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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: $37,020

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $23,340

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201220122012
ModelA3A3BoxsterBoxsterBoxster
Trim2.0T3.2BaseSS Black Edition
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $26,920 $35,875 $48,100 $58,600 $65,200
Cold Weather Package 500 500      
Convenience Package 1,800   2,490 2,490  
S Line Package 2,000        
Navigation system 1,950 1,950 3,430    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 710 710  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,150 1,150 2,090 2,090 2,090
Sport Package 1,400 1,400      
Heated front seats     525 525 525
CD changer, in-dash     650 650 650
Front sport buckets     800 800 800
Audio controls on steering wheel     615 615 125
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers     0    
Infotainment Package       3,640  
Cold Weather Package 466 466      
Convenience Package 1,675   0 0  
S Line Package 1,860        
Navigation system 1,813 1,813 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 441 441 0 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,069 1,069 0 0 0
Sport Package 1,303 1,303      
Heated front seats     0 0 0
CD changer, in-dash     0 0 0
Front sport buckets     0 0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel     0 0 0
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers     0    
Infotainment Package       0  
Options (change) 9,275 5,475 11,310 11,520 4,190
Options (change) 8,627 5,092 0 0 0
Destination 825 825 950 950 950
Total Price $37,020 $42,175 $60,360 $71,070 $70,340

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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: $20,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,587
Model Year20092009201220122012
ModelA3A3BoxsterBoxsterBoxster
Trim2.0T3.2BaseSS Black Edition
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine200hp I4250hp V6255hp H6310hp H6320hp H6
TransmissionM6S6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10185, 7325, 11325, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$37,020$42,175$60,360$71,070$70,340
Adjustments for Features0-2,650-3,155-3,405-3,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,020$39,525$57,205$67,665$66,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,505$0$10,460$9,730

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20092009201220122012
ModelA3A3BoxsterBoxsterBoxster
Trim2.0T3.2BaseSS Black Edition
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150$150$150
6-speed automated manual $1100   
FWD$0    
AWD $1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Wind blocker, small  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Roll bar  $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   
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
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Power convertible top  $4000$4000$4000
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400$400
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200   
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0$0
Media drive  $15$15$15
Off-road navigation system  $0$0$0
SD Card slot$25$25   
Surround sound   $250$250
Traffic information  $25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Automatic headlights$125$125   
Compass$0$0   
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Steering-linked headlights  $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
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
No leather in second row  $-300$-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
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100   
Total Value of Features$3,125$5,775$6,280$6,530$6,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,650$3,155$3,405$3,405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,468-50-46-46

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20092012
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

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Compass0No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75061%
Total Not Requested47539%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
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
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested63050%
Total Not Requested62550%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10013%
Total Not Requested65087%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10013%
Total Not Requested65087%

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 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

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%
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%

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