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

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Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $0

Porsche Boxster S   
Difference: $48,100

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620072007
ModelBoxsterBoxster3-Series3-Series
TrimBaseS328i335i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $0 $0 $43,200 $49,100
Navigation system 0 0 2,100 2,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475
Leather seating surfaces     1,550  
Navigation system 0 0 1,910 1,910
Metallic paint (extra cost)     430 430
Leather seating surfaces     1,410  
Options (change) 0 0 4,125 2,575
Options (change) 0 0 3,750 2,340
Destination 0 0 775 775
Total Price $0 $0 $48,100 $52,450

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,079
Model Year2006200620072007
ModelBoxsterBoxster3-Series3-Series
TrimBaseS328i335i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine240hp H6280hp H6230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionM5M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4230, 7?, 10?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$0$0$48,100$52,450
Adjustments for Features0-150-16,505-16,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$0$-150$31,595$35,695
Cost Above Minimum$150$0$0$4,100

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2006200620072007
ModelBoxsterBoxster3-Series3-Series
TrimBaseS328i335i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control  $150$150
Power front side windows  $250$250
Power locks  $275$275
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Remote keyless entry  $225$225
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150
Antilock brakes (ABS)  $400$400
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500
Brake assist  $50$50
Front side airbags  $350$350
Stability control  $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Traction control  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Console with shifter  $150$150
Climate Control 
Air conditioning  $900$900
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear defrost  $200$200
Residual heat  $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input  $50$50
CD player  $125$125
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Surround sound   $250
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Fog lights  $125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Power mirrors  $150$150
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Tachometer  $75$75
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75$75
Folding second row seats w/o opening to trunk  $75$75
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Total Value of Features$0$150$16,505$16,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$16,505$16,755
Value of Feature Adjustments00-15,191-15,425

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062007
ModelBoxster3-Series
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase95.1 in108.7 in
Length170.4 in180.6 in
Width70.9 in70.2 in
Height51.0 in54.5 in
Curb Weight2,856 lb.3,793 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.16.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in49.3 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in31.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.9 ft39.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.912.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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