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Acura RDX vs. Porsche Boxster Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RDX vs. Porsche Boxster Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,880

Acura RDX   
Difference: $29,965

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220162016201620162016
ModelRDXBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimBaseBaseBlack EditionSGTSSpyder
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $32,895 $52,100 $59,100 $63,900 $74,600 $82,100
Technology Package 3,100          
Power sport seats   2,320 2,320 2,320    
Premium Package Plus   3,620     1,965  
Leather Package   500 500      
Rearview camera   1,515 655 1,515 1,515  
Audio controls on steering wheel   615 365 615 165  
CD changer, in-dash   670 670 670 670 670
Voice control for nav and audio   520 520 520 520 520
Infotainment Package   3,990   3,990 3,990  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710 710 710 710
Satellite radio     670      
Interior ambient lighting     340     340
Convenience Package       900    
Bose 505W 10 speakers       0    
Adaptive sport seats plus         3,025  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)         650 650
Automatic climate control, front           760
PCM           2,965
Heated front seats           530
Technology Package 2,843          
Power sport seats   0 0 0    
Premium Package Plus   0     0  
Leather Package   0 0      
Rearview camera   0 0 0 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel   0 0 0 0  
CD changer, in-dash   0 0 0 0 0
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0 0 0 0
Infotainment Package   0   0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0 0 0
Satellite radio     0      
Interior ambient lighting     0     0
Convenience Package       0    
Bose 505W 10 speakers       0    
Adaptive sport seats plus         0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)         0 0
Automatic climate control, front           0
PCM           0
Heated front seats           0
Options (change) 3,100 14,460 6,750 11,240 13,210 7,145
Options (change) 2,843 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 885 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $36,880 $67,555 $66,845 $76,135 $88,805 $90,240

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Porsche Boxster

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura RDX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,452
Model Year201220162016201620162016
ModelRDXBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimBaseBaseBlack EditionSGTSSpyder
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine240hp I4265hp H6265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6375hp H6
TransmissionT5M6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10185, 7185, 7445, 10445, 10185, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20235/35-20
Total Price$36,880$67,555$66,845$76,135$88,805$90,240
Adjustments for Features0-3,335-2,735-2,085-6,535-60
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,880$64,220$64,110$74,050$82,270$90,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$110$0$9,940$18,160$26,070

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year201220162016201620162016
ModelRDXBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimBaseBaseBlack EditionSGTSSpyder
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000     
6-speed manual $150$150$150$150$150
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200     
Proximity key $250  $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350 
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0     
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200 
Roll bar $200$200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50     
Temporary spare tire$150     
Torque vectoring, brake-based     $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75     
Cargo net $40$40$40$40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175 $175 
Rear wiper$175     
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75  $75 $75
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)    $500$500
Limited-slip rear differential     $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500$500
Mid-engine configuration $0$0$0$0$0
Regenerative braking $0$0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350     
Convertible top     $3000
Deep-tinted rear windows$275     
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0$0
Power convertible top $4000$4000$4000$4000 
Rear spoiler$200     
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400$400$400$400
Sunroof$900     
Infotainment 
App support $0 $0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125$125 
HD radio $50 $50$50 
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15
Off-road navigation system $0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200 
Surround sound$250  $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200     
Traffic + travel information$25     
Traffic information $25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75 $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75 $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150 $150 
Boost gauge$75     
Chronometer    $100$100
Compass$0     
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125     
Headlight washers $50$50 $50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25     
Performance meter    $150 
Steering-linked headlights $150$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    
Folding second row seats$300     
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat     $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat     $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200 
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75$75
No leather in second row $-300$-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 fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100     
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat    $100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat    $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim    $250$250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0$0
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200$200   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100 
Total Value of Features$6,550$9,885$9,285$8,635$13,085$6,610
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,335$2,735$2,085$6,535$60
Value of Feature Adjustments0-49-41-27-73-1

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20122016
ModelRDXBoxster
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Wheelbase104.3 in97.4 in
Length180.7 in172.2 in
Width73.6 in70.9 in
Height65.2 in50.5 in
Curb Weight3,744 lb.2,889 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.8 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.6 ft39.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested57538%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%
Power sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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 seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested55042%
Total Not Requested75058%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Total Requested117547%
Total Not Requested130053%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
App support0No
HD radio50No
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested85067%
Total Not Requested41533%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster Black Edition

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Power sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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 seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested55042%
Total Not Requested75058%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested52578%
Total Not Requested15022%
Power sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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 seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested55042%
Total Not Requested75058%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0No
HD radio50No
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested85093%
Total Not Requested657%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster GTS

Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Performance meter150No
App support0No
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50No
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested110066%
Total Not Requested56534%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Total Requested67546%
Total Not Requested80054%
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
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 seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested55032%
Total Not Requested115068%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster Spyder

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested32568%
Total Not Requested15032%
PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested65098%
Total Not Requested152%

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