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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: $45,675

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $13,220

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201220122012
ModelX3BoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimxDrive30iBaseSS Black Edition
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $38,850 $48,100 $58,600 $65,200
Xenon HID headlights 900 1,560 1,560  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 710 710  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450      
Heated front seats 500 525 525 525
Obstacle detection, rear 750 530 530 530
Navigation system 1,800 3,430 3,455  
Power Seat Package   1,550 1,550 1,550
Automatic climate control, front   650 650  
Wood trim   890 890  
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers   0    
Xenon HID headlights 820 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 0 0  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320      
Heated front seats 455 0 0 0
Obstacle detection, rear 685 451 451 451
Navigation system 1,640 0 0  
Power Seat Package   0 0 0
Automatic climate control, front   0 0  
Wood trim   0 0  
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers   0    
Options (change) 5,950 9,845 9,870 2,605
Options (change) 5,420 451 451 451
Destination 875 950 950 950
Total Price $45,675 $58,895 $69,420 $68,755

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Porsche Boxster

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW X3 xDrive30i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster S Black Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,847
Model Year2010201220122012
ModelX3BoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimxDrive30iBaseSS 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$45,675$58,895$69,420$68,755
Adjustments for Features0-1,115-890-1,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,675$57,780$68,530$67,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,750$9,360

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year2010201220122012
ModelX3BoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimxDrive30iBaseSS 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   
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Wind blocker, small   $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   
Rain-sensing wipers$175  $175
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75 
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
Power convertible top $4000$4000$4000
Rear spoiler$200   
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400$400
Skid plate (one)$50   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125   
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio$50   
Media drive $15$15$15
Off-road navigation system $0$0$0
Satellite radio $200 $200
Surround sound   $250
Traffic information $25 $25
USB port $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights$125   
Cornering lights   $50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Trip computer $150$150$150
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, driver seat $150$150$150
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Total Value of Features$5,255$6,370$6,145$6,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,115$890$1,615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-27-18-33

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20102012
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
Porsche Boxster

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
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%
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 seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested70082%
Total Not Requested15018%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Total Requested60094%
Total Not Requested406%
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 seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested70082%
Total Not Requested15018%

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 seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested70082%
Total Not Requested15018%

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