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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: $84,495

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $13,315

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172015
Model3-SeriesBoxster
TrimM3GTS
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $64,000 $73,500
Full Merino Leather 2,650  
Executive Package 3,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 710
Aluminum trim 0 895
Ceramic brake rotors 8,150 7,400
255/35YR19 1,200  
7-speed automated manual 2,900  
Sunroof 0  
Adaptive sport seats plus   3,025
Torque vectoring, brake-based   1,320
Infotainment Package   3,990
Premium Package Plus   1,965
6-speed manual   0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   650
Heated steering wheel   270
Audio controls on steering wheel   165
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0
Rearview camera   1,515
Voice recorder   570
Voice control for nav and audio   520
Power-folding mirrors   320
Full Merino Leather 2,435  
Executive Package 3,590  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 0
Aluminum trim 0 0
Ceramic brake rotors 7,500 0
255/35YR19 1,105  
7-speed automated manual 2,670  
Sunroof 0  
Adaptive sport seats plus   0
Torque vectoring, brake-based   0
Infotainment Package   0
Premium Package Plus   0
6-speed manual   0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   0
Heated steering wheel   0
Audio controls on steering wheel   0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0
Rearview camera   0
Voice recorder   0
Voice control for nav and audio   0
Power-folding mirrors   0
Options (change) 19,500 23,315
Options (change) 17,945 0
Destination 995 995
Total Price $84,495 $97,810

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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 GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $78,156
Model Year20172015
Model3-SeriesBoxster
TrimM3GTS
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine425hp I6330hp H6
TransmissionS7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16445, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19235/35-20
Total Price$84,495$97,810
Adjustments for Features0-1,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$84,495$96,745

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20172015
Model3-SeriesBoxster
TrimM3GTS
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 
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 
Roll bar $200
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
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented) $500
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Mid-engine configuration $0
Exterior 
Power convertible top $4000
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Off-road navigation system $0
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Text dictation$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer $100
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear $100
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Performance meter $150
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 
Leather door panel trim$250 
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 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
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,665$7,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,065
Value of Feature Adjustments0-11

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20172015
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 Weight3,630 lb.2,965 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 M3

Full Merino Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage450Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested1700136%
Total Not Requested-450-36%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Wireless charging station75No
Text dictation50No
Total Requested75050%
Total Not Requested75050%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster GTS

Torque vectoring / active trace control
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
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 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
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested120071%
Total Not Requested50029%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
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 Requested116570%
Total Not Requested50030%
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 mirror75No
Total Requested140095%
Total Not Requested755%

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