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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: $80,275

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $1,520

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132010
Model3-SeriesBoxster
TrimM3S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $68,750 $58,000
Premium Package 2,500  
7-speed automated manual 2,900 3,420
Rear spoiler 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 710
Leather door panel trim 1,100  
Heated front seats 500 510
Wood trim 0 890
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 1,990
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Sport Chrono Package   1,320
Adaptive Sports Seats   3,055
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   690
Xenon HID headlights   1,560
iPod integration   440
Navigation system   3,110
Traffic information   0
Satellite radio   750
Floor mats   90
Obstacle detection, rear   530
Automatic climate control, front   550
Voice control for nav and audio   595
Bluetooth cell phone link   695
Limited-slip rear differential   950
Audio controls on steering wheel   990
Premium Package 2,275  
7-speed automated manual 2,640 0
Rear spoiler 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 0
Leather door panel trim 1,000  
Heated front seats 455 0
Wood trim 0 757
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910 1,692
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Sport Chrono Package   306
Adaptive Sports Seats   2,597
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   587
Xenon HID headlights   0
iPod integration   0
Navigation system   0
Traffic information   0
Satellite radio   0
Floor mats   0
Obstacle detection, rear   451
Automatic climate control, front   468
Voice control for nav and audio   0
Bluetooth cell phone link   0
Limited-slip rear differential   0
Audio controls on steering wheel   842
Options (change) 8,900 22,845
Options (change) 8,100 7,700
Destination 925 950
Gas Tax 1,700 0
Total Price $80,275 $81,795

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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: $6,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $61,154
Model Year20132010
Model3-SeriesBoxster
TrimM3S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine414hp V8310hp H6
TransmissionS7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8185, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$80,275$81,795
Adjustments for Features-4,7100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,565$81,795

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20132010
Model3-SeriesBoxster
TrimM3S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500 
Roll bar $200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net $40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Mid-engine configuration $0
Exterior 
Power convertible top $4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Off-road navigation system $0
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Chronometer $100
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$11,115$6,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,710$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,3510

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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 Year20132010
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 Weight4,145 lb.3,042 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 M3

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested124076%
Total Not Requested40024%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested165100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
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 Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%

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