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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: $48,945

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $15,715

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201220122012
ModelX3X3BoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iBaseSS Black Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $38,850 $43,950 $48,100 $58,600 $65,200
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 3,430    
Sport Activity Package 1,150        
Dynamic Handling Package 1,400 1,400      
Xenon HID headlights 900   1,560 1,560  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 710 710  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450      
Heated front seats 500 500 525 525 525
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 530 530 530
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350      
Sport Chrono Package     960 960 960
Adaptive Sports Seats     3,055 3,055 3,055
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers     0    
Voice control for nav and audio     595 595 595
Automatic climate control, front     650 650  
Audio controls on steering wheel     615 615 125
Wood trim     890 890  
Adaptive dampers - electrical     2,090 2,090 2,090
Infotainment Package       3,640  
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 0    
Sport Activity Package 1,045        
Dynamic Handling Package 1,275 1,275      
Xenon HID headlights 820   0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 0 0  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,320      
Heated front seats 455 455 0 0 0
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 451 451 451
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320      
Sport Chrono Package     0 0 0
Adaptive Sports Seats     0 0 0
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers     0    
Voice control for nav and audio     0 0 0
Automatic climate control, front     0 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel     0 0 0
Wood trim     0 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical     0 0 0
Infotainment Package       0  
Options (change) 9,200 7,150 15,610 15,820 7,880
Options (change) 8,375 6,510 451 451 451
Destination 895 895 950 950 950
Total Price $48,945 $51,995 $64,660 $75,370 $74,030

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Porsche Boxster

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW X3 xDrive28i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster S Black Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,496
Model Year20132013201220122012
ModelX3X3BoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iBaseSS Black Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine240hp I4300hp I6255hp H6310hp H6320hp H6
TransmissionT8T8M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12185, 7325, 11325, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$48,945$51,995$64,660$75,370$74,030
Adjustments for Features-1,410-2,3600-250-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,535$49,635$64,660$75,120$73,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,100$0$10,460$8,870

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20132013201220122012
ModelX3X3BoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iBaseSS Black Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300   
6-speed manual  $150$150$150
AWD$1700$1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350   
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Remote app$25$25   
Remote window/roof operation$15$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$0   
Hill descent control$250$250   
Obstacle detection, front$150$150   
Roll bar  $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Cargo net  $40$40$40
Roof rails$250    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100   
Dual-zone climate control$125$125   
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  $175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150   
Mid-engine configuration  $0$0$0
Regenerative braking$0$0   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Panoramic sunroof $1200   
Power convertible top  $4000$4000$4000
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400$400
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio$50$50   
Off-road navigation system  $0$0$0
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150
Automatic headlights$125$125   
Chronometer  $100$100$100
Cornering lights    $50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
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
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Wood trim $300$300$300 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$7,940$8,890$6,530$6,780$7,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,410$2,360$0$250$500
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,302-2,1800-5-9

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20132012
ModelX3Boxster
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Wheelbase110.6 in95.1 in
Length183.0 in172.1 in
Width74.1 in70.9 in
Height65.4 in50.9 in
Curb Weight4,113 lb.2,944 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.6 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft39.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested74073%
Total Not Requested27527%
Sport Activity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested30046%
Total Not Requested35054%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested74073%
Total Not Requested27527%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested865100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
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 Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
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 Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested86559%
Total Not Requested60041%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S Black Edition

Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
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 Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%

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