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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: $71,845 Porsche Boxster Black Edition | |||||
| Difference: $6,530 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2011 |
| Model | Boxster | Boxster | Boxster | Boxster | 3-Series |
| Trim | Base | Black Edition | S | GTS | M3 |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Base Price | $52,100 | $59,100 | $63,900 | $74,600 | $67,550 |
| 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 | 3,825 | 3,025 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | 1,320 | 1,320 | 1,320 | 1,320 | |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 1,790 | 1,790 | 1,790 | 1,000 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 710 | 710 | 710 | 710 | 550 |
| Wood trim | 1,515 | 1,515 | 0 | ||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 615 | 365 | 615 | 165 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 520 | 520 | 520 | 520 | 250 |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 530 | 530 | 530 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | 520 | 520 | 520 | 520 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | 320 | 320 | 320 | 320 | |
| HD radio | 1,040 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting | 340 | ||||
| App support | 210 | 250 | |||
| Proximity key | 790 | ||||
| Bose 505W 10 speakers | 0 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 0 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 650 | ||||
| Convenience Package | 2,900 | ||||
| Premium Package | 1,350 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | 0 | ||||
| Heated front seats | 500 | ||||
| Leather door panel trim | 1,100 | ||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | ||||
| Premium Package Plus | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Infotainment Package | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Adaptive sport seats plus | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 0 | 0 | 0 | 910 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 500 |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 230 |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| HD radio | 0 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting | 0 | ||||
| App support | 0 | 230 | |||
| Proximity key | 0 | ||||
| Bose 505W 10 speakers | 0 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 0 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 0 | ||||
| Convenience Package | 2,640 | ||||
| Premium Package | 1,230 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | 0 | ||||
| Heated front seats | 455 | ||||
| Leather door panel trim | 1,000 | ||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | ||||
| Options (change) | 19,275 | 11,750 | 18,605 | 13,715 | 8,250 |
| Options (change) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7,515 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,700 |
| Total Price | $72,370 | $71,845 | $83,500 | $89,310 | $78,375 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 3-Series
| Lowest Adjusted Price: Porsche Boxster Black Edition | |||||
| Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster GTS | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,170 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $68,362 | |||||
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2011 |
| Model | Boxster | Boxster | Boxster | Boxster | 3-Series |
| Trim | Base | Black Edition | S | GTS | M3 |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Engine | 265hp H6 | 265hp H6 | 315hp H6 | 330hp H6 | 414hp V8 |
| 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 | 185, 7 | 445, 10 | 445, 10 | 180, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/45-18 | 235/35-20 | 235/40-19 | 235/35-20 | 245/40-18 |
| Total Price | $72,370 | $71,845 | $83,500 | $89,310 | $78,375 |
| Adjustments for Features | -450 | 0 | -950 | -2,400 | -3,360 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $71,920 | $71,845 | $82,550 | $86,910 | $75,015 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $75 | $0 | $10,705 | $15,065 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2011 |
| Model | Boxster | Boxster | Boxster | Boxster | 3-Series |
| Trim | Base | Black Edition | S | GTS | M3 |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 |
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $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 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Wind blocker, small | $100 | $100 | $100 | $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 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | ||||
| Roll bar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | ||||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Climate Control | |||||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | ||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented) | $500 | ||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | ||||
| Mid-engine configuration | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Exterior | |||||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | $0 | |||
| Power convertible top | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | |
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | ||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||||
| Retractable rear spoiler | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | |
| Sport rocker panels (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | ||||
| Off-road navigation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | ||||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | ||||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | ||||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Chronometer | $100 | ||||
| Compass | $0 | ||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | ||||
| Performance meter | $150 | ||||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | |||
| Floor mats | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Folding second row seats w/o opening to trunk | $75 | ||||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | |||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| No leather in second row | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||||
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $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 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |||
| Transmission | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $7,630 | $7,180 | $8,130 | $9,580 | $10,540 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $450 | $0 | $950 | $2,400 | $3,360 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -6 | 0 | -11 | -27 | -3,105 |
Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2016 | 2011 |
| 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 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Residual heat | 50 | No |
| 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 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 2075 | 84% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 16% |
| Infotainment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers | 350 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| 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 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 915 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 28% |
| 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 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 |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 28% |
Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster Black Edition
| 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 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 |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 28% |
Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S
| 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 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 |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 28% |
| Infotainment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| 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 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 915 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| 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 | No |
| 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 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 1575 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 20% |
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 |
| 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 |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 29% |
| Infotainment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Performance meter | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| 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 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 915 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 45% |
| 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 | No |
| 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 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1425 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 3% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Alarm | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1340 | 93% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 7% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 425 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 45% |
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