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BMW 3-Series vs. Porsche 718 Boxster Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. Porsche 718 Boxster Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $62,770

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $5,425

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620172017
Model3-Series718 Boxster718 Boxster
TrimM3BaseS
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $56,600 $56,000 $68,400
Cold Weather Package (convertible) 750    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat 400    
Rear spoiler 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 640 640
Obstacle detection, rear 350    
Xenon HID headlights 700    
Navigation system 1,800 1,730 1,730
Premium Package   1,370 1,370
Adaptive sport seats plus   3,825 3,825
Heated steering wheel   470 470
Torque vectoring, brake-based   1,320 1,320
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,790  
Sport suspension (upgrade)     2,070
Cold Weather Package (convertible) 685    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat 365    
Rear spoiler 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 0 0
Obstacle detection, rear 320    
Xenon HID headlights 635    
Navigation system 1,640 0 0
Premium Package   0 0
Adaptive sport seats plus   0 0
Heated steering wheel   0 0
Torque vectoring, brake-based   0 0
Adaptive dampers - electrical   0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)     0
Options (change) 4,475 11,145 11,425
Options (change) 4,075 0 0
Destination 695 1,050 1,050
Gas Tax 1,000 0 0
Total Price $62,770 $68,195 $80,875

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Porsche 718 Boxster

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 3-Series M3
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche 718 Boxster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $56,445
Model Year200620172017
Model3-Series718 Boxster718 Boxster
TrimM3BaseS
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine333hp I6300hp H4350hp H4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10110, 6110, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$62,770$68,195$80,875
Adjustments for Features0-2,600-2,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,770$65,595$78,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,680

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Porsche 718 Boxster

Model Year200620172017
Model3-Series718 Boxster718 Boxster
TrimM3BaseS
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Wind blocker, small $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Rearview camera $200$200
Roll bar $200$200
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Ski sack$50  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Residual heat $50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Mid-engine configuration $0$0
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler$200  
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
Media drive, small $5$5
Off-road navigation system $0$0
Satellite radio $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Floor mats $75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Alloy wheels $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,335$4,935$4,935
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,600$2,600
Value of Feature Adjustments0-40-34

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Porsche 718 Boxster

Model Year20062017
Model3-Series718 Boxster
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase107.3 in97.4 in
Length176.7 in172.4 in
Width69.2 in70.9 in
Height54.0 in50.4 in
Curb Weight3,561 lb.2,945 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.14.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room45.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume7.7 ft39.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Cold Weather Package (convertible)
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%

Option Package Details
Porsche 718 Boxster

Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%
Torque vectoring, brake-based
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested70055%
Total Not Requested57545%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
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 length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%

Option Package Details
Porsche 718 Boxster S

Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%
Torque vectoring, brake-based
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Sport suspension (upgrade)
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Total Requested25033%
Total Not Requested50067%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested70055%
Total Not Requested57545%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
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 length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%

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