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Acura RL vs. Porsche Boxster Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. Porsche Boxster Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $51,260

Acura RL   
Difference: $10,440

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201120112011
ModelRLBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimBaseBaseSS Black Edition
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $46,830 $48,100 $58,600 $65,200
Technology Package 3,620      
Power Seat Package   1,550 1,550 1,550
Xenon HID headlights   1,560 1,560  
Navigation system   3,430    
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers   0    
Limited-slip rear differential   950 950 950
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710  
Heated front seats   525 525 525
Voice control for nav and audio   595 595 595
CD changer, in-dash   650 650 650
Automatic climate control, front   650 650  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   800 800 800
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   980 980  
Heated steering wheel   250 250  
Infotainment Package     3,640  
Audio controls on steering wheel       125
Technology Package 3,245      
Power Seat Package   0 0 0
Xenon HID headlights   0 0  
Navigation system   0    
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers   0    
Limited-slip rear differential   0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0  
Heated front seats   0 0 0
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0 0
CD changer, in-dash   0 0 0
Automatic climate control, front   0 0  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   0 0 0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   0 0  
Heated steering wheel   0 0  
Infotainment Package     0  
Audio controls on steering wheel       0
Options (change) 3,620 12,650 12,860 5,195
Options (change) 3,245 0 0 0
Destination 810 950 950 950
Total Price $51,260 $61,700 $72,410 $71,345

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Porsche Boxster

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura RL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster S Black Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,068
Model Year2010201120112011
ModelRLBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimBaseBaseSS Black Edition
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine300hp V6255hp H6310hp H6320hp H6
TransmissionT5M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10185, 7325, 11325, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$51,260$61,700$72,410$71,345
Adjustments for Features-1,6700-250-700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,590$61,700$72,160$70,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,460$8,945

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year2010201120112011
ModelRLBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimBaseBaseSS Black Edition
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0   
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Power rear side windows$200   
Proximity key$250   
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Sunshade, rear, power$225   
Sunshades, second row$125   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350   
Wind blocker, small   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Rearview camera$200   
Roll bar $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags$350   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125   
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents$100   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500   
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Power convertible top $4000$4000$4000
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400$400
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Media drive $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Off-road navigation system $0$0$0
Surround sound$250 $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  $150
Automatic headlights$125   
Cornering lights   $50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
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   
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Metal pedals $75$75$75
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$7,590$5,920$6,170$6,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,670$0$250$700
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5160-3-9

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20102011
ModelRLBoxster
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase110.2 in95.1 in
Length195.8 in172.1 in
Width72.7 in70.9 in
Height57.2 in50.9 in
Curb Weight4,084 lb.2,944 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft39.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested132587%
Total Not Requested20013%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested85098%
Total Not Requested152%
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested70082%
Total Not Requested15018%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested70082%
Total Not Requested15018%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested110075%
Total Not Requested36525%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S Black Edition

Power Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested70082%
Total Not Requested15018%

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