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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: $51,825

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $21,680

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142014201520152015
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
Trim328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3BaseSGTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $37,300 $38,600 $43,400 $49,900 $51,400 $63,300 $73,500
Sport Line 2,500 2,500 1,700 1,700      
Driver Assistance Package 950 950 950 950      
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150      
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500 500 500 500      
Steering-linked headlights 900 900          
Premium Package 3,100 3,100 2,200 2,200      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 2,170 2,170 2,170
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 710 710 710
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250 250 250 520 520 520
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,790 1,790  
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500      
Adaptive sport seats plus         3,825 3,825 3,025
Premium Package Plus         3,620 2,950 1,965
Infotainment Package         3,990 3,990 3,990
Power-folding mirrors         320 320 320
Rearview camera         1,515 1,515 1,515
Voice control for nav and audio         520 520 520
Audio controls on steering wheel         615 615 165
Wood trim         1,515 1,515  
Bose 505W 10 speakers           0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)             0
Sport Line 2,275 2,275 1,545 1,545      
Driver Assistance Package 865 865 865 865      
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955      
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475 475 475 475      
Steering-linked headlights 820 820          
Premium Package 2,820 2,820 2,000 2,000      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500 0 0 0
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230 230 230 0 0 0
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910 910 910 910 0 0  
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455      
Adaptive sport seats plus         0 0 0
Premium Package Plus         0 0 0
Infotainment Package         0 0 0
Power-folding mirrors         0 0 0
Rearview camera         0 0 0
Voice control for nav and audio         0 0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel         0 0 0
Wood trim         0 0  
Bose 505W 10 speakers           0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)             0
Options (change) 13,600 13,600 11,000 11,000 21,110 20,440 14,900
Options (change) 12,395 12,395 10,025 10,025 0 0 0
Destination 925 925 925 925 995 995 995
Total Price $51,825 $53,125 $55,325 $61,825 $73,505 $84,735 $89,395

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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 GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,729
Model Year2014201420142014201520152015
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
Trim328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3BaseSGTS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6335hp I6 H265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6
TransmissionM6T8M6T8M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9185, 7445, 10445, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18235/45-18235/40-19235/35-20
Total Price$51,825$53,125$55,325$61,825$73,505$84,735$89,395
Adjustments for Features0-1,450-300-1,475-2,715-3,215-4,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,825$51,675$55,025$60,350$70,790$81,520$84,755
Cost Above Minimum$150$0$3,350$8,675$0$10,730$13,965

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year2014201420142014201520152015
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
Trim328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3BaseSGTS
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$100$100   
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200   
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$350
Wind blocker, small    $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200$200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0$0$0
Roll bar    $200$200$200
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50   
Cargo net    $40$40$40
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150   
Water-repellent front-door glass    $15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)      $500
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable      $500
Mid-engine configuration    $0$0$0
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 $0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0$0$0  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0$0
Power convertible top    $4000$4000$4000
Retractable rear spoiler    $400$400$400
Sunroof$900$900$900$900   
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player    $0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0   
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200   
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$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 
Chronometer      $100
Compass$0$0$0$0   
Fog light, rear    $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125$125   
Headlight washers    $50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25   
Performance meter      $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50   
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300 
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$75
No leather in second row    $-300$-300$-300
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat    $100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $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$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500$500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0   $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100$100  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100   
Total Value of Features$4,415$5,865$4,715$5,890$7,130$7,630$9,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,450$300$1,475$2,715$3,215$4,640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,338-277-1,361-37-38-52

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20142015
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)0Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Sunroof900No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested145054%
Total Not Requested125046%

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)0Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Sunroof900No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested145054%
Total Not Requested125046%

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)0Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
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 key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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)0Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
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 key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested600100%
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 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
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested212586%
Total Not Requested35014%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested91572%
Total Not Requested35028%

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%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested600100%
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 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
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested162582%
Total Not Requested35018%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested915100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster GTS

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested600100%
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 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
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
Total Requested120071%
Total Not Requested50029%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Performance meter150No
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested91555%
Total Not Requested75045%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested1475100%
Total Not Requested00%

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