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Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $0 Porsche Boxster S | ||
| Difference: $77,175 | ||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2013 |
| Model | Boxster | 3-Series |
| Trim | S | M3 |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $0 | $68,750 |
| Front sport buckets | 0 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | 0 | |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 0 | 1,000 |
| Navigation system | 0 | 1,350 |
| 5-speed shiftable automatic | 0 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | |
| 7-speed automated manual | 2,900 | |
| Rear spoiler | 0 | |
| Front sport buckets | 0 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | 0 | |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 0 | 910 |
| Navigation system | 0 | 1,230 |
| 5-speed shiftable automatic | 0 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | |
| 7-speed automated manual | 2,640 | |
| Rear spoiler | 0 | |
| Options (change) | 0 | 5,800 |
| Options (change) | 0 | 5,280 |
| Destination | 0 | 925 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 1,700 |
| Total Price | $0 | $77,175 |
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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: $58,880 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $54,424 | ||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2013 |
| Model | Boxster | 3-Series |
| Trim | S | M3 |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 280hp H6 | 414hp V8 |
| Transmission | T5 | S7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 18/27 MPG | 14/20 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 230, 7 | 180, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/40-18 | 245/40-18 |
| Total Price | $0 | $77,175 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -18,295 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $0 | $58,880 |
Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2006 | 2013 |
| Model | Boxster | 3-Series |
| Trim | S | M3 |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | |
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | |
| RWD | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||
| Cruise control | $150 | |
| Power front side windows | $250 | |
| Power locks | $275 | |
| Power rear side windows | $200 | |
| Remote app | $25 | |
| Remote keyless entry | $225 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| 4-wheel disc brakes | $150 | |
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | |
| Antilock brakes (ABS) | $400 | |
| Auto-raising roll bars / headrests | $500 | |
| Brake assist | $50 | |
| Front side airbags | $350 | |
| Stability control | $400 | |
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | |
| Traction control | $100 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | |
| Console with shifter | $150 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Air conditioning | $900 | |
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | |
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | |
| Interior air filter | $0 | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | |
| Rear defrost | $200 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | |
| Mid-engine configuration | $0 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | |
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |
| Sport rocker panels (optional) | $0 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | |
| Aux input | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | |
| CD player | $125 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |
| HD radio | $50 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | |
| Media drive | $15 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | |
| Automatic headlights | $125 | |
| Heated mirrors | $25 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | |
| Outside temperature display | $50 | |
| Power mirrors | $150 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |
| Tachometer | $75 | |
| Trip computer | $150 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Center armrest(s), front row | $75 | |
| Floor mats | $75 | |
| Folding second row seats w/o opening to trunk | $75 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Launch control | $100 | |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $1,000 | $19,295 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $18,295 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -16,911 |
Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2006 | 2013 |
| Model | Boxster | 3-Series |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Wheelbase | 95.1 in | 108.7 in |
| Length | 170.4 in | 180.6 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 70.2 in |
| Height | 51.0 in | 54.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,053 lb. | 4,145 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.0 gal. | 16.1 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.4 in | 38.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 51.7 in | 55.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.6 in | 41.8 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 0.0 in | 36.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 49.3 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 0.0 in | 31.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 9.9 ft3 | 9.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 9.9 | 12.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3
| 7-speed automated manual | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 7-speed automated manual | 0 | Yes |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | No |
| Launch control | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 100% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 140 | 19% |
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