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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: $66,175

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $7,685

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620112011
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterZ4Z4
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSsDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $52,100 $59,100 $63,900 $74,600 $52,400 $61,550
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,160 2,160 2,160   1,350 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   530 530 750 750
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 520 520 520 520 250 250
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 365 615 165    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710 550 550
HD radio   1,040        
App support   210     250 250
Proximity key   790     500 500
Interior ambient lighting   340        
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0      
Sport suspension (upgrade)       0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       650    
Navigation system         2,100 2,100
Premium Package         2,500 2,500
Sport Package         2,300  
Cold Weather Package         1,000 1,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription         350 350
CD changer, remote         600 600
iPod integration         400 400
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0 0   1,230 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 0 685 685
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 0 230 230
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 500 500
HD radio   0        
App support   0     230 230
Proximity key   0     455 455
Interior ambient lighting   0        
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0      
Sport suspension (upgrade)       0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       0    
Navigation system         1,910 1,910
Premium Package         2,275 2,275
Sport Package         2,095  
Cold Weather Package         910 910
Satellite radio - one year subscription         320 320
CD changer, remote         545 545
iPod integration         365 365
Options (change) 20,765 14,425 20,095 14,560 12,900 10,600
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 11,750 9,655
Destination 995 995 995 995 875 875
Total Price $73,860 $74,520 $84,990 $90,155 $66,175 $73,025

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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: $9,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $58,343
Model Year201620162016201620112011
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterZ4Z4
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSsDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine265hp H6265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7185, 7445, 10445, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$73,860$74,520$84,990$90,155$66,175$73,025
Adjustments for Features-3000-550-1,300-1,855-3,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,560$74,520$84,440$88,855$64,320$69,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$960$10,880$15,295$0$5,600

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW Z4

Model Year201620162016201620112011
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterZ4Z4
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSsDrive35isDrive35is
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150 
7-speed automated manual     $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app    $25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$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$150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100
Ski sack    $50$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$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$6750
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325  
CD changer, remote    $200$200
CD player    $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250$250
SD Card slot    $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200
Voice control for external devices    $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer   $100  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights    $125$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$25
Visor mirror, driver    $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300   
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 $250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50$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$500
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$7,965$7,665$8,215$8,965$9,520$10,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$300$0$550$1,300$1,855$3,105
Value of Feature Adjustments-40-6-14-1,711-2,864

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20162011
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 support0Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
Total Requested91572%
Total Not Requested35028%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
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
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
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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
Total Requested915100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-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
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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested120071%
Total Not Requested50029%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested142597%
Total Not Requested503%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Performance meter150No
App support0Yes
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
Total Requested91555%
Total Not Requested75045%

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
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested74097%
Total Not Requested253%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested192589%
Total Not Requested25011%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

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
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested74097%
Total Not Requested253%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested192589%
Total Not Requested25011%
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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