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Audi A3 vs. Porsche Boxster Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 vs. Porsche Boxster Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,370

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $24,900

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062011201120112011
ModelA3A3BoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineBaseSS Black EditionSpyder
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $24,740 $33,980 $48,100 $58,600 $65,200 $61,800
Navigation system 1,950 1,950 3,430     3,110
Sport Package 1,800          
Sound Package 900          
Cold Weather Package 700 700        
Convenience Package 675   2,490 2,490    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450 710 710   710
Bluetooth cell phone link 435 435       0
Xenon HID headlights 650 800       1,560
Satellite radio 350 350        
Heated front seats     525 525 525 525
CD changer, in-dash     650 650 650 650
Front sport buckets     800 800 800  
Audio controls on steering wheel     615 615 125  
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers     0     0
Infotainment Package       3,640    
Leather sport seats           0
Auto-dimming mirrors           690
Air conditioning           1,760
Floor mats           0
Navigation system 1,787 1,775 0     0
Sport Package 1,638          
Sound Package 819          
Cold Weather Package 637 637        
Convenience Package 614   0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 410 410 0 0   0
Bluetooth cell phone link 396 396       0
Xenon HID headlights 592 728       0
Satellite radio 319 319        
Heated front seats     0 0 0 0
CD changer, in-dash     0 0 0 0
Front sport buckets     0 0 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel     0 0 0  
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers     0     0
Infotainment Package       0    
Leather sport seats           0
Auto-dimming mirrors           0
Air conditioning           0
Floor mats           0
Options (change) 7,910 4,685 9,220 9,430 2,100 9,005
Options (change) 7,212 4,265 0 0 0 0
Destination 720 720 950 950 950 950
Total Price $33,370 $39,385 $58,270 $68,980 $68,250 $71,755

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Porsche Boxster

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 2.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,360
Model Year200620062011201120112011
ModelA3A3BoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineBaseSS Black EditionSpyder
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine200hp I4250hp V6255hp H6310hp H6320hp H6320hp H6
TransmissionM6S6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10185, 7325, 11325, 11185, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$33,370$39,385$58,270$68,980$68,250$71,755
Adjustments for Features-745-4,045-4,350-4,600-4,6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,625$35,340$53,920$64,380$63,650$71,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,715$0$10,460$9,730$17,835

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year200620062011201120112011
ModelA3A3BoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineBaseSS Black EditionSpyder
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150$150$150$150
6-speed automated manual $1100    
FWD$0     
AWD $1700    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200    
Wind blocker, small  $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0    
Roll bar  $200$200$200$200
Side curtain airbags$350$350    
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75    
Rear seat pass-through$100$100    
Ski sack$50$50    
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50    
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125    
Rear wiper$175$175    
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration  $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Power convertible top  $4000$4000$4000 
Rear spoiler$200$200   $200
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400$400 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125$125 
Aux input  $50$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200    
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
Off-road navigation system  $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200 
Surround sound   $250$250 
Traffic information  $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    
Compass$0$0    
Cornering lights  $50$50$50 
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100    
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50    
Folding second row seats$300$300    
Interior trim, special color     $0
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50$50$50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150    
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100    
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100    
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0   $0
Total Value of Features$2,725$6,025$6,330$6,580$6,580$1,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$745$4,045$4,350$4,600$4,600$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-691-3,753-71-63-640

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20062011
ModelA3Boxster
Body4dr Hatch2dr Convertible
Wheelbase101.5 in95.1 in
Length168.7 in172.1 in
Width69.5 in70.9 in
Height56.0 in50.9 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.2,944 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft39.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Map lights25No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested168082%
Total Not Requested37518%
Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash0Yes
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Compass0No
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80092%
Total Not Requested658%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Total Requested80055%
Total Not Requested66545%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster Spyder

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Air conditioning
FeatureValueRequested?
Air conditioning900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
CD player125No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested5010%
Total Not Requested47590%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Total Requested60094%
Total Not Requested406%
Leather sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

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