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

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BMW 3-Series vs. Porsche Boxster Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $51,045

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $9,340

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072007201120112011
Model3-Series3-SeriesBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
Trim328i335iBaseSS Black Edition
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $43,200 $49,100 $48,100 $58,600 $65,200
Premium Package 2,650 1,550      
Navigation system 2,100 2,100 3,430    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 710 710  
Heated front seats 500 500 525 525 525
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350 530 530 530
Satellite radio 595 595      
iPod integration 400 400      
Power Seat Package     1,550 1,550 1,550
Convenience Package     2,490 2,490  
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers     0    
Voice control for nav and audio     595 595 595
Audio controls on steering wheel     615 615 125
Wood trim     890 890  
Infotainment Package       3,640  
Premium Package 2,410 1,410      
Navigation system 1,910 1,910 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430 0 0  
Heated front seats 455 455 0 0 0
Obstacle detection, rear 320 320 451 451 451
Satellite radio 540 540      
iPod integration 365 365      
Power Seat Package     0 0 0
Convenience Package     0 0  
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers     0    
Voice control for nav and audio     0 0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel     0 0 0
Wood trim     0 0  
Infotainment Package       0  
Options (change) 7,070 5,970 11,335 11,545 3,325
Options (change) 6,430 5,430 451 451 451
Destination 775 775 950 950 950
Total Price $51,045 $55,845 $60,385 $71,095 $69,475

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 3-Series 328i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,018
Model Year20072007201120112011
Model3-Series3-SeriesBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
Trim328i335iBaseSS Black Edition
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine230hp I6300hp I6255hp H6310hp H6320hp H6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 13185, 7325, 11325, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$51,045$55,845$60,385$71,095$69,475
Adjustments for Features-3,845-4,095-50-3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,200$51,750$60,335$70,795$69,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,550$0$10,460$9,140

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20072007201120112011
Model3-Series3-SeriesBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
Trim328i335iBaseSS Black Edition
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Wind blocker, small  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500   
Roll bar  $200$200$200
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50   
Cargo net  $40$40$40
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125   
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150   
Residual heat$50$50   
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Power convertible top  $4000$4000$4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750   
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400$400
Infotainment 
iPod integration$100$100   
Media drive  $15$15$15
Off-road navigation system  $0$0$0
Surround sound $250 $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125   
Compass$0$0   
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats  $75$75$75
Folding second row seats w/o opening to trunk$75$75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Total Value of Features$9,290$9,540$5,495$5,745$5,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,845$4,095$50$300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,537-3,767-1-60

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See a complete comparison of BMW 3-Series vs. Porsche Boxster features.

Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20072011
Model3-SeriesBoxster
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase108.7 in95.1 in
Length180.6 in172.1 in
Width70.2 in70.9 in
Height54.5 in50.9 in
Curb Weight3,793 lb.2,944 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.1 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		9.0 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		12.2 ft39.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of BMW 3-Series vs. Porsche Boxster specs.

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested155079%
Total Not Requested40021%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested85098%
Total Not Requested152%
Power Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Power Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested110075%
Total Not Requested36525%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S Black Edition

Power Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

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