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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: $43,570

BMW X3 3.0i   
Difference: $19,365

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152006
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterX3
TrimBaseSGTS3.0i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Base Price $51,400 $63,300 $73,500 $36,800
Premium Package 1,780 1,170 965 1,800
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825 3,825 3,025  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 475
Wood trim 1,515 1,515    
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 165  
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530 530 700
Sport suspension (upgrade) 1,235 1,235 0  
Obstacle detection, front 330 330 330  
Sport Package       1,800
Xenon HID headlights       800
Heated front seats       500
Premium Package 0 0 0 1,640
Adaptive sport seats plus 0 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 430
Wood trim 0 0    
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451 451 635
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0 0 0  
Obstacle detection, front 0 0 0  
Sport Package       1,640
Xenon HID headlights       730
Heated front seats       455
Options (change) 10,540 9,930 5,725 6,075
Options (change) 451 451 451 5,530
Destination 995 995 995 695
Total Price $62,935 $74,225 $80,220 $43,570

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW X3 3.0i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,514
Model Year2015201520152006
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterX3
TrimBaseSGTS3.0i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Engine265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6225hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4185, 7185, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/40-19235/35-20235/50-18
Total Price$62,935$74,225$80,220$43,570
Adjustments for Features-1,300-1,300-3,6250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,635$72,925$76,595$43,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,290$14,960$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW X3

Model Year2015201520152006
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterX3
TrimBaseSGTS3.0i
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control   $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Roll bar$200$200$200 
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 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rear wiper   $175
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)  $500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0 
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 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Chronometer  $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
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
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Wood trim$300$300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Total Value of Features$7,205$7,205$9,530$5,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,300$1,300$3,625$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-30-25-650

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW X3

Model Year20152006
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.4,024 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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested130073%
Total Not Requested47527%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, 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
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested80063%
Total Not Requested47537%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, 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
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster GTS

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested65060%
Total Not Requested42540%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, 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
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
Total Requested100059%
Total Not Requested70041%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0i

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested145088%
Total Not Requested20012%

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