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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: $86,045

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $7,535

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132018
ModelBoxster3-Series
TrimSM3
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $60,900 $65,500
Infotainment Package 3,860  
Bose 505W 10 speakers 0  
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825  
7-speed automated manual 3,200 2,900
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,320  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 550
Sport suspension (upgrade) 1,235  
Power-folding mirrors 320  
Voice control for nav and audio 520  
App support 210  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615  
Interior ambient lighting 340  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,025  
Obstacle detection, rear 530  
Wood trim 1,790 0
Ceramic brake rotors 7,400 8,150
Obstacle detection, front 330  
Heated steering wheel 270  
Premium Package 1,440  
Executive Package   4,100
Full Merino Leather   2,650
Sunroof   0
255/35YR19   1,200
Infotainment Package 0  
Bose 505W 10 speakers 0  
Adaptive sport seats plus 0  
7-speed automated manual 0 2,670
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 505
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0  
Power-folding mirrors 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
App support 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0  
Interior ambient lighting 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 451  
Wood trim 0 0
Ceramic brake rotors 0 7,500
Obstacle detection, front 0  
Heated steering wheel 0  
Premium Package 0  
Executive Package   3,770
Full Merino Leather   2,435
Sunroof   0
255/35YR19   1,105
Options (change) 31,730 19,550
Options (change) 451 17,985
Destination 950 995
Total Price $93,580 $86,045

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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: $8,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $78,579
Model Year20132018
ModelBoxster3-Series
TrimSM3
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine315hp H6425hp I6
TransmissionS7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)445, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$93,580$86,045
Adjustments for Features0-635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$93,580$85,410

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20132018
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
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras $500
Roll bar$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$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
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
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 thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$7,780$8,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-595

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20132018
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 Weight2,976 lb.3,630 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 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 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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Wind blocker, small100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested220082%
Total Not Requested47518%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
255/35YR19 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires200No
275/35YR19 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested70029%
Total Not Requested170071%
Full Merino Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage450Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested1700136%
Total Not Requested-450-36%

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