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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: $36,215

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $28,760

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320162016201620162016
ModelA3A3BoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
Trim2.0T2.0 TDIBaseBlack EditionSGTSSpyder
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $27,270 $30,250 $52,100 $59,100 $63,900 $74,600 $82,100
Titanium Sport Package 2,000 2,000          
Premium Plus Package 2,000 2,000          
Cold Weather Package 500 500          
Convenience Package 1,275 1,275          
Navigation system 2,000 2,000          
iPod integration -200 -200          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 710 710 710 710 710
Infotainment Package     3,990   3,990 3,990  
Premium Package Plus     3,620   2,950 1,965  
Power sport seats     2,320   2,320    
Sport suspension (upgrade)     1,235 1,235 1,235 0  
Aluminum trim     760 760 760 895 0
Audio controls on steering wheel     615 365 615 165  
Obstacle detection, rear     530   530 530  
Sport seats plus       800      
Satellite radio       670      
Interior ambient lighting       340     340
Bose 505W 10 speakers         0    
Adaptive sport seats plus           3,025  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)           650 650
Auto-dimming mirrors             690
Automatic climate control, front             760
PCM             2,965
Heated front seats             530
Titanium Sport Package 1,860 1,860          
Premium Plus Package 1,860 1,860          
Cold Weather Package 466 466          
Convenience Package 1,186 1,186          
Navigation system 1,860 1,860          
iPod integration -186 -186          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 0 0 0 0 0
Infotainment Package     0   0 0  
Premium Package Plus     0   0 0  
Power sport seats     0   0    
Sport suspension (upgrade)     0 0 0 0  
Aluminum trim     0 0 0 0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel     0 0 0 0  
Obstacle detection, rear     0   0 0  
Sport seats plus       0      
Satellite radio       0      
Interior ambient lighting       0     0
Bose 505W 10 speakers         0    
Adaptive sport seats plus           0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)           0 0
Auto-dimming mirrors             0
Automatic climate control, front             0
PCM             0
Heated front seats             0
Options (change) 8,050 8,050 13,780 4,880 13,110 11,930 6,645
Options (change) 7,489 7,489 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 895 895 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $36,215 $39,195 $66,875 $64,975 $78,005 $87,525 $89,740

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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: $24,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,851
Model Year2013201320162016201620162016
ModelA3A3BoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
Trim2.0T2.0 TDIBaseBlack EditionSGTSSpyder
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine200hp I4140hp I4 D265hp H6265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6375hp H6
TransmissionM6S6M6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10185, 7185, 7445, 10445, 10185, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20235/35-20
Total Price$36,215$39,195$66,875$64,975$78,005$87,525$89,740
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-5,705-3,955-6,205-8,855-3,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,215$38,145$61,170$61,020$71,800$78,670$86,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,930$150$0$10,780$17,650$25,090

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year2013201320162016201620162016
ModelA3A3BoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
Trim2.0T2.0 TDIBaseBlack EditionSGTSSpyder
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150$150$150$150$150
6-speed automated manual $1100     
FWD$0$0     
RWD  $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200     
Proximity key  $250 $250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 $350$350 
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100$100$100
Wind blocker, small  $100$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$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150   
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Roll bar  $200$200$200$200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150     
Torque vectoring, brake-based      $100
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$50
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)     $500$500
Limited-slip rear differential      $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     $500$500
Mid-engine configuration  $0$0$0$0$0
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)     $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75     
Convertible top      $3000
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0$0
Power convertible top  $4000$4000$4000$4000 
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400$400$400$400
Infotainment 
App support  $0 $0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Aux input  $50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25
CD player  $125$125$125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0
HD radio  $50 $50$50 
iPod integration$100$100     
Media drive  $15$15$15$15$15
Off-road navigation system  $0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200$200 
SD Card slot$25$25     
Surround sound    $250$250 
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75
Chronometer     $100$100
Compass$0$0     
Fog lights$125$125     
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50 
Performance meter     $150 
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     
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 $300  
Folding second row seats$300$300     
Leather door panel trim    $250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 $50  $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200 $200$200 
Metal pedals  $75$75$75$75$75
No leather in second row  $-300$-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$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat     $100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat     $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$250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0   $0$0
Synthetic suede steering wheel      $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200 
Transmission 
Launch control     $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100     
Total Value of Features$3,075$4,125$8,780$7,030$9,280$11,930$6,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$5,705$3,955$6,205$8,855$3,630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-978-85-61-79-101-40

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20132016
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

Titanium Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested155598%
Total Not Requested252%
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
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Titanium Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested155598%
Total Not Requested252%
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
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
App support0No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Total Requested82565%
Total Not Requested44035%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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 Requested152562%
Total Not Requested95038%
Power sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested40031%
Total Not Requested90069%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Total Requested82590%
Total Not Requested9010%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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 Requested102552%
Total Not Requested95048%
Power sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested40031%
Total Not Requested90069%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster GTS

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Performance meter150No
App support0No
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Total Requested82550%
Total Not Requested84050%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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 Requested102569%
Total Not Requested45031%
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, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, 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
Total Requested40024%
Total Not Requested130076%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster Spyder

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested42589%
Total Not Requested5011%
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%
PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested62594%
Total Not Requested406%

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