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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: $80,895 BMW 3-Series M3 | ||
| Difference: $22,585 | ||
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| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Boxster | 3-Series |
| Trim | Spyder | M3 |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $82,100 | $63,500 |
| Auto-dimming mirrors | 690 | |
| Automatic climate control, front | 760 | |
| Adaptive sport seats plus | 2,635 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 710 | 550 |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 650 | |
| Heated front seats | 530 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | 340 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 520 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 2,160 | 3,600 |
| Ceramic brake rotors | 7,400 | 8,150 |
| 6-speed manual | 0 | |
| Infotainment Package | 3,990 | |
| Bose 505W 10 speakers | 0 | |
| 255/35YR19 | 1,200 | |
| 7-speed automated manual | 2,900 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | |
| Sunroof | 0 | |
| Auto-dimming mirrors | 0 | |
| Automatic climate control, front | 0 | |
| Adaptive sport seats plus | 0 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 0 | 500 |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 0 | |
| Heated front seats | 0 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | 0 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 0 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 0 | 3,275 |
| Ceramic brake rotors | 0 | 7,415 |
| 6-speed manual | 0 | |
| Infotainment Package | 0 | |
| Bose 505W 10 speakers | 0 | |
| 255/35YR19 | 1,090 | |
| 7-speed automated manual | 2,640 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | |
| Sunroof | 0 | |
| Options (change) | 20,385 | 16,400 |
| Options (change) | 0 | 14,920 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 |
| Total Price | $103,480 | $80,895 |
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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 Spyder | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,720 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $73,895 | ||
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Boxster | 3-Series |
| Trim | Spyder | M3 |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 375hp H6 | 425hp I6 |
| Transmission | M6 | S7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 18/24 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 | $103,480 | $80,895 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -135 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $103,480 | $80,760 |
Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | Boxster | 3-Series |
| Trim | Spyder | 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 | |
| Proximity key | $250 | |
| 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 | |
| Roll bar | $200 | |
| 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 | |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Active rear differential | $500 | |
| Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented) | $500 | |
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | |
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | |
| Mid-engine configuration | $0 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Convertible top | $3000 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |
| Retractable rear spoiler | $400 | |
| Sport rocker panels (optional) | $0 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | $125 | |
| 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 | ||
| Chronometer | $100 | |
| Compass | $0 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |
| 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 | |
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | |
| Wood trim | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Launch control | $100 | |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $6,655 | $6,790 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $135 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -125 |
Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 |
| 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 | 2,899 lb. | 3,595 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 Spyder
| Auto-dimming mirrors | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 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 | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 29% |
| Infotainment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Off-road navigation system | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 915 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 1000 | Yes |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | -450 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 450 | Yes |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1700 | 136% |
| Total Not Requested | -450 | -36% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
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