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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: $56,395

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $21,705

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520182018
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterX3X3
TrimBaseSGTSxDrive30iM40i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $51,400 $63,300 $73,500 $42,450 $54,300
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825 3,825 3,025    
Infotainment Package 3,990 3,990 3,990    
Premium Package Plus 3,620 2,950 1,965    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,170 2,170 2,170 1,200 1,200
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 550 550
Wood trim 1,790 1,790      
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 165    
Voice recorder 570 570 570    
Rearview camera 1,515 1,515 1,515    
Power-folding mirrors 320 320 320    
Heated steering wheel 270 270 270    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790 1,790   1,000 700
Voice control for nav and audio 520 520 520    
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,320 1,320 1,320    
Auto-dimming headlights 520 520 520    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,160 2,160      
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0      
Sport suspension (upgrade)     0    
Cooled or ventilated front seats     730 350 350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     650    
M Sport Design       4,100  
Obstacle detection, rear       750  
Premium Tier       3,300 2,950
Leather seating surfaces       1,700 1,700
Adaptive sport seats plus 0 0 0    
Infotainment Package 0 0 0    
Premium Package Plus 0 0 0    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0 0 0 1,105 1,105
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 505 505
Wood trim 0 0      
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0    
Voice recorder 0 0 0    
Rearview camera 0 0 0    
Power-folding mirrors 0 0 0    
Heated steering wheel 0 0 0    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 0   920 645
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0    
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0 0 0    
Auto-dimming headlights 0 0 0    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0      
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0      
Sport suspension (upgrade)     0    
Cooled or ventilated front seats     0 320 320
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     0    
M Sport Design       3,770  
Obstacle detection, rear       690  
Premium Tier       3,035 2,715
Leather seating surfaces       1,565 1,565
Options (change) 25,705 25,035 18,440 12,950 7,450
Options (change) 0 0 0 11,910 6,855
Destination 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $78,100 $89,330 $92,935 $56,395 $62,745

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW X3 xDrive30i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,117
Model Year20152015201520182018
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterX3X3
TrimBaseSGTSxDrive30iM40i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6248hp I4355hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7445, 10445, 10205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/40-19235/35-20245/50-19245/50-19
Total Price$78,100$89,330$92,935$56,395$62,745
Adjustments for Features0-250-1,000-1,025-2,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$78,100$89,080$91,935$55,370$60,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,980$13,835$0$4,700

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW X3

Model Year20152015201520182018
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterX3X3
TrimBaseSGTSxDrive30iM40i
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100
Power liftgate   $350$350
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Remote app   $25$25
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200  
Hill descent control   $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Roll bar$200$200$200  
Tires, run-flat   $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   $50$50
Cargo cover   $75$75
Cargo mat   $40$40
Cargo net$40$40$40  
Roof rails   $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125$125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250
Rear wiper   $175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)  $500  
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500  
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0  
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0$0
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0$0$0
Bodyside cladding   $350$350
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0  
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000  
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400  
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0$0
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0  
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
Handwriting recognition   $200$200
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0  
S Voice support   $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$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
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Chronometer  $100  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights   $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)   $350$350
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
LED headlights    $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Performance meter  $150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250   
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Metal pedals$75$75$75  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300  
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  
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000  
Wood trim$300$300 $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 $500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$9,330$9,580$10,330$10,355$12,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$1,000$1,025$2,675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3-11-964-2,517

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW X3

Model Year20152018
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 Weight2,889 lb.4,151 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, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
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
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
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested91572%
Total Not Requested35028%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
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
Total Requested230093%
Total Not Requested1757%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
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
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
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested120067%
Total Not Requested60033%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested915100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested180091%
Total Not Requested1759%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster GTS

Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
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
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
Total Requested120071%
Total Not Requested50029%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Performance meter150No
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested91555%
Total Not Requested75045%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested135092%
Total Not Requested1258%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
245/50WR19 tires400No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested100054%
Total Not Requested85046%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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