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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: $84,445

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $7,735

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102016
ModelBoxster3-Series
TrimSM3
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $58,000 $63,500
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  
Navigation system 3,110  
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055  
7-speed automated manual 3,420 2,900
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 550
Heated front seats 510  
Automatic climate control, front 550  
Audio controls on steering wheel 990  
Floor mats 90  
Bluetooth cell phone link 695  
Voice control for nav and audio 595  
Wood trim 890 0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,025 2,650
Ceramic brake rotors 8,150 8,150
Obstacle detection, rear 530  
Heated steering wheel 210  
Satellite radio 750  
Traffic information 0  
Limited-slip rear differential 950  
Executive Package   3,500
255/35YR19   1,200
Sunroof   0
Xenon HID headlights 0  
Sport Chrono Package 306  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,692 910
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587  
iPod integration 0  
Navigation system 0  
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597  
7-speed automated manual 0 2,640
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 500
Heated front seats 0  
Automatic climate control, front 468  
Audio controls on steering wheel 842  
Floor mats 0  
Bluetooth cell phone link 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Wood trim 757 0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 2,410
Ceramic brake rotors 6,928 7,415
Obstacle detection, rear 451  
Heated steering wheel 0  
Satellite radio 0  
Traffic information 0  
Limited-slip rear differential 0  
Executive Package   3,185
255/35YR19   1,090
Sunroof   0
Options (change) 33,230 19,950
Options (change) 14,628 18,150
Destination 950 995
Total Price $92,180 $84,445

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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: $8,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $61,986
Model Year20102016
ModelBoxster3-Series
TrimSM3
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine310hp H6425hp I6
TransmissionS7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$92,180$84,445
Adjustments for Features0-735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$92,180$83,710

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20102016
ModelBoxster3-Series
TrimSM3
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200
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
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
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 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Power convertible top$4000 
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
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
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Off-road navigation system$0 
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
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
Heated second row seats $200
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 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$6,780$7,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$735
Value of Feature Adjustments0-681

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20102016
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 Weight3,042 lb.3,595 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 S

Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
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 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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%

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%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested1700136%
Total Not Requested-450-36%
255/35YR19 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires200No
275/35YR19 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested40031%
Total Not Requested90069%

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