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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: $55,645 BMW 3-Series 328i | |||||
| Difference: $15,800 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2007 | 2007 |
| Model | Boxster | Boxster | Boxster | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | Base | S | GTS | 328i | 335i |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $51,400 | $63,300 | $73,500 | $43,200 | $49,100 |
| Premium Package Plus | 3,620 | 2,950 | 1,965 | ||
| Infotainment Package | 3,990 | 3,990 | 3,990 | ||
| Adaptive sport seats plus | 3,825 | 3,825 | 3,025 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 710 | 710 | 710 | 475 | 475 |
| Wood trim | 1,515 | 1,515 | |||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 615 | 615 | 165 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 530 | 530 | 530 | 350 | 350 |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 1,235 | 1,235 | 0 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | 320 | 320 | 320 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | 520 | 520 | 520 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 2,170 | 2,170 | 2,170 | ||
| Bose 505W 10 speakers | 0 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 650 | ||||
| Sport Package | 1,200 | 1,300 | |||
| Premium Package | 2,650 | 1,550 | |||
| Navigation system | 2,100 | 2,100 | |||
| iPod integration | 400 | 400 | |||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | |||
| HD radio | 500 | 500 | |||
| Proximity key | 500 | 500 | |||
| Satellite radio | 595 | 595 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,400 | 2,400 | |||
| 6-speed manual | 0 | ||||
| Premium Package Plus | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Infotainment Package | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Adaptive sport seats plus | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 430 | 430 |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 451 | 451 | 451 | 320 | 320 |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Bose 505W 10 speakers | 0 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 0 | ||||
| Sport Package | 1,090 | 1,185 | |||
| Premium Package | 2,410 | 1,410 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,910 | 1,910 | |||
| iPod integration | 365 | 365 | |||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | |||
| HD radio | 450 | 450 | |||
| Proximity key | 455 | 455 | |||
| Satellite radio | 540 | 540 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,135 | 2,135 | |||
| 6-speed manual | 0 | ||||
| Options (change) | 19,050 | 18,380 | 14,045 | 11,670 | 10,670 |
| Options (change) | 451 | 451 | 451 | 10,560 | 9,655 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 995 | 775 | 775 |
| Total Price | $71,445 | $82,675 | $88,540 | $55,645 | $60,545 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 3-Series
| Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 3-Series 328i | |||||
| Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster GTS | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,245 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,348 | |||||
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2007 | 2007 |
| Model | Boxster | Boxster | Boxster | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | Base | S | GTS | 328i | 335i |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 265hp H6 | 315hp H6 | 330hp H6 | 230hp I6 | 300hp I6 |
| Transmission | M6 | M6 | M6 | M6 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 185, 7 | 445, 10 | 445, 10 | ?, 10 | ?, 13 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/45-18 | 235/40-19 | 235/35-20 | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $71,445 | $82,675 | $88,540 | $55,645 | $60,545 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -250 | -2,450 | -1,445 | -1,695 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $71,445 | $82,425 | $86,090 | $54,200 | $58,850 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $10,980 | $14,645 | $0 | $4,650 |
Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2007 | 2007 |
| Model | Boxster | Boxster | Boxster | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | Base | S | GTS | 328i | 335i |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 |
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | $850 | ||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | |||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Wind blocker, small | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Auto-raising roll bars / headrests | $500 | $500 | |||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Roll bar | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | |||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | $40 | ||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | |||
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented) | $500 | ||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | ||||
| Mid-engine configuration | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Exterior | |||||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | $0 | |||
| Power convertible top | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | ||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | |||
| Retractable rear spoiler | $400 | $400 | $400 | ||
| Infotainment | |||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | |||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Off-road navigation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Chronometer | $100 | ||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | |||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | |||
| Performance meter | $150 | ||||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | |||
| Floor mats | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Folding second row seats w/o opening to trunk | $75 | $75 | |||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Synthetic suede door panel trim | $250 | ||||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | ||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $8,420 | $8,670 | $10,870 | $9,865 | $10,115 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $250 | $2,450 | $1,445 | $1,695 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -4 | -40 | -1,326 | -1,557 |
Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2015 | 2007 |
| 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 | 2,889 lb. | 3,793 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
| Premium Package Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | 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 | 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 |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 1875 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 24% |
| Infotainment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | 0 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers | 350 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Off-road navigation system | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 365 | 29% |
| Adaptive sport seats plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, 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 |
| 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 |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 28% |
Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S
| Infotainment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | 0 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Off-road navigation system | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 98% |
| Total Not Requested | 15 | 2% |
| Adaptive sport seats plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, 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 |
| 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 |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 28% |
| Premium Package Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | 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 | 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 |
| Total Requested | 1375 | 70% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 30% |
Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster GTS
| Adaptive sport seats plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, 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 |
| 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 |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 29% |
| Infotainment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Performance meter | 150 | No |
| Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | 0 | No |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Off-road navigation system | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 515 | 31% |
| Premium Package Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | 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 | 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 |
| Total Requested | 1225 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 17% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| 225/40WR18 tires | 200 | No |
| 255/35WR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Alloy wheels, optional design | 0 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 38% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 1750 | 90% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 10% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| 225/40WR18 tires | 200 | No |
| 255/35WR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Alloy wheels, optional design | 0 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 38% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 850 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 19% |
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