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BMW 3-Series vs. Porsche Boxster Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
BMW 3-Series vs. Porsche Boxster Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $60,970 BMW 3-Series M3 | ||
| Difference: $5,505 | ||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2013 |
| Model | 3-Series | Boxster |
| Trim | M3 | Base |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible |
| Base Price | $56,600 | $49,500 |
| Cold Weather Package (convertible) | 750 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 400 | |
| Rear spoiler | 0 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 475 | 710 |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 350 | 530 |
| Xenon HID headlights | 700 | |
| Adaptive sport seats plus | 3,825 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | 1,320 | |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 1,790 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 1,235 | |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 615 | |
| Aluminum trim | 760 | |
| 7-speed automated manual | 3,200 | |
| Premium Package | 2,040 | |
| Cold Weather Package (convertible) | 685 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 365 | |
| Rear spoiler | 0 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 430 | 0 |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 320 | 451 |
| Xenon HID headlights | 635 | |
| Adaptive sport seats plus | 0 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | 0 | |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 0 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 0 | |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 0 | |
| Aluminum trim | 0 | |
| 7-speed automated manual | 0 | |
| Premium Package | 0 | |
| Options (change) | 2,675 | 16,025 |
| Options (change) | 2,435 | 451 |
| Destination | 695 | 950 |
| Gas Tax | 1,000 | 0 |
| Total Price | $60,970 | $66,475 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Porsche Boxster
| Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 3-Series M3 | ||
| Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,560 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $54,476 | ||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2013 |
| Model | 3-Series | Boxster |
| Trim | M3 | Base |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible |
| Engine | 333hp I6 | 265hp H6 |
| Transmission | M6 | S7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 16/24 MPG | 22/32 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 10 | 50, 4 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-18 | 235/45-18 |
| Total Price | $60,970 | $66,475 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,945 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $60,970 | $63,530 |
Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Porsche Boxster
| Model Year | 2006 | 2013 |
| Model | 3-Series | Boxster |
| Trim | M3 | Base |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | |
| RWD | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | |
| Wind blocker, small | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Auto-raising roll bars / headrests | $500 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | |
| Roll bar | $200 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Cargo net | $40 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |
| Ski sack | $50 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | |
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | |
| Mid-engine configuration | $0 | |
| Regenerative braking | $0 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Body kit | $0 | |
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |
| Retractable rear spoiler | $400 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| Aux input | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | |
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | |
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Floor mats | $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 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | |
| 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 | ||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | |
| Alloy wheels | $350 | |
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $2,235 | $5,180 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $2,945 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -62 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Porsche Boxster
| Model Year | 2006 | 2013 |
| Model | 3-Series | Boxster |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible |
| Wheelbase | 107.3 in | 97.4 in |
| Length | 176.7 in | 172.2 in |
| Width | 69.2 in | 70.9 in |
| Height | 54.0 in | 50.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,778 lb. | 2,954 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.6 gal. | 16.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.0 in | 38.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.5 in | 51.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 53.4 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.7 in | 42.6 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 45.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 32.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume | 7.7 ft3 | 9.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3
| Cold Weather Package (convertible) | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 17% |
Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster
| Torque vectoring / active trace control | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Torque vectoring / active trace control | 100 | No |
| Limited-slip rear differential | 300 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 300 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 25% |
| 7-speed automated manual | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 7-speed automated manual | 0 | Yes |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 100% |
| Adaptive sport seats plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | No |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 33% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Wind blocker, small | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Residual heat | 50 | No |
| Automatic air recirculation | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 2300 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 875 | 28% |
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