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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: $46,500

BMW X3 3.0si   
Difference: $11,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,775

BMW X3 3.0si   
Difference: $7,311

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelX3BoxsterBoxster
Trim3.0siBaseS
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $38,600 $45,800 $55,700
Base Invoice $35,510 $39,923 $43,512
Premium Package 2,800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 690 690
Heated front seats 500 480 480
Obstacle detection, rear 700 530 530
Xenon HID headlights 800 1,090 1,090
Navigation system 1,800 3,110 3,110
Power Seat Package   1,550 1,550
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   690 690
Automatic climate control, front   550 550
Wood trim   890 890
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel   1,360 1,360
Premium Package 2,550    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 587 587
Heated front seats 455 408 408
Obstacle detection, rear 635 451 451
Xenon HID headlights 730 927 927
Navigation system 1,640 2,644 2,644
Power Seat Package   1,318 1,318
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   587 587
Automatic climate control, front   468 468
Wood trim   757 757
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel   1,156 1,156
Options (change) 7,075 10,940 10,940
Options (change) 6,440 9,303 9,303
Destination 825 860 860
Total Price $46,500 $57,600 $67,500
Total Invoice $42,775 $50,086 $53,675

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Porsche Boxster

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 3.0si
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,921
Model Year200820082008
ModelX3BoxsterBoxster
Trim3.0siBaseS
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine260hp I6245hp H6295hp H6
TransmissionM6M5M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 1050, 4230, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17205/55-17235/40-18
Total Price$46,500$57,600$67,500
Adjustments for Features-1,7500-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,750$57,600$67,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,750
Total Invoice$42,775$50,086$53,675
Adjustments for Features-1,6100-119
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,165$50,086$53,556
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,470

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year200820082008
ModelX3BoxsterBoxster
Trim3.0siBaseS
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
5-speed manual $0 
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Hill descent control$250  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Roll bar $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo net $40$40
Cargo organizer$100  
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Rear wiper$175  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration $0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Power convertible top $4000$4000
Rear spoiler$200  
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400
Skid plate (one)$50  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Metal pedals $75$75
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Total Value of Features$6,755$5,005$5,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,750$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6100-119

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20082008
ModelX3Boxster
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Wheelbase110.1 in95.1 in
Length179.7 in170.4 in
Width73.0 in70.9 in
Height66.0 in51.0 in
Curb Weight4,013 lb.2,856 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in41.6 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 3.0si

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested160076%
Total Not Requested50024%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Power Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 mirror75Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Power Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

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