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BMW X3 vs. Porsche Boxster Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X3 vs. Porsche Boxster Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $56,395

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $22,005

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182016201620162016
ModelX3X3BoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimxDrive30iM40iBaseBlack EditionSGTS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $42,450 $54,300 $52,100 $59,100 $63,900 $74,600
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 700 1,790 1,790 1,790  
Obstacle detection, rear 750          
M Sport Design 4,100          
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200 2,170 2,170 2,170 2,170
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 710 710 710 710
Leather seating surfaces 1,700 1,700        
Cooled or ventilated front seats 350 350   730   730
Premium Tier 3,300 2,950        
Infotainment Package     3,990   3,990 3,990
Adaptive sport seats plus     3,825 3,825 3,825 3,025
Premium Package Plus     3,620   2,950 1,965
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     2,160 2,160 2,160  
Rearview camera     1,515 655 1,515 1,515
Wood trim     1,790   1,790  
Audio controls on steering wheel     615 365 615 165
Auto-dimming headlights     520 520 520 520
Power-folding mirrors     320 320 320 320
Heated steering wheel     270 270 270 270
Torque vectoring, brake-based     1,320 1,320 1,320 1,320
Voice recorder     570 570 570 570
Voice control for nav and audio     520 520 520 520
HD radio       1,040    
Proximity key       790    
Interior ambient lighting       340    
App support       210    
Bose 505W 10 speakers         0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)           0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)           650
Adaptive dampers - electrical 920 645 0 0 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 690          
M Sport Design 3,770          
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105 1,105 0 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 0 0 0 0
Leather seating surfaces 1,565 1,565        
Cooled or ventilated front seats 320 320   0   0
Premium Tier 3,035 2,715        
Infotainment Package     0   0 0
Adaptive sport seats plus     0 0 0 0
Premium Package Plus     0   0 0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     0 0 0  
Rearview camera     0 0 0 0
Wood trim     0   0  
Audio controls on steering wheel     0 0 0 0
Auto-dimming headlights     0 0 0 0
Power-folding mirrors     0 0 0 0
Heated steering wheel     0 0 0 0
Torque vectoring, brake-based     0 0 0 0
Voice recorder     0 0 0 0
Voice control for nav and audio     0 0 0 0
HD radio       0    
Proximity key       0    
Interior ambient lighting       0    
App support       0    
Bose 505W 10 speakers         0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)           0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)           0
Options (change) 12,950 7,450 25,705 18,305 25,035 18,440
Options (change) 11,910 6,855 0 0 0 0
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $56,395 $62,745 $78,800 $78,400 $89,930 $94,035

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Porsche Boxster

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW X3 xDrive30i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,837
Model Year201820182016201620162016
ModelX3X3BoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimxDrive30iM40iBaseBlack EditionSGTS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine248hp I4355hp I6265hp H6265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6
TransmissionT8T8M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12185, 7185, 7445, 10445, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-19245/50-19235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20
Total Price$56,395$62,745$78,800$78,400$89,930$94,035
Adjustments for Features-1,325-2,975-3000-550-1,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,070$59,770$78,500$78,400$89,380$92,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,700$100$0$10,980$14,335

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year201820182016201620162016
ModelX3X3BoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimxDrive30iM40iBaseBlack EditionSGTS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300    
6-speed manual  $150$150$150$150
AWD$1700$1700    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100    
Power liftgate$350$350    
Power rear side windows$200$200    
Remote app$25$25    
Remote window/roof operation$15$15    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Wind blocker, small  $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200$200
Hill descent control$250$250    
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0
Roll bar  $200$200$200$200
Tires, run-flat$150$150    
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50    
Cargo cover$75$75    
Cargo mat$40$40    
Cargo net  $40$40$40$40
Roof rails$250$250    
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125    
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250    
Rear wiper$175$175    
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)     $500
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300$300$300
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     $500
Mid-engine configuration  $0$0$0$0
Raised top speed limiter $0    
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0    
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0   $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350    
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0
Panoramic sunroof $1200    
Power convertible top  $4000$4000$4000$4000
Rear spoiler$200$200    
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400$400$400
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0$0    
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75    
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0    
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0    
Handwriting recognition$200$200    
In-vehicle Internet$150$150    
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0    
Off-road navigation system  $0$0$0$0
S Voice support$0$0    
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250    
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0    
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25    
Surround sound    $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200    
Traffic + travel information$25$25    
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Chronometer     $100
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125    
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350    
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50
LED headlights $1000    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750     
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25    
Performance meter     $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25    
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50    
Folding second row seats$300$300    
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Metal pedals  $75$75$75$75
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300$-300
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim     $250
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Wood trim$300$300$300 $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100    
Total Value of Features$10,355$12,005$9,330$9,030$9,580$10,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,325$2,975$300$0$550$1,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,247-2,799-40-6-14

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20182016
ModelX3Boxster
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Wheelbase112.8 in97.4 in
Length185.9 in172.2 in
Width74.4 in70.9 in
Height66.0 in50.5 in
Curb Weight4,151 lb.2,889 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
28.7 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.7 ft39.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
245/50WR19 tires400No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested100054%
Total Not Requested85046%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested101547%
Total Not Requested115053%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested101547%
Total Not Requested115053%

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-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1250100%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Torque vectoring / active trace control
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested10025%
Total Not Requested30075%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
App support0Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
Total Requested91572%
Total Not Requested35028%
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
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested230093%
Total Not Requested1757%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster Black Edition

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Torque vectoring / active trace control
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested10025%
Total Not Requested30075%
HD radio
FeatureValueRequested?
HD radio50Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1250100%
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
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Torque vectoring / active trace control
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested10025%
Total Not Requested30075%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
Total Requested915100%
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
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested180091%
Total Not Requested1759%

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-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Torque vectoring / active trace control
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested10025%
Total Not Requested30075%
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 sound250No
Performance meter150No
App support0Yes
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
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 heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested135092%
Total Not Requested1258%

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