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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: $45,370

BMW X3 3.0i   
Difference: $18,265

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062016201620162016
ModelX3BoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
Trim3.0iBaseBlack EditionSGTS
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $36,800 $52,100 $59,100 $63,900 $74,600
Premium Package 1,800 1,780   1,170 965
Obstacle detection, rear 700 530   530 530
Sport Package 1,800        
Xenon HID headlights 800        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 710 710 710 710
Heated front seats 500        
Navigation system 1,800        
Adaptive sport seats plus   3,825 3,825 3,825 3,025
Obstacle detection, front   330   330 330
Audio controls on steering wheel   615 365 615 165
Sport suspension (upgrade)   1,235 1,235 1,235 0
Wood trim   1,515   1,515  
Premium Package 1,640 0   0 0
Obstacle detection, rear 635 0   0 0
Sport Package 1,640        
Xenon HID headlights 730        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 0 0 0 0
Heated front seats 455        
Navigation system 1,640        
Adaptive sport seats plus   0 0 0 0
Obstacle detection, front   0   0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel   0 0 0 0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0 0 0 0
Wood trim   0   0  
Options (change) 7,875 10,540 6,135 9,930 5,725
Options (change) 7,170 0 0 0 0
Destination 695 995 995 995 995
Total Price $45,370 $63,635 $66,230 $74,825 $81,320

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Porsche Boxster

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW X3 3.0i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,577
Model Year20062016201620162016
ModelX3BoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
Trim3.0iBaseBlack EditionSGTS
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine225hp I6265hp H6265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 1050, 4185, 7185, 7185, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20
Total Price$45,370$63,635$66,230$74,825$81,320
Adjustments for Features0-700-1,040-700-3,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,370$62,935$65,190$74,125$78,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,255$11,190$15,360

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20062016201620162016
ModelX3BoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
Trim3.0iBaseBlack EditionSGTS
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150
AWD$1700    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200    
Remote window/roof operation$15    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250    
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Roll bar $200$200$200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50    
Cargo cover$75    
Cargo mat$40    
Cargo net $40$40$40$40
Cargo organizer$100    
Roof rails$250    
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Rear wiper$175    
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)    $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
Mid-engine configuration $0$0$0$0
Regenerative braking $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0
Body kit$0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0
Panoramic sunroof$1200    
Power convertible top $4000$4000$4000$4000
Rear spoiler$200    
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400$400$400
Skid plate (one)$50    
Wheel-lip moldings$75    
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Media drive  $15  
Navigation system$600 $600  
Off-road navigation system  $0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200    
Traffic information  $25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Chronometer    $100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25    
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50    
Floor mats $75$75$75$75
Folding second row seats$300    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood trim$300$300 $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Total Value of Features$6,505$7,205$7,545$7,205$9,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$700$1,040$700$3,025
Value of Feature Adjustments0-11-16-9-37

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20062016
ModelX3Boxster
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Wheelbase110.1 in97.4 in
Length179.7 in172.2 in
Width73.0 in70.9 in
Height66.0 in50.5 in
Curb Weight4,024 lb.2,889 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.0 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft39.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested145088%
Total Not Requested20012%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Body kit0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
235/50HR18 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
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
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested130073%
Total Not Requested47527%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster Black Edition

Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
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
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested80063%
Total Not Requested47537%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
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
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster GTS

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested65060%
Total Not Requested42540%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
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
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
Total Requested100059%
Total Not Requested70041%

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