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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

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Porsche Boxster S   
Difference: $73,825

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Model Year20082006
Model3-SeriesBoxster
TrimM3S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $64,950 $0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 0
Navigation system 2,100 0
7-speed automated manual 2,700  
Rear spoiler 0  
Front sport buckets   0
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   0
5-speed shiftable automatic   0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910 0
Navigation system 1,910 0
7-speed automated manual 2,455  
Rear spoiler 0  
Front sport buckets   0
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   0
5-speed shiftable automatic   0
Options (change) 6,350 0
Options (change) 5,775 0
Destination 825 0
Gas Tax 1,700 0
Total Price $73,825 $0

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $56,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,102
Model Year20082006
Model3-SeriesBoxster
TrimM3S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine414hp V8280hp H6
TransmissionS7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10230, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$73,825$0
Adjustments for Features-17,4550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,370$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20082006
Model3-SeriesBoxster
TrimM3S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150 
Power front side windows$250 
Power locks$275 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote keyless entry$225 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
Antilock brakes (ABS)$400 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Console with shifter$150 
Climate Control 
Air conditioning$900 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear defrost$200 
Residual heat$50 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Outside temperature display$50 
Power mirrors$150 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Tachometer$75 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Folding second row seats w/o opening to trunk$75 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$18,455$1,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$17,455$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-16,1330

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20082006
Model3-SeriesBoxster
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase108.7 in95.1 in
Length180.6 in170.4 in
Width70.2 in70.9 in
Height54.5 in51.0 in
Curb Weight4,145 lb.3,053 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.1 gal.17.0 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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