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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: $80,775

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $5,325

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132015
Model3-SeriesBoxster
TrimM3S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Base Price $68,750 $63,300
Premium Package 2,500  
7-speed automated manual 2,900 3,200
Rear spoiler 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 710
Leather door panel trim 1,100  
Auto-dimming headlights 250 520
Wood trim 0 1,515
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 1,790
Heated front seats 500  
App support 250  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   1,320
Infotainment Package   3,990
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0
Adaptive sport seats plus   3,825
Premium Package Plus   2,950
Audio controls on steering wheel   615
Obstacle detection, rear   530
Voice control for nav and audio   520
Power-folding mirrors   320
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  
Auto-dimming headlights 230 0
Wood trim 0 0
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910 0
Heated front seats 455  
App support 230  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   0
Infotainment Package   0
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0
Adaptive sport seats plus   0
Premium Package Plus   0
Audio controls on steering wheel   0
Obstacle detection, rear   451
Voice control for nav and audio   0
Power-folding mirrors   0
Options (change) 9,400 21,805
Options (change) 8,560 451
Destination 925 995
Gas Tax 1,700 0
Total Price $80,775 $86,100

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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: $7,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $70,735
Model Year20132015
Model3-SeriesBoxster
TrimM3S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Engine414hp V8315hp H6
TransmissionS7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8445, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18235/40-19
Total Price$80,775$86,100
Adjustments for Features-2,6350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$78,140$86,100

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20132015
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 
Remote app$25 
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 
Mid-engine configuration $0
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Power convertible top $4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration$100 
Off-road navigation system $0
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear $100
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
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$10,640$8,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,635$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4340

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20132015
Model3-SeriesBoxster
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase108.7 in97.4 in
Length180.6 in172.2 in
Width70.2 in70.9 in
Height54.5 in50.5 in
Curb Weight4,145 lb.2,976 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.1 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.6 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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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 key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested154094%
Total Not Requested1006%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Torque vectoring / active trace control
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested915100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested162582%
Total Not Requested35018%

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