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

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Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $51,425

BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo 328i   
Difference: $10,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,475

BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo 328i   
Difference: $6,011

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820142014
ModelBoxsterBoxster3-Series Gran Turismo3-Series Gran Turismo
TrimBaseS328i335i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $45,800 $55,700 $41,450 $46,850
Base Invoice $39,923 $43,512 $38,315 $43,280
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690 690    
Sport Chrono Package 920 920    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990 1,990 1,000 1,000
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055 3,055    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 550 550
Wood trim 890 890    
Floor mats 115 115    
Automatic climate control, front 550 550    
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,360 1,360    
Heated front seats 480 480 500 500
Navigation system 3,110 3,110 2,150 2,150
Xenon HID headlights 1,090 1,090    
Sport Line     2,500 1,700
Steering-linked headlights     900  
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587 587    
Sport Chrono Package 782 782    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,692 1,692 910 910
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597 2,597    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 587 587 500 500
Wood trim 757 757    
Floor mats 98 98    
Automatic climate control, front 468 468    
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,156 1,156    
Heated front seats 408 408 455 455
Navigation system 2,644 2,644 1,955 1,955
Xenon HID headlights 927 927    
Sport Line     2,275 1,545
Steering-linked headlights     820  
Leather seating surfaces     1,320 1,320
Options (change) 14,940 14,940 9,050 7,350
Options (change) 12,703 12,703 8,235 6,685
Destination 860 860 925 925
Total Price $61,600 $71,500 $51,425 $55,125
Total Invoice $53,486 $57,075 $47,475 $50,890

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo 328i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,473
Model Year2008200820142014
ModelBoxsterBoxster3-Series Gran Turismo3-Series Gran Turismo
TrimBaseS328i335i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine245hp H6295hp H6240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionM5M6T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4230, 7205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$61,600$71,500$51,425$55,125
Adjustments for Features0-150-3,750-3,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,600$71,350$47,675$51,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,750$0$3,700
Total Invoice$53,486$57,075$47,475$50,890
Adjustments for Features0-120-3,462-3,462
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,486$56,955$44,013$47,428
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,469$0$3,415

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo

Model Year2008200820142014
ModelBoxsterBoxster3-Series Gran Turismo3-Series Gran Turismo
TrimBaseS328i335i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Roll bar$200$200  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo net$40$40  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Residual heat  $50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Mid-engine configuration$0$0  
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Power convertible top$4000$4000  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
S Voice support  $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Text dictation  $50$50
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Chronometer$100$100  
Compass  $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Metal pedals$75$75  
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,055$5,205$8,805$8,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$3,750$3,750
Value of Feature Adjustments0-120-3,462-3,462

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo

Model Year20082014
ModelBoxster3-Series Gran Turismo
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Wheelbase95.1 in115.0 in
Length170.4 in190.0 in
Width70.9 in72.0 in
Height51.0 in59.4 in
Curb Weight2,856 lb.3,916 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in39.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.9 ft318.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
9.918.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.956.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
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

Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
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
BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested54047%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40035%
Total Not Requested75065%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo 335i

Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested54047%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40035%
Total Not Requested75065%

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