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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: $52,925

BMW 3-Series 335i   
Difference: $15,980

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092014
ModelBoxster3-Series
TrimBase335i
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,600 $43,400
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690  
Xenon HID headlights 1,560  
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055  
iPod integration 440  
Navigation system 3,110 2,150
Sport Chrono Package 1,320  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990 1,000
7-speed automated manual 3,420  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 550
Wood trim 890  
Automatic climate control, front 550  
Audio controls on steering wheel 990  
Floor mats 90  
Bluetooth cell phone link 695  
Heated front seats 500 500
Voice control for nav and audio 595  
Satellite radio 750  
Sport Line   1,700
Premium Package   2,200
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   500
8-speed shiftable automatic   0
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587  
Xenon HID headlights 0  
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597  
iPod integration 0  
Navigation system 0 1,955
Sport Chrono Package 306  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,692 910
7-speed automated manual 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 500
Wood trim 757  
Automatic climate control, front 468  
Audio controls on steering wheel 842  
Floor mats 0  
Bluetooth cell phone link 0  
Heated front seats 0 455
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Satellite radio 0  
Sport Line   1,545
Premium Package   2,000
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   475
8-speed shiftable automatic   0
Options (change) 21,355 8,600
Options (change) 7,249 7,840
Destination 950 925
Total Price $68,905 $52,925

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 3-Series 335i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,761
Model Year20092014
ModelBoxster3-Series
TrimBase335i
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine255hp H6300hp I6
TransmissionS7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG23/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$68,905$52,925
Adjustments for Features-7150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,190$52,925

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20092014
ModelBoxster3-Series
TrimBase335i
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Roll bar$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Power convertible top$4000 
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player $50
Off-road navigation system$0 
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
No leather in second row$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$6,655$5,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$715$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-850

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20092014
ModelBoxster3-Series
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.1 in110.6 in
Length172.1 in182.5 in
Width70.9 in71.3 in
Height50.9 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,009 lb.3,605 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 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
Porsche Boxster

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 height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71563%
Total Not Requested42537%
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested105058%
Total Not Requested75042%

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