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Porsche Boxster vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Boxster vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $0

Porsche Boxster S   
Difference: $43,545

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620122012
ModelBoxsterBoxsterX3X3
TrimBaseSxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $0 $0 $37,100 $42,700
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 0    
Navigation system 0 0 2,150 2,150
Dynamic Handling Package     1,400 1,400
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 0    
Navigation system 0 0 1,955 1,955
Dynamic Handling Package     1,275 1,275
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Leather seating surfaces     1,320 1,320
Options (change) 0 0 5,550 5,550
Options (change) 0 0 5,050 5,050
Destination 0 0 895 895
Total Price $0 $0 $43,545 $49,145

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,618
Model Year2006200620122012
ModelBoxsterBoxsterX3X3
TrimBaseSxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp H6280hp H6240hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionM5M6T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4230, 7205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18245/55-17245/50-18
Total Price$0$0$43,545$49,145
Adjustments for Features0-150-13,670-15,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$0$-150$29,875$33,325
Cost Above Minimum$150$0$0$3,450

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW X3

Model Year2006200620122012
ModelBoxsterBoxsterX3X3
TrimBaseSxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Cruise control  $150$150
Power front side windows  $250$250
Power locks  $275$275
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Remote app  $25$25
Remote keyless entry  $225$225
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Antilock brakes (ABS)  $400$400
Brake assist  $50$50
Front side airbags  $350$350
Hill descent control  $250$250
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control  $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Traction control  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Console with shifter  $150$150
Climate Control 
Air conditioning  $900$900
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear defrost  $200$200
Rear wiper  $175$175
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0  
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Fog lights  $125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Power mirrors  $150$150
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Tachometer  $75$75
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Floor mats  $75$75
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Wood trim   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Total Value of Features$0$150$13,670$15,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$13,670$15,820
Value of Feature Adjustments00-12,637-14,618

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW X3

Model Year20062012
ModelBoxsterX3
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.1 in110.6 in
Length170.4 in183.0 in
Width70.9 in74.1 in
Height51.0 in65.4 in
Curb Weight2,856 lb.4,113 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.9 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.963.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50063%
Total Not Requested30037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested41541%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50063%
Total Not Requested30037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested41541%

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