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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: $47,000

BMW X3 3.0si   
Difference: $18,095

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201520152015
ModelX3BoxsterBoxsterBoxster
Trim3.0siBaseSGTS
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $38,600 $51,400 $63,300 $73,500
Premium Package 2,800      
Obstacle detection, rear 700 530 530 530
Sport Package 2,300      
Xenon HID headlights 800      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 710 710 710
Heated front seats 500      
Adaptive sport seats plus   3,825 3,825 3,025
Premium Package Plus   3,620 2,950 1,965
Power-folding mirrors   320 320 320
Obstacle detection, front   330 330 330
Audio controls on steering wheel   615 615 165
Sport suspension (upgrade)   1,235 1,235 0
Wood trim   1,515 1,515  
Premium Package 2,550      
Obstacle detection, rear 635 451 451 451
Sport Package 2,095      
Xenon HID headlights 730      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 0 0 0
Heated front seats 455      
Adaptive sport seats plus   0 0 0
Premium Package Plus   0 0 0
Power-folding mirrors   0 0 0
Obstacle detection, front   0 0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel   0 0 0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0 0 0
Wood trim   0 0  
Options (change) 7,575 12,700 12,030 7,045
Options (change) 6,895 451 451 451
Destination 825 995 995 995
Total Price $47,000 $65,095 $76,325 $81,540

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Porsche Boxster

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW X3 3.0si
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,841
Model Year2008201520152015
ModelX3BoxsterBoxsterBoxster
Trim3.0siBaseSGTS
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine260hp I6265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 1050, 4185, 7185, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-18235/40-19235/35-20
Total Price$47,000$65,095$76,325$81,540
Adjustments for Features0-1,175-1,425-3,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,000$63,920$74,900$78,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,980$14,420

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year2008201520152015
ModelX3BoxsterBoxsterBoxster
Trim3.0siBaseSGTS
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   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Hill descent control$250   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Roll bar $200$200$200
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 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear wiper$175   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Mid-engine configuration $0$0$0
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Body kit$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer   $100
Compass$0   
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers $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   
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Floor mats $75$75$75
Folding second row seats$300   
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Metal pedals $75$75$75
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $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$6,055$7,230$7,480$9,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,175$1,425$3,200
Value of Feature Adjustments0-26-27-57

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20082015
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 Weight4,013 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 3.0si

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
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 mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested190090%
Total Not Requested20010%
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
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
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested170069%
Total Not Requested77531%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

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
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
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested120061%
Total Not Requested77539%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster GTS

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
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
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
Total Requested100059%
Total Not Requested70041%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested105071%
Total Not Requested42529%

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