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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: $51,275

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $21,495

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620112011
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterX3X3
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $52,100 $59,100 $63,900 $74,600 $36,750 $41,050
Premium Package Plus 3,620   2,950 1,965    
Infotainment Package 3,990   3,990 3,990    
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825 3,825 3,825 3,025    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710 550 550
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 365 615 165    
Heated steering wheel 270 270 270 270    
Auto-dimming headlights 520 520 520 520 250 250
Rearview camera 1,515 655 1,515 1,515 400 400
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790 1,790 1,790      
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,320 1,320 1,320 1,320    
Voice control for nav and audio 520 520 520 520    
Wood trim 1,515   1,515      
Power-folding mirrors 320 320 320 320    
HD radio   1,040        
Interior ambient lighting   340        
App support   210     250 250
Proximity key   790     500 500
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       650    
Dynamic Handling Package         1,400 1,400
Navigation system         2,150 2,150
Obstacle detection, rear         750 750
Sport Activity Package         1,550 1,250
Xenon HID headlights         900  
Cold Weather Package         1,150 1,150
Premium Package         3,450 3,450
Satellite radio - one year subscription         350 350
Premium Package Plus 0   0 0    
Infotainment Package 0   0 0    
Adaptive sport seats plus 0 0 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 500 500
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0    
Heated steering wheel 0 0 0 0    
Auto-dimming headlights 0 0 0 0 230 230
Rearview camera 0 0 0 0 365 365
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 0 0      
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0 0 0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0    
Wood trim 0   0      
Power-folding mirrors 0 0 0 0    
HD radio   0        
Interior ambient lighting   0        
App support   0     230 230
Proximity key   0     455 455
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       0    
Dynamic Handling Package         1,275 1,275
Navigation system         1,955 1,955
Obstacle detection, rear         685 685
Sport Activity Package         1,410 1,140
Xenon HID headlights         820  
Cold Weather Package         1,045 1,045
Premium Package         3,140 3,140
Satellite radio - one year subscription         320 320
Options (change) 20,530 12,675 19,860 14,970 13,650 12,450
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 12,430 11,340
Destination 995 995 995 995 875 875
Total Price $73,625 $72,770 $84,755 $90,565 $51,275 $54,375

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW X3 xDrive28i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,624
Model Year201620162016201620112011
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterX3X3
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine265hp H6265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6240hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7185, 7445, 10445, 10205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20245/50-18245/50-18
Total Price$73,625$72,770$84,755$90,565$51,275$54,375
Adjustments for Features-6000-1,100-3,050-1,875-1,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,025$72,770$83,655$87,515$49,400$52,400
Cost Above Minimum$255$0$10,885$14,745$0$3,000

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW X3

Model Year201620162016201620112011
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterX3X3
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
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$350  
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0
Hill descent control    $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Roll bar$200$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$40  
Roof rails    $250$250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls    $150$150
Rear wiper    $175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500  
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500  
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)    $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275$275
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0  
Panoramic sunroof    $1200$1200
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000$4000  
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400  
Wheel-lip moldings    $75$75
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200
Voice control for external devices    $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer   $100  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights    $125$125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25$25
Performance meter   $150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300   
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100  
Floor mats$75$75$75$75  
Folding second row seats    $300$300
Heated second row seats    $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300  
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$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200
Transmission 
Launch control   $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$7,155$6,555$7,655$9,605$8,430$8,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$600$0$1,100$3,050$1,875$1,975
Value of Feature Adjustments-80-13-34-1,730-1,823

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. BMW X3

Model Year20162011
ModelBoxsterX3
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Wheelbase97.4 in110.6 in
Length172.2 in183.0 in
Width70.9 in74.1 in
Height50.5 in65.4 in
Curb Weight2,889 lb.4,113 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.9 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.963.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested212586%
Total Not Requested35014%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
App support0Yes
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested91572%
Total Not Requested35028%
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 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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster Black Edition

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 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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested162582%
Total Not Requested35018%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested915100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%

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 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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested120071%
Total Not Requested50029%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested142597%
Total Not Requested503%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Performance meter150No
App support0Yes
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested91555%
Total Not Requested75045%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested76575%
Total Not Requested25025%
Sport Activity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
245/50WR18 tires400No
Total Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested35050%
Total Not Requested35050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested195059%
Total Not Requested134041%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested76575%
Total Not Requested25025%
Sport Activity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250No
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/50WR18 tires400No
Total Requested60044%
Total Not Requested75056%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested35050%
Total Not Requested35050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested165055%
Total Not Requested134045%

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