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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: $15,135

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132018
ModelBoxsterX3
TrimBaseM40i
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Base Price $49,500 $54,300
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825  
7-speed automated manual 3,200  
Infotainment Package 3,860  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 550
Wood trim 1,790  
Obstacle detection, front 330  
Obstacle detection, rear 530  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,320  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790 700
Sport suspension (upgrade) 1,235  
App support 210  
Power-folding mirrors 320  
Interior ambient lighting 340  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,025  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615  
Voice recorder 570  
Heated steering wheel 270  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 730 350
Voice control for nav and audio 520  
Premium Package 2,040  
Leather seating surfaces   1,700
Premium Tier   2,950
Adaptive sport seats plus 0  
7-speed automated manual 0  
Infotainment Package 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 505
Wood trim 0  
Obstacle detection, front 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 451  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 645
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0  
App support 0  
Power-folding mirrors 0  
Interior ambient lighting 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0  
Voice recorder 0  
Heated steering wheel 0  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 0 320
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Premium Package 0  
Leather seating surfaces   1,565
Premium Tier   2,715
Options (change) 26,230 6,250
Options (change) 451 5,750
Destination 950 995
Total Price $76,680 $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: $17,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $54,242
Model Year20132018
ModelBoxsterX3
TrimBaseM40i
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Engine265hp H6355hp I6
TransmissionS7T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/50-19
Total Price$76,680$61,545
Adjustments for Features0-2,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,680$59,120

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW X3

Model Year20132018
ModelBoxsterX3
TrimBaseM40i
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar$200 
Tires, run-flat $150
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 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Raised top speed limiter $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
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 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers$50 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
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 thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$9,180$11,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,282

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW X3

Model Year20132018
ModelBoxsterX3
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Wheelbase97.4 in112.8 in
Length172.2 in185.9 in
Width70.9 in74.4 in
Height50.5 in66.0 in
Curb Weight2,954 lb.4,230 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 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 sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
Total Requested86571%
Total Not Requested35029%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Wind blocker, small100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested260082%
Total Not Requested57518%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
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
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested101547%
Total Not Requested115053%

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