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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: $45,600

BMW X3 3.0si   
Difference: $14,190

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112007
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterX3
TrimBaseSS Black Edition3.0si
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Base Price $48,100 $58,600 $65,200 $38,000
Convenience Package 2,490 2,490    
Power Seat Package 1,550 1,550 1,550  
Navigation system 3,430 3,455   1,800
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers 0      
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530 530 700
Heated front seats 525 525 525 500
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 125  
Wood trim 890 890    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710   475
Premium Package       2,550
Xenon HID headlights       800
Convenience Package 0 0    
Power Seat Package 0 0 0  
Navigation system 0 0   1,640
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers 0      
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451 451 635
Heated front seats 0 0 0 455
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0  
Wood trim 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0   430
Premium Package       2,320
Xenon HID headlights       730
Options (change) 10,740 10,765 2,730 6,825
Options (change) 451 451 451 6,210
Destination 950 950 950 775
Total Price $59,790 $70,315 $68,880 $45,600

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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: $14,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,873
Model Year2011201120112007
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterX3
TrimBaseSS Black Edition3.0si
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Engine255hp H6310hp H6320hp H6260hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7185, 7325, 11?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19235/55-17
Total Price$59,790$70,315$68,880$45,600
Adjustments for Features-2250-175-735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,565$70,315$68,705$44,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,750$9,140$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW X3

Model Year2011201120112007
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterX3
TrimBaseSS Black Edition3.0si
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100 
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$200 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   $50
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo mat   $40
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Cargo organizer   $100
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
Rear wiper   $175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000 
Rear spoiler   $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400 
Skid plate (one)   $50
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0 
Satellite radio$200 $200 
Surround sound  $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic information$25 $25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125
Compass   $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$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
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Folding second row seats   $300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Wood trim$300$300 $300
Total Value of Features$5,745$5,520$5,695$6,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$225$0$175$735
Value of Feature Adjustments-50-4-676

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW X3

Model Year20112007
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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%
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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%
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 Black Edition

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
Total Requested155079%
Total Not Requested40021%

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