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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: $78,270 BMW 3-Series M3 | ||
| Difference: $1,750 | ||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2008 |
| Model | Boxster | 3-Series |
| Trim | S | M3 |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $58,600 | $64,950 |
| Convenience Package | 2,490 | |
| Adaptive Sports Seats | 3,055 | |
| Infotainment Package | 3,640 | |
| Sport Chrono Package | 960 | |
| 7-speed automated manual | 3,420 | 2,700 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 710 | 550 |
| Limited-slip rear differential | 950 | |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 615 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 530 | 350 |
| Heated front seats | 525 | 500 |
| Wood trim | 890 | 0 |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 2,090 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 595 | |
| Premium Package | 1,350 | |
| Technology Package | 3,250 | |
| Rear spoiler | 0 | |
| iPod integration | 400 | |
| Leather door panel trim | 1,100 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 595 | |
| Convenience Package | 0 | |
| Adaptive Sports Seats | 0 | |
| Infotainment Package | 0 | |
| Sport Chrono Package | 0 | |
| 7-speed automated manual | 0 | 2,455 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 0 | 500 |
| Limited-slip rear differential | 0 | |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 0 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 451 | 320 |
| Heated front seats | 0 | 455 |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 0 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 0 | |
| Premium Package | 1,230 | |
| Technology Package | 2,960 | |
| Rear spoiler | 0 | |
| iPod integration | 365 | |
| Leather door panel trim | 1,000 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 540 | |
| Options (change) | 20,470 | 10,795 |
| Options (change) | 451 | 9,825 |
| Destination | 950 | 825 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 1,700 |
| Total Price | $80,020 | $78,270 |
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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: $5,845 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $67,102 | ||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2008 |
| Model | Boxster | 3-Series |
| Trim | S | M3 |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 310hp H6 | 414hp V8 |
| Transmission | S7 | S7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 20/29 MPG | 14/20 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 325, 11 | ?, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/40-18 | 245/40-18 |
| Total Price | $80,020 | $78,270 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -4,095 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $80,020 | $74,175 |
Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2011 | 2008 |
| Model | Boxster | 3-Series |
| Trim | S | M3 |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | $1200 |
| RWD | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | |
| Proximity key | $250 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | |
| Wind blocker, small | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| 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 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | |
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||
| Mid-engine configuration | $0 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Power convertible top | $4000 | |
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |
| Retractable rear spoiler | $400 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | |
| Media drive | $15 | |
| Off-road navigation system | $0 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |
| USB port | $25 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | |
| Chronometer | $100 | |
| Compass | $0 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | |
| 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 | ||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | |
| Floor mats | $75 | |
| 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 | ||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Total Value of Features | $6,795 | $10,890 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $4,095 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -3,782 |
Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2011 | 2008 |
| Model | Boxster | 3-Series |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Wheelbase | 95.1 in | 108.7 in |
| Length | 172.1 in | 180.6 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 70.2 in |
| Height | 50.9 in | 54.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,042 lb. | 4,145 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 16.1 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.4 in | 38.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 51.7 in | 55.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.6 in | 41.8 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 0.0 in | 36.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 49.3 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 0.0 in | 31.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 9.9 ft3 | 9.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 9.9 | 12.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wind blocker, small | 100 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 14% |
| Adaptive Sports Seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 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 |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 85% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 15% |
| Infotainment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Off-road navigation system | 0 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 615 | 42% |
| Sport Chrono Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Chronometer | 100 | No |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | Yes |
| Launch control | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 300 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 25% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3
| 7-speed automated manual | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 7-speed automated manual | 0 | Yes |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Launch control | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 200 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 50% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1425 | 85% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 15% |
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