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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: $80,295 BMW 3-Series M3 | ||
| Difference: $4,375 | ||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2014 |
| Model | 3-Series | Boxster |
| Trim | M3 | S |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible |
| Base Price | $66,500 | $62,100 |
| Premium Package | 1,350 | |
| Technology Package | 3,250 | |
| 7-speed automated manual | 2,900 | 3,200 |
| Rear spoiler | 0 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 475 | 710 |
| Leather door panel trim | 1,100 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 350 | 530 |
| Wood trim | 0 | 1,515 |
| Heated front seats | 500 | |
| HD radio | 350 | |
| iPod integration | 400 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 595 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | 1,320 | |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 1,790 | |
| Premium Package Plus | 3,240 | |
| Infotainment Package | 3,990 | |
| Bose 505W 10 speakers | 0 | |
| Adaptive sport seats plus | 3,825 | |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 615 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 520 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | 320 | |
| Premium Package | 1,230 | |
| Technology Package | 2,960 | |
| 7-speed automated manual | 2,640 | 0 |
| Rear spoiler | 0 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 430 | 0 |
| Leather door panel trim | 1,000 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 320 | 451 |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 |
| Heated front seats | 455 | |
| HD radio | 315 | |
| iPod integration | 365 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 540 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | 0 | |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 0 | |
| Premium Package Plus | 0 | |
| Infotainment Package | 0 | |
| Bose 505W 10 speakers | 0 | |
| Adaptive sport seats plus | 0 | |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 0 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 0 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | 0 | |
| Options (change) | 11,270 | 21,575 |
| Options (change) | 10,255 | 451 |
| Destination | 825 | 995 |
| Gas Tax | 1,700 | 0 |
| Total Price | $80,295 | $84,670 |
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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 S | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,835 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $70,423 | ||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2014 |
| Model | 3-Series | Boxster |
| Trim | M3 | S |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible |
| Engine | 414hp V8 | 315hp H6 |
| Transmission | S7 | S7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 14/20 MPG | 21/30 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 10 | 445, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/40-18 | 235/40-19 |
| Total Price | $80,295 | $84,670 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,460 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $77,835 | $84,670 |
Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Porsche Boxster
| Model Year | 2009 | 2014 |
| Model | 3-Series | Boxster |
| Trim | M3 | S |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | $1200 |
| RWD | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | |
| Wind blocker, small | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | |
| 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 | ||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | |
| Cargo net | $40 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | |
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | |
| Mid-engine configuration | $0 | |
| Regenerative braking | $0 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Power convertible top | $4000 | |
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |
| Retractable rear spoiler | $400 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| App support | $0 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | |
| Off-road navigation system | $0 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |
| USB port | $25 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Compass | $0 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |
| Floor mats | $75 | |
| Folding second row seats w/o opening to trunk | $75 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | |
| No leather in second row | $-300 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| 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 | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Launch control | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $10,715 | $8,255 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $2,460 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -2,271 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Porsche Boxster
| Model Year | 2009 | 2014 |
| Model | 3-Series | Boxster |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 97.4 in |
| Length | 180.6 in | 172.2 in |
| Width | 70.2 in | 70.9 in |
| Height | 54.5 in | 50.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,145 lb. | 2,976 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.1 gal. | 16.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.0 in | 38.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.3 in | 51.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 53.4 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.8 in | 42.6 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 49.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 31.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 9.0 ft3 | 9.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.2 ft3 | 9.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 43% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 1490 | 88% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 12% |
Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S
| 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 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 100% |
| Premium Package Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| 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 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Residual heat | 50 | Yes |
| Automatic air recirculation | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2625 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 22% |
| Infotainment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | 0 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Off-road navigation system | 0 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 915 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Adaptive sport seats plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| 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 | 1300 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 28% |
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