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Porsche 718 Boxster vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche 718 Boxster vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $51,075

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $21,755

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172014201420142014
Model718 Boxster718 Boxster3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimBaseS328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,000 $68,400 $37,300 $38,600 $43,400 $49,900
Porsche Connect Plus 1,300 1,300        
Navigation system 1,730 1,730 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150
Premium Package 1,370 1,370 3,100 3,100 2,200 2,200
Heated steering wheel 470 470        
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825 3,825        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,670 1,670 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Metallic paint (extra cost) 640 640 550 550 550 550
Interior ambient lighting 340 340        
Wood trim 1,535 1,535        
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0        
Proximity key 790 790        
Power-folding mirrors 320 320        
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790   1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Sport suspension (upgrade)   2,070        
Sport Line     2,500 2,500 1,700 1,700
Steering-linked headlights     900 900    
Driver Assistance Package     950 950 950 950
Heated front seats     500 500 500 500
Porsche Connect Plus 0 0        
Navigation system 0 0 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955
Premium Package 0 0 2,820 2,820 2,000 2,000
Heated steering wheel 0 0        
Adaptive sport seats plus 0 0        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0 0 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 500 500 500 500
Interior ambient lighting 0 0        
Wood trim 0 0        
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0        
Proximity key 0 0        
Power-folding mirrors 0 0        
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0   910 910 910 910
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0        
Sport Line     2,275 2,275 1,545 1,545
Steering-linked headlights     820 820    
Driver Assistance Package     865 865 865 865
Heated front seats     455 455 455 455
Options (change) 15,780 16,060 12,850 12,850 10,250 10,250
Options (change) 0 0 11,690 11,690 9,320 9,320
Destination 1,050 1,050 925 925 925 925
Total Price $72,830 $85,510 $51,075 $52,375 $54,575 $61,075

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche 718 Boxster vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 3-Series 328d
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche 718 Boxster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,970
Model Year201720172014201420142014
Model718 Boxster718 Boxster3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimBaseS328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp H4350hp H4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6335hp I6 H
TransmissionM6M6M6T8M6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)110, 6110, 6205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/40-19225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$72,830$85,510$51,075$52,375$54,575$61,075
Adjustments for Features-3,630-3,6300-1,450-300-1,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,200$81,880$51,075$50,925$54,275$59,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,680$150$0$3,350$8,675

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Features Comparison: Porsche 718 Boxster vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201720172014201420142014
Model718 Boxster718 Boxster3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimBaseS328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 $150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300 $1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100    
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200$200
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350    
Wind blocker, small$100$100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0    
Roll bar$200$200    
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Cargo net$40$40    
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150$150
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15    
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0    
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0$0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25    
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0    
Power convertible top$4000$4000    
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400    
Sunroof  $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0    
Apple CarPlay support$100$100    
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0    
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
Media drive, small$5$5    
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0    
Off-road navigation system$0$0    
S Voice support  $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25    
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Text dictation  $50$50$50$50
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25    
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100    
Fog lights  $125$125$125$125
Headlight washers$50$50    
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
No leather in second row$-300$-300    
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100    
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100    
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100    
Wood trim$300$300 $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$6,785$6,785$3,155$4,605$3,455$4,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,630$3,630$0$1,450$300$1,475
Value of Feature Adjustments-52-450-1,337-277-1,361

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche 718 Boxster vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20172014
Model718 Boxster3-Series
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase97.4 in110.6 in
Length172.4 in182.5 in
Width70.9 in71.3 in
Height50.4 in56.3 in
Curb Weight2,945 lb.3,411 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.3 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume9.7 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche 718 Boxster

Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested122596%
Total Not Requested504%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%

Option Package Details
Porsche 718 Boxster S

Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested122596%
Total Not Requested504%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested105092%
Total Not Requested908%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900No
Total Requested145054%
Total Not Requested125046%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested105092%
Total Not Requested908%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900No
Total Requested145054%
Total Not Requested125046%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested105092%
Total Not Requested908%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested105092%
Total Not Requested908%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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