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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: $13,290

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201120112011
ModelX3BoxsterBoxsterBoxster
Trim3.0siBaseSS Black Edition
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $38,600 $48,100 $58,600 $65,200
Premium Package 2,800      
Xenon HID headlights 800      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 710 710  
Heated front seats 500 525 525 525
Obstacle detection, rear 700 530 530 530
Navigation system 1,800 3,430 3,455  
Convenience Package   2,490 2,490  
Power Seat Package   1,550 1,550 1,550
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers   0    
Wood trim   890 890  
Audio controls on steering wheel   615 615 125
Premium Package 2,550      
Xenon HID headlights 730      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 0 0  
Heated front seats 455 0 0 0
Obstacle detection, rear 635 451 451 451
Navigation system 1,640 0 0  
Convenience Package   0 0  
Power Seat Package   0 0 0
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers   0    
Wood trim   0 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel   0 0 0
Options (change) 7,075 10,740 10,765 2,730
Options (change) 6,440 451 451 451
Destination 825 950 950 950
Total Price $46,500 $59,790 $70,315 $68,880

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Porsche Boxster

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW X3 3.0si
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,519
Model Year2008201120112011
ModelX3BoxsterBoxsterBoxster
Trim3.0siBaseSS Black Edition
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine260hp I6255hp H6310hp H6320hp H6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10185, 7185, 7325, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$46,500$59,790$70,315$68,880
Adjustments for Features-935-2250-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,565$59,565$70,315$68,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,750$9,140

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year2008201120112011
ModelX3BoxsterBoxsterBoxster
Trim3.0siBaseSS Black Edition
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Hill descent control$250   
Obstacle detection, front$150   
Roll bar $200$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$40
Cargo organizer$100   
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100   
Rear wiper$175   
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Power convertible top $4000$4000$4000
Rear spoiler$200   
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400$400
Skid plate (one)$50   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0
Media drive $15$15$15
Off-road navigation system $0$0$0
Satellite radio $200 $200
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic information $25 $25
USB port $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125   
Compass$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Floor mats $75$75$75
Folding second row seats$300   
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Metal pedals $75$75$75
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150   
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Total Value of Features$6,505$5,795$5,570$5,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$935$225$0$175
Value of Feature Adjustments-860-50-4

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20082011
ModelX3Boxster
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Wheelbase110.1 in95.1 in
Length179.7 in172.1 in
Width73.0 in70.9 in
Height66.0 in50.9 in
Curb Weight4,013 lb.2,944 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.16.9 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 link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested170081%
Total Not Requested40019%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Satellite radio200No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60069%
Total Not Requested26531%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Total Requested60094%
Total Not Requested406%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%
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 Black Edition

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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