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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: $71,845 Porsche Boxster Black Edition | |||||
| Difference: $6,000 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | 3-Series | Boxster | Boxster | Boxster | Boxster |
| Trim | M3 | Base | Black Edition | S | GTS |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible |
| Base Price | $68,750 | $52,100 | $59,100 | $63,900 | $74,600 |
| Premium Package | 2,500 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | 0 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 710 | 710 | 710 | 710 |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 250 | 520 | 520 | 520 | 520 |
| Wood trim | 0 | 1,515 | 1,515 | ||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 1,000 | 1,790 | 1,790 | 1,790 | |
| Leather door panel trim | 1,100 | ||||
| Heated front seats | 500 | ||||
| App support | 250 | 210 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | ||||
| Adaptive sport seats plus | 3,825 | 3,825 | 3,825 | 3,025 | |
| Premium Package Plus | 3,620 | 2,950 | 1,965 | ||
| Infotainment Package | 3,990 | 3,990 | 3,990 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | 1,320 | 1,320 | 1,320 | 1,320 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 520 | 520 | 520 | 520 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | 320 | 320 | 320 | 320 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 530 | 530 | 530 | ||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 615 | 365 | 615 | 165 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | 340 | ||||
| Proximity key | 790 | ||||
| HD radio | 1,040 | ||||
| Bose 505W 10 speakers | 0 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 0 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 650 | ||||
| Premium Package | 2,275 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | 0 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 230 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 910 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Leather door panel trim | 1,000 | ||||
| Heated front seats | 455 | ||||
| App support | 230 | 0 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | ||||
| Adaptive sport seats plus | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Premium Package Plus | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Infotainment Package | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | 0 | ||||
| Proximity key | 0 | ||||
| HD radio | 0 | ||||
| Bose 505W 10 speakers | 0 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 0 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 0 | ||||
| Options (change) | 6,500 | 19,275 | 11,750 | 18,605 | 13,715 |
| Options (change) | 5,920 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Destination | 895 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 |
| Gas Tax | 1,700 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $77,845 | $72,370 | $71,845 | $83,500 | $89,310 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Porsche Boxster
| Lowest Adjusted Price: Porsche Boxster Black Edition | |||||
| Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster GTS | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,515 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $67,756 | |||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | 3-Series | Boxster | Boxster | Boxster | Boxster |
| Trim | M3 | Base | Black Edition | S | GTS |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible |
| Engine | 414hp V8 | 265hp H6 | 265hp H6 | 315hp H6 | 330hp H6 |
| Transmission | M6 | M6 | M6 | M6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 180, 8 | 185, 7 | 185, 7 | 445, 10 | 445, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/40-18 | 235/45-18 | 235/35-20 | 235/40-19 | 235/35-20 |
| Total Price | $77,845 | $72,370 | $71,845 | $83,500 | $89,310 |
| Adjustments for Features | -3,485 | -450 | 0 | -950 | -2,400 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $74,360 | $71,920 | $71,845 | $82,550 | $86,910 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $75 | $0 | $10,705 | $15,065 |
Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Porsche Boxster
| Model Year | 2012 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | 3-Series | Boxster | Boxster | Boxster | Boxster |
| Trim | M3 | Base | Black Edition | S | GTS |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 |
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | ||||
| Remote app | $25 | ||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Wind blocker, small | $100 | $100 | $100 | $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 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | ||||
| Roll bar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | ||||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Climate Control | |||||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | ||||
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented) | $500 | ||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | ||||
| Mid-engine configuration | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Exterior | |||||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | $0 | |||
| Power convertible top | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | |
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||||
| Retractable rear spoiler | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | |
| Sport rocker panels (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | ||||
| iPod integration | $100 | ||||
| Off-road navigation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | ||||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | ||||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | ||||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Chronometer | $100 | ||||
| Compass | $0 | ||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | ||||
| Performance meter | $150 | ||||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | |||
| Folding second row seats w/o opening to trunk | $75 | ||||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | |||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| No leather in second row | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||||
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Synthetic suede door panel trim | $250 | ||||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | ||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |||
| Transmission | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $10,540 | $7,505 | $7,055 | $8,005 | $9,455 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $3,485 | $450 | $0 | $950 | $2,400 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -3,221 | -6 | 0 | -11 | -27 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Porsche Boxster
| Model Year | 2012 | 2016 |
| 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 | 3,793 lb. | 2,889 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 |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1540 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 6% |
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% |
| Adaptive sport seats plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | 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% |
| Premium Package Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 2125 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 14% |
| Infotainment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers | 350 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Off-road navigation system | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 915 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 28% |
Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster Black Edition
| 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% |
| HD radio | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 250 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Adaptive sport seats plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | 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% |
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% |
| 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% |
| Infotainment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Off-road navigation system | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| 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 seat | 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% |
| Premium Package Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Total Requested | 1625 | 82% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 18% |
Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster GTS
| 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% |
| Adaptive sport seats plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | 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 |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 29% |
| Infotainment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Performance meter | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Off-road navigation system | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 915 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 45% |
| Premium Package Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Total Requested | 1475 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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