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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: $71,795

Porsche Boxster   
Difference: $1,750

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelBoxsterZ4
TrimBasesDrive35is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $50,400 $64,200
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,025 1,350
Infotainment Package 3,990  
Premium Package Plus 3,910  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 550
Aluminum trim 895  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615  
Obstacle detection, rear 530 750
Heated steering wheel 270  
Voice control for nav and audio 520  
Power-folding mirrors 320  
Obstacle detection, front 330  
CD changer, in-dash 670  
6-speed manual 0  
Cold Weather Package   850
Navigation system   2,150
Premium Package   1,100
App support   250
Proximity key   500
CD changer, remote   600
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Adaptive sport seats plus 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 1,230
Infotainment Package 0  
Premium Package Plus 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 500
Aluminum trim 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 451 685
Heated steering wheel 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Power-folding mirrors 0  
Obstacle detection, front 0  
CD changer, in-dash 0  
6-speed manual 0  
Cold Weather Package   775
Navigation system   1,955
Premium Package   1,000
App support   230
Proximity key   455
CD changer, remote   545
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 20,400 8,450
Options (change) 451 7,695
Destination 995 895
Total Price $71,795 $73,545

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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: $1,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $63,686
Model Year20142012
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, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$71,795$73,545
Adjustments for Features0-2,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,795$70,615

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20142012
ModelBoxsterZ4
TrimBasesDrive35is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
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 
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
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
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
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,065$9,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,930
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,703

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20142012
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 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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested91572%
Total Not Requested35028%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
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 Requested312581%
Total Not Requested75019%

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
Cargo net40Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested390100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested76575%
Total Not Requested25025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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