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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: $80,755

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $950

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102011
ModelBoxster3-Series
TrimSM3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $58,000 $67,550
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055  
Xenon HID headlights 1,560  
Sport Chrono Package 1,320  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990 1,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690  
iPod integration 440 400
Navigation system 3,110 2,100
7-speed automated manual 3,420 2,900
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 550
Limited-slip rear differential 950  
Automatic climate control, front 550  
Audio controls on steering wheel 990  
Heated front seats 510 500
Obstacle detection, rear 530 380
Wood trim 890 0
Voice control for nav and audio 595  
Traffic information 0  
Satellite radio 750  
Bluetooth cell phone link 695  
Premium Package   1,350
Rear spoiler   0
Leather door panel trim   1,100
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597  
Xenon HID headlights 0  
Sport Chrono Package 306  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,692 910
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587  
iPod integration 0 365
Navigation system 0 1,910
7-speed automated manual 0 2,640
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 500
Limited-slip rear differential 0  
Automatic climate control, front 468  
Audio controls on steering wheel 842  
Heated front seats 0 455
Obstacle detection, rear 451 345
Wood trim 757 0
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Traffic information 0  
Satellite radio 0  
Bluetooth cell phone link 0  
Premium Package   1,230
Rear spoiler   0
Leather door panel trim   1,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 22,755 10,630
Options (change) 7,700 9,675
Destination 950 875
Gas Tax 0 1,700
Total Price $81,705 $80,755

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 3-Series M3
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $61,871
Model Year20102011
ModelBoxster3-Series
TrimSM3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine310hp H6414hp V8
TransmissionS7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$81,705$80,755
Adjustments for Features0-4,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$81,705$76,345

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20102011
ModelBoxster3-Series
TrimSM3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Roll bar$200 
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
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Power convertible top$4000 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Off-road navigation system$0 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Folding second row seats w/o opening to trunk $75
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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$6,405$10,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,074

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20102011
ModelBoxster3-Series
Body2dr Convertible2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase95.1 in108.7 in
Length172.1 in180.6 in
Width70.9 in70.2 in
Height50.9 in54.5 in
Curb Weight3,042 lb.4,145 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 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
Porsche Boxster S

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 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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
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 M3

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested35045%
Total Not Requested42555%

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