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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: $80,495 BMW 3-Series M3 | ||
| Difference: $4,175 | ||
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| Model Year | 2014 | 2012 |
| Model | Boxster | 3-Series |
| Trim | S | M3 |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $62,100 | $68,750 |
| 7-speed automated manual | 3,200 | 2,900 |
| Premium Package Plus | 3,240 | |
| Infotainment Package | 3,990 | |
| Bose 505W 10 speakers | 0 | |
| Adaptive sport seats plus | 3,825 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | 1,320 | |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 1,790 | 1,000 |
| Power-folding mirrors | 320 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 520 | |
| Wood trim | 1,515 | 0 |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 530 | |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 615 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 710 | 550 |
| Premium Package | 2,500 | |
| Rear spoiler | 0 | |
| App support | 250 | |
| Heated front seats | 500 | |
| Leather door panel trim | 1,100 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | |
| 7-speed automated manual | 0 | 2,640 |
| Premium Package Plus | 0 | |
| Infotainment Package | 0 | |
| Bose 505W 10 speakers | 0 | |
| Adaptive sport seats plus | 0 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | 0 | |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 0 | 910 |
| Power-folding mirrors | 0 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 0 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 451 | |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 0 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 0 | 500 |
| Premium Package | 2,275 | |
| Rear spoiler | 0 | |
| App support | 230 | |
| Heated front seats | 455 | |
| Leather door panel trim | 1,000 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | |
| Options (change) | 21,575 | 9,150 |
| Options (change) | 451 | 8,330 |
| Destination | 995 | 895 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 1,700 |
| Total Price | $84,670 | $80,495 |
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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: $6,810 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $70,475 | ||
| Model Year | 2014 | 2012 |
| Model | Boxster | 3-Series |
| Trim | S | M3 |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 315hp H6 | 414hp V8 |
| Transmission | S7 | S7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 21/30 MPG | 14/20 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 445, 10 | 180, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/40-19 | 245/40-18 |
| Total Price | $84,670 | $80,495 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,635 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $84,670 | $77,860 |
Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2014 | 2012 |
| 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 | |
| Remote app | $25 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | |
| 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 | |
| Auto-raising roll bars / headrests | $500 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | |
| Roll bar | $200 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | |
| 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 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||
| Mid-engine configuration | $0 | |
| Regenerative braking | $0 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Power convertible top | $4000 | |
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |
| Retractable rear spoiler | $400 | |
| Sport rocker panels (optional) | $0 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | |
| Off-road navigation system | $0 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |
| USB port | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Compass | $0 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |
| 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 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Launch control | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $8,005 | $10,640 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $2,635 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -2,434 |
Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2014 | 2012 |
| Model | Boxster | 3-Series |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Wheelbase | 97.4 in | 108.7 in |
| Length | 172.2 in | 180.6 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 70.2 in |
| Height | 50.5 in | 54.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,976 lb. | 4,145 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 16.1 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.6 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 | 42.6 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
| Premium Package Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| 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 thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Wind blocker, small | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Residual heat | 50 | Yes |
| Automatic air recirculation | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2625 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 22% |
| Infotainment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Off-road navigation system | 0 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 915 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Adaptive sport seats plus | ||
| 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 |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| 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 thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 28% |
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 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 50% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1540 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 6% |
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