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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: $48,225

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $19,725

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132014201420142014
ModelBoxsterBoxster3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimBaseS328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,500 $60,900 $37,300 $38,600 $43,400 $49,900
Infotainment Package 3,860 3,860        
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825 3,825        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 550 550 550 550
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615        
Wood trim 1,515 1,515        
Obstacle detection, front 330 330        
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530        
Voice control for nav and audio 520 520        
App support 210 210        
Sport suspension (upgrade) 1,235 1,235        
Power-folding mirrors 320 320        
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790 1,790 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Premium Package 2,040 1,440     2,200 2,200
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0        
Navigation system     2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150
Sport Line     2,500 2,500 1,700 1,700
Steering-linked headlights     900 900    
Driver Assistance Package     950 950 950 950
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450    
Heated front seats     500 500 500 500
Infotainment Package 0 0        
Adaptive sport seats plus 0 0        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 500 500 500 500
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0        
Wood trim 0 0        
Obstacle detection, front 0 0        
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451        
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0        
App support 0 0        
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0 0        
Power-folding mirrors 0 0        
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 0 910 910 910 910
Premium Package 0 0     2,000 2,000
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0        
Navigation system     1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955
Sport Line     2,275 2,275 1,545 1,545
Steering-linked headlights     820 820    
Driver Assistance Package     865 865 865 865
Leather seating surfaces     1,320 1,320    
Heated front seats     455 455 455 455
Options (change) 17,500 16,900 10,000 10,000 9,050 9,050
Options (change) 451 451 9,100 9,100 8,230 8,230
Destination 950 950 925 925 925 925
Total Price $67,950 $78,750 $48,225 $49,525 $53,375 $59,875

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 3-Series 328d
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,050
Model Year201320132014201420142014
ModelBoxsterBoxster3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimBaseS328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp H6315hp H6240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6335hp I6 H
TransmissionM6M6M6T8M6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7445, 10205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/40-19225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$67,950$78,750$48,225$49,525$53,375$59,875
Adjustments for Features-3,565-4,0650-1,450-2,100-3,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,385$74,685$48,225$48,075$51,275$56,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,300$150$0$3,200$8,525

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201320132014201420142014
ModelBoxsterBoxster3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimBaseS328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 $150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300 $1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100$100
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200$200
Proximity key    $250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350    
Wind blocker, small$100$100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Roll bar$200$200    
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Cargo net$40$40    
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150$150
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15    
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0    
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0$0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25    
Power convertible top$4000$4000    
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400    
Sunroof    $900$900
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0    
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
Off-road navigation system$0$0    
S Voice support  $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250    
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Text dictation  $50$50$50$50
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25    
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100    
Fog lights  $125$125$125$125
Headlight washers$50$50    
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300$300
Leather door panel trim $250    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Metal pedals$75$75    
No leather in second row$-300$-300    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  $150$150
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100    
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100    
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100    
Wood trim$300$300 $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$6,430$6,930$2,865$4,315$4,965$6,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,565$4,065$0$1,450$2,100$3,275
Value of Feature Adjustments-74-720-1,338-1,938-3,022

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20132014
ModelBoxster3-Series
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase97.4 in110.6 in
Length172.2 in182.5 in
Width70.9 in71.3 in
Height50.5 in56.3 in
Curb Weight2,889 lb.3,411 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 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

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
Total Requested86571%
Total Not Requested35029%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Wind blocker, small100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested272586%
Total Not Requested45014%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested865100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Wind blocker, small100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested222583%
Total Not Requested45017%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71563%
Total Not Requested42537%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71563%
Total Not Requested42537%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71563%
Total Not Requested42537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71563%
Total Not Requested42537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

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