 0      
Obstacle detection, front 0   0 0    
CD changer, in-dash 0 0 0 0    
Aluminum trim   0   0    
HD radio   0        
Interior ambient lighting   0        
Proximity key   0        
App support   0        
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       0    
Sport suspension (upgrade)       0    
Cold Weather Package         635 635
Technology Package         2,050 2,050
M Sport Package         2,275  
Cargo net         53 53
CD changer, remote         545 545
Satellite radio - one year subscription         320 320
Options (change) 21,710 14,475 21,040 14,610 9,110 6,610
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 8,293 6,018
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $74,805 $74,570 $85,935 $90,205 $67,605 $73,955

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW Z4 sDrive35i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $58,837
Model Year201620162016201620162016
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterZ4Z4
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSsDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine265hp H6265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6S7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7185, 7445, 10445, 10?, 10650, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$74,805$74,570$85,935$90,205$67,605$73,955
Adjustments for Features-5000-750-1,300-3,280-3,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,305$74,570$85,185$88,905$64,325$70,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$265$10,880$14,600$0$5,900

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW Z4

Model Year201620162016201620162016
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterZ4Z4
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSsDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150  
7-speed automated manual    $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app    $25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350  
Tires, run-flat    $150$150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100
Ski sack    $50$50
Climate Control 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500  
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0$0  
Raised top speed limiter    $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0  
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000$4000  
Power retractable hardtop    $6750$6750
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325  
CD changer, remote    $200$200
CD player    $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
DVD-compatible player    $0$0
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0  
S Voice support    $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support    $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200
Text dictation    $50$50
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices    $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer   $100  
Compass    $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights    $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50  
Performance meter   $150  
Trip computer$150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25
Visor mirror, driver    $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 $100$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300   
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 $250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0  
Wood trim$300 $300  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 $500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,140$7,640$8,390$8,940$10,920$11,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$500$0$750$1,300$3,280$3,730
Value of Feature Adjustments-70-9-14-3,050-3,467

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20162016
ModelBoxsterZ4
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase97.4 in98.3 in
Length172.2 in166.9 in
Width70.9 in70.5 in
Height50.5 in50.8 in
Curb Weight2,889 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.2 in
Cargo Volume9.9 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
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 Requested212586%
Total Not Requested35014%
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
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 seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
App support0Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
Total Requested91572%
Total Not Requested35028%

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 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
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 seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
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 Requested162582%
Total Not Requested35018%
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
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 seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
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
Porsche Boxster GTS

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 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
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 seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested120071%
Total Not Requested50029%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested142597%
Total Not Requested503%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Performance meter150No
App support0Yes
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 drive15Yes
Total Requested116570%
Total Not Requested50030%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested71585%
Total Not Requested12515%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Raised top speed limiter0No
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested71585%
Total Not Requested12515%

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