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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: $14,510

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120142014
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterX3X3
TrimBaseSS Black EditionxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,100 $58,600 $65,200 $39,800 $44,900
Convenience Package 2,490 2,490      
Power Seat Package 1,550 1,550 1,550    
Navigation system 3,430     2,150 2,150
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers 0        
Sport Chrono Package 960 960 960    
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 2,090 2,090 2,090    
Wood trim 890 890   500  
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530 530 750 750
Heated front seats 525 525 525 500 500
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 125    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710   550 550
Infotainment Package   3,640      
Dynamic Handling Package       1,400 1,400
Xenon HID headlights       900  
Leather seating surfaces       1,450  
Premium Package         2,200
Convenience Package 0 0      
Power Seat Package 0 0 0    
Navigation system 0     1,955 1,955
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers 0        
Sport Chrono Package 0 0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 0 0    
Wood trim 0 0   455  
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451 451 685 685
Heated front seats 0 0 0 455 455
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0   500 500
Infotainment Package   0      
Dynamic Handling Package       1,275 1,275
Xenon HID headlights       820  
Leather seating surfaces       1,320  
Premium Package         2,000
Options (change) 14,385 14,595 6,375 8,200 7,550
Options (change) 451 451 451 7,465 6,870
Destination 950 950 950 925 925
Total Price $63,435 $74,145 $72,525 $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 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,520
Model Year20112011201120142014
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterX3X3
TrimBaseSS Black EditionxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine255hp H6310hp H6320hp H6240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7325, 11325, 11205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19245/50-18245/50-18
Total Price$63,435$74,145$72,525$48,925$53,375
Adjustments for Features-50-3000-1,375-3,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,385$73,845$72,525$47,550$50,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,460$9,140$0$2,450

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW X3

Model Year20112011201120142014
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterX3X3
TrimBaseSS Black EditionxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300
RWD$0$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
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100  
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$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$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$15  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0  
Regenerative braking   $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000  
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400  
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio   $50$50
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0  
S Voice support   $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound $250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125$125
Chronometer$100$100$100  
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$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$100  
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Metal pedals$75$75$75  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
Wood trim$300$300 $300$300
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$6,105$6,355$6,055$7,430$9,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$50$300$0$1,375$3,375
Value of Feature Adjustments-1-60-1,270-3,116

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW X3

Model Year20112014
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

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

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
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%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested86559%
Total Not Requested60041%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

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%
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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