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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: $26,795

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092016201620162016
ModelA3A3BoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
Trim2.0T3.2BaseBlack EditionSGTS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $26,920 $35,875 $52,100 $59,100 $63,900 $74,600
S Line Package 2,000          
Cold Weather Package 500 500        
Convenience Package 1,800          
Sport Package 1,400 1,400        
Navigation system 1,950 1,950        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 710 710 710 710
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,150 1,150 1,790 1,790 1,790  
Premium Package     1,780   1,170 965
Adaptive sport seats plus     3,825   3,825 3,025
CD changer, in-dash     570 670 570 570
Audio controls on steering wheel     615 365 615 165
Satellite radio     670 670 670 670
Aluminum trim     760 760 760 895
Sport seats plus       800    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)           650
Sport suspension (upgrade)           0
S Line Package 1,860          
Cold Weather Package 466 466        
Convenience Package 1,675          
Sport Package 1,303 1,303        
Navigation system 1,813 1,813        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 441 441 0 0 0 0
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,069 1,069 0 0 0  
Premium Package     0   0 0
Adaptive sport seats plus     0   0 0
CD changer, in-dash     0 0 0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel     0 0 0 0
Satellite radio     0 0 0 0
Aluminum trim     0 0 0 0
Sport seats plus       0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)           0
Sport suspension (upgrade)           0
Options (change) 9,275 5,475 10,720 5,765 10,110 7,650
Options (change) 8,627 5,092 0 0 0 0
Destination 825 825 995 995 995 995
Total Price $37,020 $42,175 $63,815 $65,860 $75,005 $83,245

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Porsche Boxster

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 2.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,575
Model Year200920092016201620162016
ModelA3A3BoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
Trim2.0T3.2BaseBlack EditionSGTS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine200hp I4250hp V6265hp H6265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6
TransmissionM6S6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 1050, 4185, 7185, 7185, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20
Total Price$37,020$42,175$63,815$65,860$75,005$83,245
Adjustments for Features0-2,650-4,790-4,155-5,040-6,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,020$39,525$59,025$61,705$69,965$76,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,505$0$2,680$10,940$17,280

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year200920092016201620162016
ModelA3A3BoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
Trim2.0T3.2BaseBlack EditionSGTS
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    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $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$0    
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150  
Obstacle detection, rear   $250  
Roll bar  $200$200$200$200
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 
Rear wiper$175$175    
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)     $500
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
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0
Power convertible top  $4000$4000$4000$4000
Rear spoiler$200$200    
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400$400$400
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200    
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0  
Media drive   $15  
Navigation system$600$600 $600  
Off-road navigation system   $0  
SD Card slot$25$25    
Traffic information   $25  
USB port   $25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Chronometer     $100
Compass$0$0    
Fog lights$125$125    
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50    
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300    
Leather door panel trim    $250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 $50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200 $200$200
Metal pedals  $75$75$75$75
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150 $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100 $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$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
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100 $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100 $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $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$500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0   $0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100    
Total Value of Features$3,850$6,500$8,640$8,005$8,890$10,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,650$4,790$4,155$5,040$6,940
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,468-75-63-67-83

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20092016
ModelA3Boxster
Body4dr Hatch2dr Convertible
Wheelbase101.5 in97.4 in
Length168.7 in172.2 in
Width69.5 in70.9 in
Height56.0 in50.5 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.2,889 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.6 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?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Fog lights125No
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Total Requested100580%
Total Not Requested25020%
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 headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Compass0No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

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)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested137577%
Total Not Requested40023%
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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 seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested50028%
Total Not Requested130072%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested87569%
Total Not Requested40031%
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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 seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested50028%
Total Not Requested130072%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster GTS

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested87581%
Total Not Requested20019%
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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 seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested40024%
Total Not Requested130076%

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