Thats right... the 987s have a bunch of standard options the 986 didn't have so it's technically less expensive....and the rumor is the options will be less expensive or the same as 2004. (we'll see) So the 987 should be a better buy.
My dealer (niello in sacramento) is not marking up MSRP. If I order one he says it will be at MSRP. I'm assuming that I'm going to have to pay MSRP to be get one in jan-feb... but oh well.
Here is a link to the wallpaper images AND the preliminary price guides. They show the standard options now included in the base price.
http://definitely.com/2005_boxster_wallpaper/