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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: $46,175

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $17,890

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142010
ModelBoxsterBoxsterX3
TrimBaseSxDrive30i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Base Price $50,400 $62,100 $38,850
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825 3,825  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 550
Wood trim 1,515 1,515  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615  
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530 750
Sport suspension (upgrade) 1,235 1,235  
Obstacle detection, front 330 330  
Premium Package Plus 3,910 3,240  
Sport Package     2,300
Leather seating surfaces     1,450
Xenon HID headlights     900
Heated front seats     500
Adaptive sport seats plus 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 500
Wood trim 0 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451 685
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0 0  
Obstacle detection, front 0 0  
Premium Package Plus 0 0  
Sport Package     2,095
Leather seating surfaces     1,320
Xenon HID headlights     820
Heated front seats     455
Options (change) 12,670 12,000 6,450
Options (change) 451 451 5,875
Destination 995 995 875
Total Price $64,065 $75,095 $46,175

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW X3 xDrive30i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,306
Model Year201420142010
ModelBoxsterBoxsterX3
TrimBaseSxDrive30i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Engine265hp H6315hp H6260hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4185, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/40-19235/50-18
Total Price$64,065$75,095$46,175
Adjustments for Features-3,625-3,8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,440$71,220$46,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,780$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW X3

Model Year201420142010
ModelBoxsterBoxsterX3
TrimBaseSxDrive30i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Wind blocker, small$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Roll bar$200$200 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net$40$40 
Cargo organizer  $100
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Power convertible top$4000$4000 
Rear spoiler  $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400 
Skid plate (one)  $50
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Floor mats$75$75 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim $250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Metal pedals$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,030$8,280$4,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,625$3,875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-82-750

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW X3

Model Year20142010
ModelBoxsterX3
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Wheelbase97.4 in110.1 in
Length172.2 in179.7 in
Width70.9 in73.0 in
Height50.5 in66.0 in
Curb Weight2,889 lb.4,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 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

Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested80044%
Total Not Requested100056%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Wind blocker, small100No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested195050%
Total Not Requested192550%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested80044%
Total Not Requested100056%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Wind blocker, small100No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested145043%
Total Not Requested192557%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Body kit0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
235/50HR18 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%

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