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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: $47,975

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $15,660

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162010
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterX3
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSxDrive30i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Base Price $52,100 $59,100 $63,900 $74,600 $38,850
Premium Package 1,780   1,170 965  
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825 3,825 3,825 3,025  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710 550
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 365 615 165  
Wood trim 1,515   1,515    
Obstacle detection, rear 530   530 530 750
Sport suspension (upgrade) 1,235 1,235 1,235 0  
Obstacle detection, front 330   330 330  
HD radio   1,040      
Sport Package         2,300
Leather seating surfaces         1,450
Xenon HID headlights         900
Heated front seats         500
Navigation system         1,800
Premium Package 0   0 0  
Adaptive sport seats plus 0 0 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 500
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0  
Wood trim 0   0    
Obstacle detection, rear 0   0 0 685
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0 0 0 0  
Obstacle detection, front 0   0 0  
HD radio   0      
Sport Package         2,095
Leather seating surfaces         1,320
Xenon HID headlights         820
Heated front seats         455
Navigation system         1,640
Options (change) 10,540 7,175 9,930 5,725 8,250
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 7,515
Destination 995 995 995 995 875
Total Price $63,635 $67,270 $74,825 $81,320 $47,975

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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: $13,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,372
Model Year20162016201620162010
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterX3
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSxDrive30i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Engine265hp H6265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6260hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4185, 7185, 7185, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20235/50-18
Total Price$63,635$67,270$74,825$81,320$47,975
Adjustments for Features-2,325-2,940-2,575-4,6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,310$64,330$72,250$76,670$47,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,020$10,940$15,360$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW X3

Model Year20162016201620162010
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterX3
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSxDrive30i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$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$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Wind blocker, small$100$100$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$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Roll bar$200$200$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$40$40 
Cargo organizer    $100
Roof rails    $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Rear wiper    $175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0$0 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0 
Body kit    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0 
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000$4000 
Rear spoiler    $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400 
Skid plate (one)    $50
Wheel-lip moldings    $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0   
HD radio $50  $50
Media drive $15   
Navigation system $600  $600
Off-road navigation system $0   
Satellite radio $200   
Traffic information $25   
USB port $25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150 
Chronometer   $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights    $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25
Trip computer$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50
Floor mats$75$75$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$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$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$7,630$8,245$7,880$9,955$5,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,325$2,940$2,575$4,650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-36-43-34-570

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW X3

Model Year20162010
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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested125070%
Total Not Requested52530%
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
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 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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested80044%
Total Not Requested100056%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster Black Edition

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
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 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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested80044%
Total Not Requested100056%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested75059%
Total Not Requested52541%
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
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 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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested80044%
Total Not Requested100056%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster GTS

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
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 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
Total Requested70041%
Total Not Requested100059%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

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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