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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: $8,925

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182014
Model3-SeriesBoxster
TrimM3S
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $65,500 $62,100
7-speed automated manual 2,900 3,200
Executive Package 4,100  
Full Merino Leather 2,650  
Sunroof 0  
Ceramic brake rotors 8,150 7,400
255/35YR19 1,200  
Wood trim 0 1,790
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 710
Torque vectoring, brake-based   1,320
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,790
Premium Package Plus   3,240
Infotainment Package   3,990
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0
Adaptive sport seats plus   3,825
Audio controls on steering wheel   615
Heated steering wheel   270
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,025
Obstacle detection, rear   530
Voice control for nav and audio   520
Obstacle detection, front   330
Power-folding mirrors   320
7-speed automated manual 2,670 0
Executive Package 3,770  
Full Merino Leather 2,435  
Sunroof 0  
Ceramic brake rotors 7,500 0
255/35YR19 1,105  
Wood trim 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 0
Torque vectoring, brake-based   0
Adaptive dampers - electrical   0
Premium Package Plus   0
Infotainment Package   0
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0
Adaptive sport seats plus   0
Audio controls on steering wheel   0
Heated steering wheel   0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   0
Obstacle detection, rear   451
Voice control for nav and audio   0
Obstacle detection, front   0
Power-folding mirrors   0
Options (change) 19,550 31,875
Options (change) 17,985 451
Destination 995 995
Total Price $86,045 $94,970

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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: $8,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $79,096
Model Year20182014
Model3-SeriesBoxster
TrimM3S
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine425hp I6315hp H6
TransmissionS7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16445, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19235/40-19
Total Price$86,045$94,970
Adjustments for Features-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$86,010$94,970

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20182014
Model3-SeriesBoxster
TrimM3S
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
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 
Around view cameras$500 
Roll bar $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Wide-view front camera$150 
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 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration $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 
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 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear $100
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
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 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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$8,115$8,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$35$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-330

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20182014
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.2,976 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

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
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 Requested70029%
Total Not Requested170071%
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%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Torque vectoring / active trace control
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather800Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage-900Yes
Total Requested-100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
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
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested260077%
Total Not Requested77523%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested915100%
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%

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