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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: $86,045

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $1,025

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182009
Model3-SeriesBoxster
TrimM3S
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $65,500 $56,700
Full Merino Leather 2,650  
Executive Package 4,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 710
Wood trim 0 890
Ceramic brake rotors 8,150 8,150
255/35YR19 1,200  
7-speed automated manual 2,900  
Sunroof 0  
Sport Chrono Package   960
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,990
Adaptive Sports Seats   3,055
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   690
Xenon HID headlights   1,560
iPod integration   440
Navigation system   3,110
Floor mats   90
Heated steering wheel   190
Heated front seats   500
Obstacle detection, rear   530
Automatic climate control, front   550
Voice control for nav and audio   595
Bluetooth cell phone link   695
Satellite radio   750
Limited-slip rear differential   950
Audio controls on steering wheel   990
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,025
6-speed manual   0
Full Merino Leather 2,435  
Executive Package 3,770  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 0
Wood trim 0 757
Ceramic brake rotors 7,500 6,928
255/35YR19 1,105  
7-speed automated manual 2,670  
Sunroof 0  
Sport Chrono Package   0
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,692
Adaptive Sports Seats   2,597
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   587
Xenon HID headlights   0
iPod integration   0
Navigation system   0
Floor mats   0
Heated steering wheel   0
Heated front seats   0
Obstacle detection, rear   451
Automatic climate control, front   468
Voice control for nav and audio   0
Bluetooth cell phone link   0
Satellite radio   0
Limited-slip rear differential   0
Audio controls on steering wheel   842
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   -306
6-speed manual   0
Options (change) 19,550 29,420
Options (change) 17,985 14,016
Destination 995 950
Total Price $86,045 $87,070

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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
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $62,299
Model Year20182009
Model3-SeriesBoxster
TrimM3S
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine425hp I6310hp H6
TransmissionS7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16185, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19235/40-18
Total Price$86,045$87,070
Adjustments for Features-3,5350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$82,510$87,070

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20182009
Model3-SeriesBoxster
TrimM3S
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 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Around view cameras$500 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Roll bar $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Wide-view front camera$150 
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 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
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 
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player$50 
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 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights$125 
Chronometer $100
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,815$6,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,535$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,3100

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20182009
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 Weight3,630 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

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, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested55023%
Total Not Requested185077%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested32581%
Total Not Requested7519%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested165100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage-900Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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