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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: $42,855

Acura TL   
Difference: $19,085

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201220122012
ModelTLTLBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimBaseSH-AWDBaseSS Black Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $36,030 $39,580 $48,100 $58,600 $65,200
Advance Package 5,930 5,930      
Adaptive Sports Seats     3,055 3,055 3,055
Navigation system     3,430    
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers     0    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     710 710  
Heated front seats     525 525 525
Voice control for nav and audio     595 595 595
Automatic climate control, front     650 650  
Limited-slip rear differential     950 950 950
Xenon HID headlights     1,560 1,560  
Audio controls on steering wheel     615 615 125
Cooled or ventilated front seats     800 800 800
Infotainment Package       3,640  
Advance Package 5,488 5,488      
Adaptive Sports Seats     0 0 0
Navigation system     0    
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers     0    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     0 0  
Heated front seats     0 0 0
Voice control for nav and audio     0 0 0
Automatic climate control, front     0 0  
Limited-slip rear differential     0 0 0
Xenon HID headlights     0 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel     0 0 0
Cooled or ventilated front seats     0 0 0
Infotainment Package       0  
Options (change) 5,930 5,930 12,890 13,100 6,050
Options (change) 5,488 5,488 0 0 0
Destination 895 895 950 950 950
Total Price $42,855 $46,405 $61,940 $72,650 $72,200

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Porsche Boxster

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura TL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster S Black Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,283
Model Year20142014201220122012
ModelTLTLBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimBaseSH-AWDBaseSS Black Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine280hp V6305hp V6255hp H6310hp H6320hp H6
TransmissionT6T6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 10440, 10185, 7325, 11325, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$42,855$46,405$61,940$72,650$72,200
Adjustments for Features0-2,200-840-1,090-1,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,855$44,205$61,100$71,560$70,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,350$0$10,460$9,460

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20142014201220122012
ModelTLTLBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimBaseSH-AWDBaseSS Black Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   
6-speed manual  $150$150$150
FWD$0    
AWD $1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Proximity key$250$250   
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Wind blocker, small    $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Blind spot warning system$200$200   
Rearview camera$200$200   
Roll bar  $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125   
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear air vents$100$100   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$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 
Power convertible top  $4000$4000$4000
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400$400
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
Off-road navigation system  $0$0$0
Surround sound$250$250 $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Traffic + travel information$25$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  $150
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Compass$0$0   
Cornering lights    $50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25   
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
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$100   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100   
Total Value of Features$4,965$7,165$5,805$6,055$6,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,200$840$1,090$1,640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,062-13-14-22

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20142012
ModelTLBoxster
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase109.3 in95.1 in
Length194.0 in172.1 in
Width74.0 in70.9 in
Height57.2 in50.9 in
Curb Weight3,727 lb.2,944 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.6 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

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
245/45VR18 tires400No
Total Requested146547%
Total Not Requested162553%

Option Package Details
Acura TL SH-AWD

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
245/40VR19 tires400No
Traffic + travel information25No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested146547%
Total Not Requested162553%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested865100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
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 Requested80059%
Total Not Requested55041%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
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 Requested80059%
Total Not Requested55041%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested111576%
Total Not Requested35024%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S Black Edition

Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
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 Requested80059%
Total Not Requested55041%

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