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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: $66,320

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $7,540

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162009
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterZ4
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSsDrive35i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $52,100 $59,100 $63,900 $74,600 $51,650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,160 2,160 2,160   1,350
Infotainment Package 3,990   3,990 3,990  
Premium Package Plus 3,620   2,950 1,965  
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825 3,825 3,825 3,025  
CD changer, in-dash 670 670 670 670  
Obstacle detection, front 330   330 330  
Obstacle detection, rear 530   530 530 750
Voice control for nav and audio 520 520 520 520  
Power-folding mirrors 320 320 320 320  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790 1,790 1,790    
Heated steering wheel 270 270 270 270  
Aluminum trim 895 895 895 895  
Auto-dimming headlights 520 520 520 520 200
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 365 615 165  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710 550
HD radio   1,040      
Proximity key   790     500
Interior ambient lighting   340      
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0    
Sport suspension (upgrade)       0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       650  
Premium Sound Package         2,000
Navigation system         2,100
Premium Package         2,500
Sport Package         2,300
Cold Weather Package         1,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription         595
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0 0   1,230
Infotainment Package 0   0 0  
Premium Package Plus 0   0 0  
Adaptive sport seats plus 0 0 0 0  
CD changer, in-dash 0 0 0 0  
Obstacle detection, front 0   0 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 0   0 0 685
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0  
Power-folding mirrors 0 0 0 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 0 0    
Heated steering wheel 0 0 0 0  
Aluminum trim 0 0 0 0  
Auto-dimming headlights 0 0 0 0 180
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 500
HD radio   0      
Proximity key   0     455
Interior ambient lighting   0      
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0    
Sport suspension (upgrade)       0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       0  
Premium Sound Package         1,820
Navigation system         1,910
Premium Package         2,275
Sport Package         2,095
Cold Weather Package         910
Satellite radio - one year subscription         540
Options (change) 20,765 14,215 20,095 14,560 13,845
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 12,600
Destination 995 995 995 995 825
Total Price $73,860 $74,310 $84,990 $90,155 $66,320

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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: $9,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $58,099
Model Year20162016201620162009
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterZ4
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSsDrive35i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine265hp H6265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6300hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7185, 7445, 10445, 10650, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20225/40-18
Total Price$73,860$74,310$84,990$90,155$66,320
Adjustments for Features-3000-550-1,300-2,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,560$74,310$84,440$88,855$64,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$750$10,880$15,295$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20162016201620162009
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterZ4
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSsDrive35i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $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
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Ski sack    $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 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0$0 
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Regenerative braking$0$0$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
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400 
Infotainment 
App support$0 $0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325 
CD changer, remote    $200
CD player    $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player    $0
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250
SD Card slot    $25
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer   $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights    $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
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 $500
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Total Value of Features$7,990$7,690$8,240$8,990$9,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$300$0$550$1,300$2,030
Value of Feature Adjustments-40-6-14-1,865

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20162009
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.3,242 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

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
App support0No
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested91572%
Total Not Requested35028%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-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 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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%

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 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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0No
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested915100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-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 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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%

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 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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested120071%
Total Not Requested50029%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Performance meter150No
App support0No
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested116570%
Total Not Requested50030%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested142597%
Total Not Requested503%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested79097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested47558%
Total Not Requested35042%
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested190090%
Total Not Requested20010%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested39072%
Total Not Requested15028%

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