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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: $63,085 Porsche Boxster | ||
| Difference: $1,980 | ||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2006 |
| Model | Boxster | 3-Series |
| Trim | Base | M3 |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible |
| Base Price | $48,100 | $56,600 |
| Adaptive Sports Seats | 3,055 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 710 | 475 |
| Limited-slip rear differential | 950 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 530 | 350 |
| Heated front seats | 525 | |
| Navigation system | 3,430 | 1,800 |
| Unbranded 185W 7 speakers | 0 | |
| Removable hard top | 2,345 | 2,295 |
| 6-speed manual | 0 | |
| Convenience Package | 2,490 | |
| Cold Weather Package (convertible) | 750 | |
| Rear spoiler | 0 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 400 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | 700 | |
| Adaptive Sports Seats | 0 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 0 | 430 |
| Limited-slip rear differential | 0 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 451 | 320 |
| Heated front seats | 0 | |
| Navigation system | 0 | 1,640 |
| Unbranded 185W 7 speakers | 0 | |
| Removable hard top | 1,993 | 2,090 |
| 6-speed manual | 0 | |
| Convenience Package | 0 | |
| Cold Weather Package (convertible) | 685 | |
| Rear spoiler | 0 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 365 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | 635 | |
| Options (change) | 14,035 | 6,770 |
| Options (change) | 2,444 | 6,165 |
| Destination | 950 | 695 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 1,000 |
| Total Price | $63,085 | $65,065 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 3-Series
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Boxster | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,940 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $56,114 | ||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2006 |
| Model | Boxster | 3-Series |
| Trim | Base | M3 |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible |
| Engine | 255hp H6 | 333hp I6 |
| Transmission | M6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 19/27 MPG | 16/24 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 185, 7 | ?, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 205/55-17 | 225/45-18 |
| Total Price | $63,085 | $65,065 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -40 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $63,085 | $65,025 |
Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2011 | 2006 |
| Model | Boxster | 3-Series |
| Trim | Base | M3 |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 |
| RWD | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | |
| Wind blocker, small | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Auto-raising roll bars / headrests | $500 | |
| Roll bar | $200 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Cargo net | $40 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |
| Ski sack | $50 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||
| Mid-engine configuration | $0 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Body kit | $0 | |
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |
| Retractable rear spoiler | $400 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | |
| Aux input | $50 | |
| Media drive | $15 | |
| Off-road navigation system | $0 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | |
| Automatic headlights | $125 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | |
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | |
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | |
| Floor mats | $75 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | |
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | |
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Total Value of Features | $2,920 | $2,960 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $40 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -37 |
Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2011 | 2006 |
| Model | Boxster | 3-Series |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible |
| Wheelbase | 95.1 in | 107.3 in |
| Length | 172.1 in | 176.7 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 69.2 in |
| Height | 50.9 in | 54.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,943 lb. | 3,778 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 16.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.4 in | 38.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 51.7 in | 54.5 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.6 in | 41.7 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 0.0 in | 36.4 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 45.9 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 0.0 in | 32.0 in |
| Cargo Volume | 9.9 ft3 | 7.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster
| Adaptive Sports Seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | No |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 950 | 70% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 30% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wind blocker, small | 100 | No |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 31% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 150 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 50% |
| Cold Weather Package (convertible) | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 17% |
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