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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: $55,045

BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo 328i   
Difference: $18,305

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620152015
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster3-Series Gran Turismo3-Series Gran Turismo
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTS328i335i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $52,100 $59,100 $63,900 $74,600 $41,850 $47,250
Premium Package Plus 3,620   2,950 1,965    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,170 2,170 2,170 2,170 1,200 1,200
Infotainment Package 3,990   3,990 3,990    
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825 3,825 3,825 3,025    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710 550 550
Wood trim 1,515   1,515      
Power-folding mirrors 320 320 320 320    
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 365 615 165    
Auto-dimming headlights 520 520 520 520 250 250
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790 1,790 1,790      
Rearview camera 1,515 655 1,515 1,515    
Voice control for nav and audio 520 520 520 520    
HD radio   1,040        
Interior ambient lighting   340        
App support   210        
Proximity key   790        
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0      
Driver Assistance Package         950 950
Navigation system         2,150 2,150
Premium Package         2,200 2,200
Sport Line         2,500 1,700
Steering-linked headlights         900  
Heated front seats         500 500
Dynamic Handling Package         1,000 1,000
Premium Package Plus 0   0 0    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0 0 0 0 1,090 1,090
Infotainment Package 0   0 0    
Adaptive sport seats plus 0 0 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 500 500
Wood trim 0   0      
Power-folding mirrors 0 0 0 0    
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0    
Auto-dimming headlights 0 0 0 0 230 230
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 0 0      
Rearview camera 0 0 0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0    
HD radio   0        
Interior ambient lighting   0        
App support   0        
Proximity key   0        
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0      
Driver Assistance Package         865 865
Navigation system         1,955 1,955
Premium Package         2,000 2,000
Sport Line         2,275 1,545
Steering-linked headlights         820  
Heated front seats         455 455
Dynamic Handling Package         910 910
Options (change) 21,110 13,255 20,440 14,900 12,200 10,500
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 11,100 9,550
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $74,205 $73,350 $85,335 $90,495 $55,045 $58,745

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo 328i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,021
Model Year201620162016201620152015
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster3-Series Gran Turismo3-Series Gran Turismo
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTS328i335i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine265hp H6265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7185, 7445, 10445, 10205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$74,205$73,350$85,335$90,495$55,045$58,745
Adjustments for Features-6000-1,100-3,025-2,460-2,460
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,605$73,350$84,235$87,470$52,585$56,285
Cost Above Minimum$255$0$10,885$14,120$0$3,700

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

Model Year201620162016201620152015
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster3-Series Gran Turismo3-Series Gran Turismo
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTS328i335i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100$100
Power liftgate    $350$350
Power rear side windows    $200$200
Remote app    $25$25
Remote window/roof operation    $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200  
Hill descent control    $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0  
Roll bar$200$200$200$200  
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$40$40  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls    $150$150
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500  
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25   
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0  
Panoramic sunroof    $1200$1200
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000$4000  
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
DVD-compatible player    $0$0
Handwriting recognition    $200$200
In-vehicle Internet    $150$150
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0  
S Voice support    $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support    $0$0
Surround sound  $250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices    $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer   $100  
Compass    $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights    $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25$25
Performance meter   $150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300   
Folding second row seats    $300$300
Leather door panel trim  $250   
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$75$75  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$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$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,230$5,630$6,730$8,655$8,090$8,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$600$0$1,100$3,025$2,460$2,460
Value of Feature Adjustments-80-13-33-2,292-2,290

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

Model Year20162015
ModelBoxster3-Series Gran Turismo
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Wheelbase97.4 in115.0 in
Length172.2 in190.0 in
Width70.9 in72.0 in
Height50.5 in59.4 in
Curb Weight2,889 lb.3,916 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 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

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
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 Requested212586%
Total Not Requested35014%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
App support0Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
Total Requested91572%
Total Not Requested35028%
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 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
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster Black Edition

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 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
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
Total Requested915100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 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
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
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 Requested162582%
Total Not Requested35018%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster GTS

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 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
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
Total Requested120071%
Total Not Requested50029%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Performance meter150No
App support0Yes
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
Total Requested91555%
Total Not Requested75045%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested1475100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo 328i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
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)0Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested50043%
Total Not Requested65057%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo 335i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
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)0Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested50043%
Total Not Requested65057%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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