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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: $72,100

Porsche Boxster   
Difference: $1,855

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132016
ModelBoxsterZ4
TrimBasesDrive35is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $49,500 $66,350
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,025 1,350
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 550
Sport suspension (upgrade) 1,235  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790  
Interior ambient lighting 340  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615  
Power-folding mirrors 320  
Wood trim 1,790 0
Obstacle detection, rear 530 750
Heated steering wheel 270  
Voice control for nav and audio 520  
Infotainment Package 3,860  
App support 210  
Voice recorder 570  
Obstacle detection, front 330  
CD changer, in-dash 670  
6-speed manual 0  
Premium Package 2,040  
Cold Weather Package   700
Technology Package   2,250
Cargo net   60
CD changer, remote   600
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 1,230
Adaptive sport seats plus 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 500
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0  
Interior ambient lighting 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0  
Power-folding mirrors 0  
Wood trim 0 0
Obstacle detection, rear 451 685
Heated steering wheel 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Infotainment Package 0  
App support 0  
Voice recorder 0  
Obstacle detection, front 0  
CD changer, in-dash 0  
6-speed manual 0  
Premium Package 0  
Cold Weather Package   635
Technology Package   2,050
Cargo net   53
CD changer, remote   545
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 21,650 6,610
Options (change) 451 6,018
Destination 950 995
Total Price $72,100 $73,955

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW Z4 sDrive35is
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $63,772
Model Year20132016
ModelBoxsterZ4
TrimBasesDrive35is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine265hp H6335hp I6
TransmissionM6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/30 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7650, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$72,100$73,955
Adjustments for Features0-3,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,100$70,125

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20132016
ModelBoxsterZ4
TrimBasesDrive35is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Residual heat$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Exterior 
Power convertible top$4000 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $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
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$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 thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,790$10,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,830
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,560

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20132016
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 Weight2,888 lb.3,538 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

Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, 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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
Total Requested86571%
Total Not Requested35029%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, 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
Wind blocker, small100No
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
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested272586%
Total Not Requested45014%

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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