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Acura TL vs. Porsche Boxster Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura TL vs. Porsche Boxster Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,405

Acura TL SH-AWD   
Difference: $23,590

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142016201620162016
ModelTLBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimSH-AWDBaseBlack EditionSGTS
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $39,580 $52,100 $59,100 $63,900 $74,600
Advance Package 5,930        
Power sport seats   2,320 2,320    
Torque vectoring, brake-based   1,320 1,320 1,320 1,320
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,790 1,790 1,790  
Infotainment Package   3,990   3,990 3,990
Premium Package Plus   3,620   2,950 1,965
Leather Package   500 500    
Rearview camera   1,515 655 1,515 1,515
Audio controls on steering wheel   615 365 615 165
Voice control for nav and audio   520 520 520 520
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710 710 710
Satellite radio     670    
Cooled or ventilated front seats     730   730
Proximity key     790    
Interior ambient lighting     340    
Adaptive sport seats plus       3,825 3,025
Bose 505W 10 speakers       0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)         0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)         650
Advance Package 5,488        
Power sport seats   0 0    
Torque vectoring, brake-based   0 0 0 0
Adaptive dampers - electrical   0 0 0  
Infotainment Package   0   0 0
Premium Package Plus   0   0 0
Leather Package   0 0    
Rearview camera   0 0 0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel   0 0 0 0
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0 0
Satellite radio     0    
Cooled or ventilated front seats     0   0
Proximity key     0    
Interior ambient lighting     0    
Adaptive sport seats plus       0 0
Bose 505W 10 speakers       0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)         0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)         0
Options (change) 5,930 16,900 10,710 17,235 14,590
Options (change) 5,488 0 0 0 0
Destination 895 995 995 995 995
Total Price $46,405 $69,995 $70,805 $82,130 $90,185

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Porsche Boxster

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura TL SH-AWD
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,549
Model Year20142016201620162016
ModelTLBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimSH-AWDBaseBlack EditionSGTS
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine305hp V6265hp H6265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6
TransmissionT6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 10185, 7185, 7445, 10445, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20
Total Price$46,405$69,995$70,805$82,130$90,185
Adjustments for Features0-1,840-1,790-2,290-4,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,405$68,155$69,015$79,840$85,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$860$11,685$17,690

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20142016201620162016
ModelTLBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimSH-AWDBaseBlack EditionSGTS
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed manual $150$150$150$150
AWD$1700    
RWD $0$0$0$0
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
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Blind spot warning system$200    
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Roll bar $200$200$200$200
Temporary spare tire$150    
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Rear seat pass-through$100    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents$100    
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500    
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
Regenerative braking $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0
Power convertible top $4000$4000$4000$4000
Rear spoiler$200    
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400$400$400
Sunroof$900    
Infotainment 
App support $0 $0$0
HD radio $50 $50$50
Off-road navigation system $0$0$0$0
Surround sound$250  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200    
Traffic + travel information$25    
Traffic information $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Chronometer    $100
Compass$0    
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25    
Performance meter    $150
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50    
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $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
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200$200  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100    
Total Value of Features$6,690$8,530$8,480$8,980$11,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,840$1,790$2,290$4,340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-26-25-28-48

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20142016
ModelTLBoxster
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase109.3 in97.4 in
Length194.0 in172.2 in
Width74.0 in70.9 in
Height57.2 in50.5 in
Curb Weight3,727 lb.2,889 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft39.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TL SH-AWD

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
245/40VR19 tires400No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested191562%
Total Not Requested117538%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Torque vectoring / active trace control
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
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 seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
App support0No
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested86568%
Total Not Requested40032%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested187576%
Total Not Requested60024%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster Black Edition

Torque vectoring / active trace control
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
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 seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%

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%
Torque vectoring / active trace control
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%
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 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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested80044%
Total Not Requested100056%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested137570%
Total Not Requested60030%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0No
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested86595%
Total Not Requested505%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster GTS

Torque vectoring / active trace control
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%
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 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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested70041%
Total Not Requested100059%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Performance meter150No
App support0No
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested111567%
Total Not Requested55033%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested107573%
Total Not Requested40027%

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