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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   
Difference: $51,175

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062014
ModelBoxster3-Series
TrimBase335i
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $0 $43,400
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 1,000
Navigation system 0 2,150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat 0  
Front sport buckets 0  
5-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Sport Line   1,700
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Leather seating surfaces   1,450
8-speed shiftable automatic   0
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 910
Navigation system 0 1,955
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat 0  
Front sport buckets 0  
5-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Sport Line   1,545
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Leather seating surfaces   1,320
8-speed shiftable automatic   0
Options (change) 0 6,850
Options (change) 0 6,230
Destination 0 925
Total Price $0 $51,175

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Boxster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,378
Model Year20062014
ModelBoxster3-Series
TrimBase335i
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine240hp H6300hp I6
TransmissionT5T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG23/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$0$51,175
Adjustments for Features0-12,870
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$0$38,305

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062014
ModelBoxster3-Series
TrimBase335i
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
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
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Tires, run-flat $150
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support $0
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
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
S Voice support $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Fog lights $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
Power-folding mirrors $50
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
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Floor mats $75
Folding second row seats $300
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 fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
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
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$1,000$13,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$12,870
Value of Feature Adjustments0-11,887

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062014
ModelBoxster3-Series
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.1 in110.6 in
Length170.4 in182.5 in
Width70.9 in71.3 in
Height51.0 in56.3 in
Curb Weight2,987 lb.3,605 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 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 Volume9.9 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
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 plates100No
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 seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested20017%
Total Not Requested95083%

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