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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: $46,500

BMW X3 3.0si   
Difference: $12,825

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092008
ModelBoxsterBoxsterX3
TrimBaseS3.0si
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Base Price $46,600 $56,700 $38,600
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690 690  
Power Seat Package 1,550 1,550  
Xenon HID headlights 1,560 1,560 800
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 475
Wood trim 890 890  
Automatic climate control, front 550 550  
Audio controls on steering wheel 990 990  
Navigation system 3,110 3,110 1,800
Heated front seats 500 500 500
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530 700
Bluetooth cell phone link 695 695  
Premium Package     2,800
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587 587  
Power Seat Package 1,318 1,318  
Xenon HID headlights 0 0 730
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 430
Wood trim 757 757  
Automatic climate control, front 468 468  
Audio controls on steering wheel 842 842  
Navigation system 0 0 1,640
Heated front seats 0 0 455
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451 635
Bluetooth cell phone link 0 0  
Premium Package     2,550
Options (change) 11,775 11,775 7,075
Options (change) 4,423 4,423 6,440
Destination 950 950 825
Total Price $59,325 $69,425 $46,500

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW X3 3.0si
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,206
Model Year200920092008
ModelBoxsterBoxsterX3
TrimBaseS3.0si
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Engine255hp H6310hp H6260hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4185, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18235/55-17
Total Price$59,325$69,425$46,500
Adjustments for Features00-1,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,325$69,425$45,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,100$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW X3

Model Year200920092008
ModelBoxsterBoxsterX3
TrimBaseS3.0si
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Hill descent control  $250
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Roll bar$200$200 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net$40$40 
Cargo organizer  $100
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Rear wiper  $175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Power convertible top$4000$4000 
Rear spoiler  $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400 
Skid plate (one)  $50
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Off-road navigation system$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
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$250 
Metal pedals$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Total Value of Features$5,005$5,005$6,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,300
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,196

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW X3

Model Year20092008
ModelBoxsterX3
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.1 in110.1 in
Length172.1 in179.7 in
Width70.9 in73.0 in
Height50.9 in66.0 in
Curb Weight2,944 lb.4,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.9 ft330.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.971.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Power Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Power Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0si

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested170081%
Total Not Requested40019%

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