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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: $61,545

BMW X3 M40i   
Difference: $7,120

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelBoxsterX3
TrimBaseM40i
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Base Price $48,100 $54,300
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055  
Sport Chrono Package 960  
Navigation system 3,430  
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers 0  
Convenience Package 2,490  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 550
Wood trim 890  
Obstacle detection, rear 530  
Voice recorder 650  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615  
Heated steering wheel 250  
Heated front seats 525  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800 350
Adaptive dampers - electrical 2,090 700
Voice control for nav and audio 595  
6-speed manual 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,025  
Leather seating surfaces   1,700
Premium Tier   2,950
Adaptive Sports Seats 0  
Sport Chrono Package 0  
Navigation system 0  
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers 0  
Convenience Package 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 505
Wood trim 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 451  
Voice recorder 553  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0  
Heated steering wheel 0  
Heated front seats 0  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 0 320
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 645
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
6-speed manual 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0  
Leather seating surfaces   1,565
Premium Tier   2,715
Options (change) 19,615 6,250
Options (change) 1,004 5,750
Destination 950 995
Total Price $68,665 $61,545

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW X3 M40i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,053
Model Year20112018
ModelBoxsterX3
TrimBaseM40i
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Engine255hp H6355hp I6
TransmissionM6T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17245/50-19
Total Price$68,665$61,545
Adjustments for Features0-5,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,665$56,320

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW X3

Model Year20112018
ModelBoxsterX3
TrimBaseM40i
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power liftgate $350
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net$40 
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear wiper $175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Bodyside cladding $350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Power convertible top$4000 
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Off-road navigation system$0 
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights $125
Chronometer$100 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers$50 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
No leather in second row$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,230$12,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,918

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW X3

Model Year20112018
ModelBoxsterX3
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.1 in112.8 in
Length172.1 in185.9 in
Width70.9 in74.4 in
Height50.9 in66.0 in
Curb Weight2,943 lb.4,230 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.9 ft328.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.962.7 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 buckets100No
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 Requested105078%
Total Not Requested30022%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
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 mirror75No
Total Requested117581%
Total Not Requested27519%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested101547%
Total Not Requested115053%

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