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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: $83,745

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $1,660

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
Model3-SeriesBoxster
TrimM3S Black Edition
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $62,000 $65,200
Executive Package 4,300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,650 2,025
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 2,090
Ceramic brake rotors 8,150 8,150
255/35YR19 1,200  
7-speed automated manual 2,900  
Wood trim 0  
Sunroof 0  
Sport Chrono Package   960
Adaptive Sports Seats   3,055
Heated front seats   525
Obstacle detection, rear   530
Voice control for nav and audio   595
Limited-slip rear differential   950
Audio controls on steering wheel   125
Heated steering wheel   250
6-speed manual   0
Executive Package 3,915  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,410 0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910 0
Ceramic brake rotors 7,415 0
255/35YR19 1,090  
7-speed automated manual 2,640  
Wood trim 0  
Sunroof 0  
Sport Chrono Package   0
Adaptive Sports Seats   0
Heated front seats   0
Obstacle detection, rear   451
Voice control for nav and audio   0
Limited-slip rear differential   0
Audio controls on steering wheel   0
Heated steering wheel   0
6-speed manual   0
Options (change) 20,750 19,255
Options (change) 18,880 451
Destination 995 950
Total Price $83,745 $85,405

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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 Black Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $74,702
Model Year20152012
Model3-SeriesBoxster
TrimM3S Black Edition
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine425hp I6320hp H6
TransmissionS7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9325, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$83,745$85,405
Adjustments for Features-1,6100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$82,135$85,405

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20152012
Model3-SeriesBoxster
TrimM3S Black Edition
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rearview camera$200 
Roll bar $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
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
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Mid-engine configuration $0
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Power convertible top $4000
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Off-road navigation system $0
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Chronometer $100
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
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 thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching$50 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$7,590$5,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,610$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4920

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20152012
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 Weight3,595 lb.2,987 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 M3

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested40021%
Total Not Requested150079%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S Black Edition

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage-900No
Total Requested10001000%
Total Not Requested-900-900%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
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 tilt adjuster, 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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%

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