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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: $45,515

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $14,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,070

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $9,019

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720112011
ModelBoxsterBoxsterX3X3
TrimBaseSxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $45,600 $55,500 $36,750 $41,050
Base Invoice $38,760 $48,415 $34,010 $37,965
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055 3,055    
Sport Chrono Package 920 920    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990 1,990    
Wood trim 890 890    
Navigation system 3,070 3,070 2,150 2,150
Xenon HID headlights 1,090 1,090 900  
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530 750 750
Heated front seats 480 480 500 500
Audio controls on steering wheel 990 990    
Automatic climate control, front 550 550    
Dynamic Handling Package     1,400 1,400
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Heated steering wheel     190 190
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450
Sport Activity Package       1,250
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597 2,597    
Sport Chrono Package 782 782    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,692 1,692    
Wood trim 757 757    
Navigation system 2,610 2,610 1,955 1,955
Xenon HID headlights 927 927 820  
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451 685 685
Heated front seats 408 408 455 455
Audio controls on steering wheel 842 842    
Automatic climate control, front 468 468    
Dynamic Handling Package     1,275 1,275
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Heated steering wheel     175 175
Leather seating surfaces     1,320 1,320
Sport Activity Package       1,140
Options (change) 13,565 13,565 7,890 8,240
Options (change) 11,534 11,534 7,185 7,505
Destination 795 795 875 875
Total Price $59,960 $69,860 $45,515 $50,165
Total Invoice $51,089 $60,744 $42,070 $46,345

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,174
Model Year2007200720112011
ModelBoxsterBoxsterX3X3
TrimBaseSxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine245hp H6295hp 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$59,960$69,860$45,515$50,165
Adjustments for Features0-150-1,250-2,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,960$69,710$44,265$47,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,750$0$3,700
Total Invoice$51,089$60,744$42,070$46,345
Adjustments for Features0-130-1,155-2,032
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,089$60,614$40,915$44,313
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,525$0$3,398

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW X3

Model Year2007200720112011
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 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Hill descent control  $250$250
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Roll bar$200$200  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo net$40$40  
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0  
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Power convertible top$4000$4000  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
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
Chronometer$100$100  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
Wood trim$300$300 $300
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,930$6,080$7,180$8,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$1,250$2,200
Value of Feature Adjustments0-130-1,155-2,032

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW X3

Model Year20072011
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
Porsche Boxster

Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested41541%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested41541%
Sport Activity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250No
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/50WR18 tires400No
Total Requested50037%
Total Not Requested85063%

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