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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: $36,940

Acura TL   
Difference: $31,400

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820162016201620162016
ModelTLTLBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimBaseType-SBaseBlack EditionSGTSSpyder
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $33,725 $38,225 $52,100 $59,100 $63,900 $74,600 $82,100
Navigation system 2,500            
Power sport seats     2,320 2,320 2,320    
Premium Package Plus     3,620     1,965  
Rearview camera     1,515 655 1,515 1,515  
Sport suspension (upgrade)     1,235 1,235 1,235 0  
Aluminum trim     760 760 760 895 0
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
Premium Package         1,170    
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
Navigation system 2,292            
Power sport seats     0 0 0    
Premium Package Plus     0     0  
Rearview camera     0 0 0 0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)     0 0 0 0  
Aluminum trim     0 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
Premium 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) 2,500 0 15,955 8,245 13,505 14,105 7,145
Options (change) 2,292 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 715 715 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $36,940 $38,940 $69,050 $68,340 $78,400 $89,700 $90,240

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Porsche Boxster

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura TL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,085
Model Year2008200820162016201620162016
ModelTLTLBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimBaseType-SBaseBlack EditionSGTSSpyder
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine258hp V6286hp V6265hp H6265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6375hp H6
TransmissionT5T5M6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 8225, 8185, 7185, 7445, 10445, 10185, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/45-17235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20235/35-20
Total Price$36,940$38,940$69,050$68,340$78,400$89,700$90,240
Adjustments for Features0-175-4,280-3,680-4,080-7,430-1,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,940$38,765$64,770$64,660$74,320$82,270$88,785
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,825$110$0$9,660$17,610$24,125

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year2008200820162016201620162016
ModelTLTLBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimBaseType-SBaseBlack EditionSGTSSpyder
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000     
6-speed manual  $150$150$150$150$150
FWD$0$0     
RWD  $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0     
Power rear side windows$200$200     
Proximity key  $250  $250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350 
Wind blocker, small  $100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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$200 
Roll bar  $200$200$200$200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150     
Torque vectoring, brake-based      $100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100     
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$175 
Rear air vents$100$100     
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
Convertible top      $3000
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0$0
Power convertible top  $4000$4000$4000$4000 
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400$400$400$400
Sunroof$900$900     
Infotainment 
App support  $0 $0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25
Cassette player$50$50     
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$200 
Surround sound$250$250  $250$250 
USB port  $25$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 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25     
Chronometer     $100$100
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125     
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25     
Performance meter     $150 
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$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    
Leather door panel trim$250$250  $250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$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$200 
Metal pedals $75$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$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$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$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 panel, leather     $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100     
Total Value of Features$5,265$5,440$9,545$8,945$9,345$12,695$6,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$4,280$3,680$4,080$7,430$1,455
Value of Feature Adjustments0-161-62-54-52-82-16

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20082016
ModelTLBoxster
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase107.9 in97.4 in
Length189.3 in172.2 in
Width72.2 in70.9 in
Height56.7 in50.5 in
Curb Weight3,484 lb.2,889 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.1 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume12.5 ft39.9 ft3

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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
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested132554%
Total Not Requested115046%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
App support0No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50No
USB port25No
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested82565%
Total Not Requested44035%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster Black Edition

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested67553%
Total Not Requested60047%
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
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50No
USB port25No
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested82590%
Total Not Requested9010%

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
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50No
USB port25No
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested107565%
Total Not Requested59035%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested82556%
Total Not Requested65044%
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 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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
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 port25No
Total Requested62594%
Total Not Requested406%

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