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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Porsche Boxster Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Porsche Boxster Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $49,445

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $25,325

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182016201620162016
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3BoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIBaseBlack EditionSGTS
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $38,350 $52,100 $59,100 $63,900 $74,600
Prestige Package 8,450        
Sport Package 650        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 710 710 710 710
Metal pedals 195        
Sport suspension (upgrade) 250       0
Adaptive sport seats plus   3,825 3,825 3,825 3,025
Premium Package Plus   3,620   2,950 1,965
Infotainment Package   3,990   3,990 3,990
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,170 2,170 2,170 2,170
Voice control for nav and audio   520 520 520 520
Torque vectoring, brake-based   1,320 1,320 1,320 1,320
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,790 1,790 1,790  
Power-folding mirrors   320 320 320 320
Rearview camera   1,515 655 1,515 1,515
Auto-dimming headlights   520 520 520 520
Audio controls on steering wheel   615 365 615 165
Aluminum trim   760 760 760 895
HD radio     1,040    
Proximity key     790    
Interior ambient lighting     340    
Bose 505W 10 speakers       0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)         650
Prestige Package 7,860        
Sport Package 606        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 0 0 0 0
Metal pedals 182        
Sport suspension (upgrade) 233       0
Adaptive sport seats plus   0 0 0 0
Premium Package Plus   0   0 0
Infotainment Package   0   0 0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   0 0 0 0
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0 0 0
Torque vectoring, brake-based   0 0 0 0
Adaptive dampers - electrical   0 0 0  
Power-folding mirrors   0 0 0 0
Rearview camera   0 0 0 0
Auto-dimming headlights   0 0 0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel   0 0 0 0
Aluminum trim   0 0 0 0
HD radio     0    
Proximity key     0    
Interior ambient lighting     0    
Bose 505W 10 speakers       0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)         0
Options (change) 10,120 21,675 15,125 21,005 17,765
Options (change) 9,417 0 0 0 0
Destination 975 995 995 995 995
Total Price $49,445 $74,770 $75,220 $85,900 $93,360

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Porsche Boxster

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,325
Model Year20182016201620162016
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3BoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIBaseBlack EditionSGTS
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine186hp I4265hp H6265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6
TransmissionS7M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)625, 13185, 7185, 7445, 10445, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20
Total Price$49,445$74,770$75,220$85,900$93,360
Adjustments for Features-1,895-3000-800-2,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,550$74,470$75,220$85,100$90,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$750$10,630$16,340

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20182016201620162016
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3BoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIBaseBlack EditionSGTS
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200    
6-speed manual $150$150$150$150
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200    
Remote app$25    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500    
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200    
Blind spot warning system$200    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200    
Lane departure warning$200    
Roll bar $200$200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist$25    
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40$40
Second-row low console$100    
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100    
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
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
Body kit$0    
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400$400$400
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0    
Android Auto support$100    
App support $0 $0$0
Apple CarPlay support$100    
CD player $125$125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0    
Handwriting recognition$200    
In-vehicle Internet$150    
Off-road navigation system $0$0$0$0
SD Card slot$25    
Surround sound$250  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200    
Traffic + travel information$25    
Traffic information $25$25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Chronometer    $100
Compass$0    
Cornering lights$50    
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250    
LED headlights$1000    
Performance meter    $150
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25    
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300 
Folding second row seats$300    
Leather door panel trim   $250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300$-300
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100    
Total Value of Features$6,425$4,830$4,530$5,330$7,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,895$300$0$800$2,550
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,765-40-9-27

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20182016
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Boxster
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase102.2 in97.4 in
Length175.4 in172.2 in
Width70.2 in70.9 in
Height55.5 in50.5 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.2,889 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room45.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.1 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.9 ft39.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 625W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested304050%
Total Not Requested310050%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Torque vectoring / active trace control
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested10025%
Total Not Requested30075%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested185075%
Total Not Requested62525%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
App support0No
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested91572%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster Black Edition

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Torque vectoring / active trace control
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested10025%
Total Not Requested30075%
HD radio
FeatureValueRequested?
HD radio50Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

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%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Torque vectoring / active trace control
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested10025%
Total Not Requested30075%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested135068%
Total Not Requested62532%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0No
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested915100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster GTS

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Torque vectoring / active trace control
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested10025%
Total Not Requested30075%
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 seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested80047%
Total Not Requested90053%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Performance meter150No
App support0No
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested116570%
Total Not Requested50030%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested135092%
Total Not Requested1258%

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