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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: $47,775

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $16,635

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142014201120112011
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
Trim328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3BaseSS Black Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $37,300 $38,600 $43,400 $49,900 $48,100 $58,600 $65,200
Sport Line 2,500 2,500 1,700 1,700      
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150 3,430    
Steering-linked headlights 900 900          
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500 500 500 500      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 710 710  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450          
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500 525 525 525
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 2,090 2,090 2,090
Premium Package     2,200 2,200      
Sport Chrono Package         960 960 960
Adaptive Sports Seats         3,055 3,055 3,055
Convenience Package         2,490 2,490  
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers         0    
Voice control for nav and audio         595 595 595
Audio controls on steering wheel         615 615 125
Wood trim         890 890  
Infotainment Package           3,640  
Sport Line 2,275 2,275 1,545 1,545      
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955 0    
Steering-linked headlights 820 820          
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475 475 475 475      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500 0 0  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,320          
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455 0 0 0
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910 910 910 910 0 0 0
Premium Package     2,000 2,000      
Sport Chrono Package         0 0 0
Adaptive Sports Seats         0 0 0
Convenience Package         0 0  
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers         0    
Voice control for nav and audio         0 0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel         0 0 0
Wood trim         0 0  
Infotainment Package           0  
Options (change) 9,550 9,550 8,600 8,600 15,360 15,570 7,350
Options (change) 8,710 8,710 7,840 7,840 0 0 0
Destination 925 925 925 925 950 950 950
Total Price $47,775 $49,075 $52,925 $59,425 $64,410 $75,120 $73,500

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 3-Series 328d
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,080
Model Year2014201420142014201120112011
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
Trim328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3BaseSS Black Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6335hp I6 H255hp H6310hp H6320hp H6
TransmissionM6T8M6T8M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9185, 7325, 11325, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$47,775$49,075$52,925$59,425$64,410$75,120$73,500
Adjustments for Features0-1,450-2,100-3,275-2,965-3,215-2,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,775$47,625$50,825$56,150$61,445$71,905$70,585
Cost Above Minimum$150$0$3,200$8,525$0$10,460$9,140

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year2014201420142014201120112011
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
Trim328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3BaseSS Black Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150 $150$150$150
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 $1300   
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100   
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200   
Proximity key  $250$250   
Remote app$25$25$25$25   
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15   
Wind blocker, small    $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75   
Roll bar    $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350   
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50   
Cargo net    $40$40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100   
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125   
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150   
Residual heat$50$50$50$50   
Water-repellent front-door glass    $15$15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150   
Mid-engine configuration    $0$0$0
Regenerative braking$0$0$0    
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0$0$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25$25$25
Power convertible top    $4000$4000$4000
Retractable rear spoiler    $400$400$400
Sunroof  $900$900   
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25   
DVD-Audio-compatible player    $0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0   
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200   
HD radio$50$50$50$50   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150   
Off-road navigation system    $0$0$0
S Voice support$0$0$0$0   
Satellite radio    $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250   
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25   
Surround sound     $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200   
Text dictation$50$50$50$50   
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25   
Traffic information    $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125   
Chronometer    $100$100$100
Compass$0$0$0$0   
Cornering lights    $50$50$50
Fog light, rear    $100$100$100
Headlight washers    $50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50   
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300   
Leather door panel trim    $250$250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50   
Metal pedals    $75$75$75
No leather in second row    $-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150   
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat    $100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100   
Total Value of Features$3,165$4,615$5,265$6,440$6,130$6,380$6,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,450$2,100$3,275$2,965$3,215$2,915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,339-1,939-3,023-44-41-38

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20142011
Model3-SeriesBoxster
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase110.6 in95.1 in
Length182.5 in172.1 in
Width71.3 in70.9 in
Height56.3 in50.9 in
Curb Weight3,411 lb.2,944 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft39.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40035%
Total Not Requested75065%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71563%
Total Not Requested42537%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40035%
Total Not Requested75065%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71563%
Total Not Requested42537%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40035%
Total Not Requested75065%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71563%
Total Not Requested42537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested105058%
Total Not Requested75042%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40035%
Total Not Requested75065%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71563%
Total Not Requested42537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested105058%
Total Not Requested75042%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested865100%
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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested86559%
Total Not Requested60041%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S Black Edition

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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