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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: $48,925

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $16,235

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020142014
ModelBoxsterBoxsterX3X3
TrimBaseSxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $47,600 $58,000 $39,800 $44,900
Power Seat Package 1,550 1,550    
iPod integration 440 440    
Navigation system 3,110 3,110 2,150 2,150
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690 690    
Sport Chrono Package 960 960    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990 1,990    
Xenon HID headlights 1,560 1,560 900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 550 550
Automatic climate control, front 550 550    
Floor mats 90 90    
Audio controls on steering wheel 990 990    
Bluetooth cell phone link 695 695    
Heated front seats 510 510 500 500
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530 750 750
Wood trim 890 890 500  
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595    
Traffic information 0 0    
Satellite radio 750 750    
Dynamic Handling Package     1,400 1,400
Leather seating surfaces     1,450  
Premium Package       2,200
Power Seat Package 1,318 1,318    
iPod integration 0 0    
Navigation system 0 0 1,955 1,955
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587 587    
Sport Chrono Package 0 0    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,692 1,692    
Xenon HID headlights 0 0 820  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 500 500
Automatic climate control, front 468 468    
Floor mats 0 0    
Audio controls on steering wheel 842 842    
Bluetooth cell phone link 0 0    
Heated front seats 0 0 455 455
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451 685 685
Wood trim 757 757 455  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0    
Traffic information 0 0    
Satellite radio 0 0    
Dynamic Handling Package     1,275 1,275
Leather seating surfaces     1,320  
Premium Package       2,000
Options (change) 16,610 16,610 8,200 7,550
Options (change) 6,115 6,115 7,465 6,870
Destination 950 950 925 925
Total Price $65,160 $75,560 $48,925 $53,375

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW X3 xDrive28i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,781
Model Year2010201020142014
ModelBoxsterBoxsterX3X3
TrimBaseSxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine255hp H6310hp H6240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionM6M6T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4185, 7205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18245/50-18245/50-18
Total Price$65,160$75,560$48,925$53,375
Adjustments for Features00-1,450-3,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,160$75,560$47,475$49,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,400$0$2,450

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW X3

Model Year2010201020142014
ModelBoxsterBoxsterX3X3
TrimBaseSxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Proximity key   $250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
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 area rails w/tie downs  $50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo mat  $40$40
Cargo net$40$40  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear wiper  $175$175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
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
Power convertible top$4000$4000  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration$100$100  
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Off-road navigation system$0$0  
S Voice support  $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Chronometer$100$100  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Metal pedals$75$75  
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100  
Total Value of Features$5,755$5,755$7,205$9,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,450$3,450
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,339-3,186

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW X3

Model Year20102014
ModelBoxsterX3
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.1 in110.6 in
Length172.1 in183.0 in
Width70.9 in74.1 in
Height50.9 in65.4 in
Curb Weight2,944 lb.4,113 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 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

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%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

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%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

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%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Smartphone integration0No
App support0No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Smartphone integration0No
App support0No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested105062%
Total Not Requested65038%

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