| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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: $86,045 BMW 3-Series M3 | ||
| Difference: $11,700 | ||
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| Model Year | 2015 | 2018 |
| Model | Boxster | 3-Series |
| Trim | GTS | M3 |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $73,500 | $65,500 |
| Adaptive sport seats plus | 3,025 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | 1,320 | |
| Infotainment Package | 3,990 | |
| Premium Package Plus | 1,965 | |
| 6-speed manual | 0 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 520 | |
| Heated steering wheel | 270 | |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 165 | |
| Rearview camera | 1,515 | |
| Ceramic brake rotors | 7,400 | 8,150 |
| Wheels, dark finish | 880 | 0 |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 520 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | 320 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 0 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 650 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 710 | 550 |
| Executive Package | 4,100 | |
| Full Merino Leather | 2,650 | |
| Sunroof | 0 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | |
| 7-speed automated manual | 2,900 | |
| 255/35YR19 | 1,200 | |
| Adaptive sport seats plus | 0 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | 0 | |
| Infotainment Package | 0 | |
| Premium Package Plus | 0 | |
| 6-speed manual | 0 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 0 | |
| Heated steering wheel | 0 | |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 0 | |
| Rearview camera | 0 | |
| Ceramic brake rotors | 0 | 7,500 |
| Wheels, dark finish | 0 | 0 |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 0 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | 0 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 0 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 0 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 0 | 505 |
| Executive Package | 3,770 | |
| Full Merino Leather | 2,435 | |
| Sunroof | 0 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | |
| 7-speed automated manual | 2,670 | |
| 255/35YR19 | 1,105 | |
| Options (change) | 23,250 | 19,550 |
| Options (change) | 0 | 17,985 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 |
| Total Price | $97,745 | $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 GTS | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,135 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $79,173 | ||
| Model Year | 2015 | 2018 |
| Model | Boxster | 3-Series |
| Trim | GTS | M3 |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 330hp H6 | 425hp I6 |
| Transmission | M6 | S7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 19/26 MPG | 17/24 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 445, 10 | 600, 16 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/35-20 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | $97,745 | $86,045 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -435 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $97,745 | $85,610 |
Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2015 | 2018 |
| Model | Boxster | 3-Series |
| Trim | GTS | M3 |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | |
| RWD | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | |
| Power rear side windows | $200 | |
| 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 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | |
| 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 | |
| Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented) | $500 | |
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | |
| Mid-engine configuration | $0 | |
| Exterior | ||
| 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 | |
| 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 passenger-side mirror | $75 | |
| Chronometer | $100 | |
| Compass | $0 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | |
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | |
| Performance meter | $150 | |
| 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 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | |
| 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 | |
| Synthetic suede door panel trim | $250 | |
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | |
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Launch control | $100 | |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $8,430 | $8,865 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $435 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -407 |
Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2015 | 2018 |
| Model | Boxster | 3-Series |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 97.4 in | 110.6 in |
| Length | 172.2 in | 182.5 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 71.3 in |
| Height | 50.5 in | 56.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,965 lb. | 3,630 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 15.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.6 in | 40.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 51.7 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.6 in | 42.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 0.0 in | 35.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 9.9 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 |
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 |
| 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 |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| 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 | 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 | 15 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1165 | 70% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 30% |
| Premium Package Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| 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 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 1400 | 95% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 5% |
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 | No |
| Launch control | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 100% |
| 255/35YR19 tires | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 255/35YR19 tires | 200 | No |
| 275/35YR19 tires | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Executive Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | No |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 38% |
| Total Not Requested | 1500 | 62% |
| Full Merino Leather | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | -450 | No |
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 450 | Yes |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | Yes |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 1000 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1700 | 136% |
| Total Not Requested | -450 | -36% |
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