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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: $73,335

BMW Z4 sDrive35is   
Difference: $9,065

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092014
ModelBoxsterZ4
TrimSsDrive35is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $56,700 $65,800
Sport Chrono Package 1,320  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990  
7-speed automated manual 3,420  
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690  
Xenon HID headlights 1,560  
iPod integration 440  
Navigation system 3,110  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 550
Bluetooth cell phone link 695  
Floor mats 90  
Automatic climate control, front 550  
Audio controls on steering wheel 990  
Wood trim 890 0
Heated front seats 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 530 750
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,025 1,350
Heated steering wheel 190  
Voice control for nav and audio 595  
CD changer, in-dash 650  
Satellite radio 750  
Cold Weather Package   700
Technology Package   2,250
Cargo net   60
CD changer, remote   600
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Sport Chrono Package 306  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,692  
7-speed automated manual 0  
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587  
Xenon HID headlights 0  
iPod integration 0  
Navigation system 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 500
Bluetooth cell phone link 0  
Floor mats 0  
Automatic climate control, front 468  
Audio controls on steering wheel 842  
Wood trim 757 0
Heated front seats 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 451 685
Upholstered instrument panel, leather -306 1,230
Heated steering wheel 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
CD changer, in-dash 553  
Satellite radio 0  
Cold Weather Package   635
Technology Package   2,050
Cargo net   53
CD changer, remote   545
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 24,750 6,610
Options (change) 7,947 6,018
Destination 950 925
Total Price $82,400 $73,335

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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: $13,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $55,089
Model Year20092014
ModelBoxsterZ4
TrimSsDrive35is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine310hp H6335hp I6
TransmissionS7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7650, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$82,400$73,335
Adjustments for Features0-3,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$82,400$69,355

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20092014
ModelBoxsterZ4
TrimSsDrive35is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player $50
Off-road navigation system$0 
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
Total Value of Features$6,965$10,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,980
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,672

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20092014
ModelBoxsterZ4
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase95.1 in98.3 in
Length172.1 in166.9 in
Width70.9 in70.5 in
Height50.9 in50.8 in
Curb Weight3,042 lb.3,538 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 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

Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
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 drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71591%
Total Not Requested759%

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