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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: $33,890

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $23,730

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012201220122012
ModelA3A3BoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineBaseSS Black EditionSpyder
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $25,930 $34,915 $48,100 $58,600 $65,200 $61,800
S Line Package 2,500          
Convenience Package 350   2,490 2,490    
Cold Weather Package 700 700        
iPod integration 0 0        
Navigation system 1,950 1,950 3,430     3,110
Xenon HID headlights 800 800       1,560
Bluetooth cell phone link 435 435       0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450 710 710   710
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers     0     0
Heated front seats     525 525 525 525
Front sport buckets     800 800 800  
Audio controls on steering wheel     615 615 125  
Infotainment Package       3,640    
Leather sport seats           0
Auto-dimming mirrors           690
Air conditioning           1,760
Floor mats           0
S Line Package 2,326          
Convenience Package 325   0 0    
Cold Weather Package 650 650        
iPod integration 0 0        
Navigation system 1,813 1,813 0     0
Xenon HID headlights 745 745       0
Bluetooth cell phone link 405 405       0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 418 418 0 0   0
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers     0     0
Heated front seats     0 0 0 0
Front sport buckets     0 0 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel     0 0 0  
Infotainment Package       0    
Leather sport seats           0
Auto-dimming mirrors           0
Air conditioning           0
Floor mats           0
Options (change) 7,185 4,335 8,570 8,780 1,450 8,355
Options (change) 6,682 4,031 0 0 0 0
Destination 775 775 950 950 950 950
Total Price $33,890 $40,025 $57,620 $68,330 $67,600 $71,105

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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: $20,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,627
Model Year200820082012201220122012
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)140, 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$33,890$40,025$57,620$68,330$67,600$71,105
Adjustments for Features-1,145-3,995-4,350-4,600-4,6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,745$36,030$53,270$63,730$63,000$71,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,285$0$10,460$9,730$17,835

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year200820082012201220122012
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    
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$0    
Roll bar  $200$200$200$200
Side curtain airbags$350$350    
Temporary spare tire$150$150    
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 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100    
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 player  $125$125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
iPod integration$100$100    
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50
Off-road navigation system  $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200 
SD Card slot$25$25    
Surround sound   $250$250 
Traffic information  $25$25$25 
USB port  $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    
Compass$0$0    
Cornering lights  $50$50$50 
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150
Steering-linked headlights  $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    
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300    
Interior trim, special color     $0
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Metal pedals  $75$75$75$75
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150    
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100    
Total Value of Features$3,200$6,050$6,405$6,655$6,655$2,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,145$3,995$4,350$4,600$4,600$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,067-3,721-72-64-650

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20082012
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

S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Map lights25No
Total Requested178067%
Total Not Requested87533%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Compass0No
Total Requested25067%
Total Not Requested12533%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

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 port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested82595%
Total Not Requested405%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
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 Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

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 port25Yes
Total Requested82556%
Total Not Requested64044%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
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 Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster Spyder

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested62598%
Total Not Requested152%
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
CD player125No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
MP3-compatible player50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested525100%
Air conditioning
FeatureValueRequested?
Air conditioning900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
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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