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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: $48,225

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $19,725

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142014201420132013
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesBoxsterBoxster
Trim328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3BaseS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $37,300 $38,600 $43,400 $49,900 $49,500 $60,900
Sport Line 2,500 2,500 1,700 1,700    
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150    
Driver Assistance Package 950 950 950 950    
Steering-linked headlights 900 900        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 710 710
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450        
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,790 1,790
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500    
Premium Package     2,200 2,200 2,040 1,440
Infotainment Package         3,860 3,860
Adaptive sport seats plus         3,825 3,825
Wood trim         1,515 1,515
Audio controls on steering wheel         615 615
Sport suspension (upgrade)         1,235 1,235
Obstacle detection, rear         530 530
Voice control for nav and audio         520 520
Obstacle detection, front         330 330
Power-folding mirrors         320 320
App support         210 210
Bose 505W 10 speakers           0
Sport Line 2,275 2,275 1,545 1,545    
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955    
Driver Assistance Package 865 865 865 865    
Steering-linked headlights 820 820        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500 0 0
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,320        
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910 910 910 910 0 0
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455    
Premium Package     2,000 2,000 0 0
Infotainment Package         0 0
Adaptive sport seats plus         0 0
Wood trim         0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel         0 0
Sport suspension (upgrade)         0 0
Obstacle detection, rear         451 451
Voice control for nav and audio         0 0
Obstacle detection, front         0 0
Power-folding mirrors         0 0
App support         0 0
Bose 505W 10 speakers           0
Options (change) 10,000 10,000 9,050 9,050 17,500 16,900
Options (change) 9,100 9,100 8,230 8,230 451 451
Destination 925 925 925 925 950 950
Total Price $48,225 $49,525 $53,375 $59,875 $67,950 $78,750

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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: $16,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,050
Model Year201420142014201420132013
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesBoxsterBoxster
Trim328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3BaseS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6335hp I6 H265hp H6315hp H6
TransmissionM6T8M6T8M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9185, 7445, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$48,225$49,525$53,375$59,875$67,950$78,750
Adjustments for Features0-1,450-2,100-3,275-3,565-4,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,225$48,075$51,275$56,600$64,385$74,685
Cost Above Minimum$150$0$3,200$8,525$0$10,300

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year201420142014201420132013
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesBoxsterBoxster
Trim328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3BaseS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150 $150$150
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 $1300  
RWD$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  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350$350
Wind blocker, small    $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200  
Roll bar    $200$200
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Cargo net    $40$40
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150  
Water-repellent front-door glass    $15$15
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration    $0$0
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0$0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25$25
Power convertible top    $4000$4000
Retractable rear spoiler    $400$400
Sunroof  $900$900  
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player    $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
S Voice support$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio    $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
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
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0$0  
Fog light, rear    $100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125$125  
Headlight washers    $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
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
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
No leather in second row    $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat    $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat    $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,865$4,315$4,965$6,140$6,430$6,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,450$2,100$3,275$3,565$4,065
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,338-1,938-3,022-74-72

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20142013
Model3-SeriesBoxster
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase110.6 in97.4 in
Length182.5 in172.2 in
Width71.3 in70.9 in
Height56.3 in50.5 in
Curb Weight3,411 lb.2,889 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.6 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)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
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 support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71563%
Total Not Requested42537%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
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 support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71563%
Total Not Requested42537%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
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 support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71563%
Total Not Requested42537%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
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 support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71563%
Total Not Requested42537%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
Total Requested86571%
Total Not Requested35029%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger 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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Wind blocker, small100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested272586%
Total Not Requested45014%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested865100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger 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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Wind blocker, small100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested222583%
Total Not Requested45017%

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