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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: $72,855

BMW Z4 sDrive35is   
Difference: $5,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $63,260

Porsche Boxster S   
Difference: $4,468

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082015
ModelBoxsterZ4
TrimSsDrive35is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $55,700 $65,800
Base Invoice $43,512 $61,215
Preferred Package 2,190  
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055  
Sport Chrono Package 920  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 550
Automatic climate control, front 550  
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,360  
Xenon HID headlights 1,090  
Wood trim 890 0
CD changer, remote 650 600
Obstacle detection, rear 530 750
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,735 1,350
Navigation system 3,110  
Voice recorder 650  
5-speed shiftable automatic 2,805  
Technology Package   2,250
Cargo net   60
Heated front seats   500
Preferred Package 1,862  
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597  
Sport Chrono Package 782  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,692  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 587 500
Automatic climate control, front 468  
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,156  
Xenon HID headlights 927  
Wood trim 757 0
CD changer, remote 553 545
Obstacle detection, rear 451 685
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,475 1,230
Navigation system 2,644  
Voice recorder 553  
5-speed shiftable automatic 2,384  
Technology Package   2,050
Cargo net   53
Heated front seats   455
Options (change) 22,215 6,060
Options (change) 18,888 5,518
Destination 860 995
Total Price $78,775 $72,855
Total Invoice $63,260 $67,728

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW Z4 sDrive35is
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $196
Model Year20082015
ModelBoxsterZ4
TrimSsDrive35is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine295hp H6335hp I6
TransmissionT5S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)325, 11650, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$78,775$72,855
Adjustments for Features0-4,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$78,775$68,260
Total Invoice$63,260$67,728
Adjustments for Features0-4,272
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,260$63,456

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20082015
ModelBoxsterZ4
TrimSsDrive35is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Power convertible top$4000 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
S Voice support $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,340$10,935
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,595
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,272

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20082015
ModelBoxsterZ4
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase95.1 in98.3 in
Length170.4 in166.9 in
Width70.9 in70.5 in
Height51.0 in50.8 in
Curb Weight3,053 lb.3,538 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.2 in
Cargo Volume9.9 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Floor mats75Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested92573%
Total Not Requested35027%
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%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested60071%
Total Not Requested24029%

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