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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Porsche Boxster Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Porsche Boxster Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,645

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $15,060

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201120112011
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3BoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIBaseSS Black Edition
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $36,600 $39,600 $48,100 $58,600 $65,200
Technology Package 2,700 2,700      
Premium Plus Package 2,700 2,700      
Sport Package 800 800      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 710 710  
Cargo net 150 150      
Metal pedals 195 195      
Sport Chrono Package     960 960 960
Navigation system     3,430    
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers     0    
Heated front seats     525 525 525
Obstacle detection, rear     530 530 530
Voice control for nav and audio     595 595 595
Front sport buckets     800 800 800
Audio controls on steering wheel     615 615 125
Convenience Package     2,490 2,490  
Infotainment Package       3,640  
Technology Package 2,512 2,512      
Premium Plus Package 2,512 2,512      
Sport Package 744 744      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 0 0  
Cargo net 139 139      
Metal pedals 181 181      
Sport Chrono Package     0 0 0
Navigation system     0    
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers     0    
Heated front seats     0 0 0
Obstacle detection, rear     451 451 451
Voice control for nav and audio     0 0 0
Front sport buckets     0 0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel     0 0 0
Convenience Package     0 0  
Infotainment Package       0  
Options (change) 7,120 7,120 10,655 10,865 3,535
Options (change) 6,624 6,624 451 451 451
Destination 925 925 950 950 950
Total Price $44,645 $47,645 $59,705 $70,415 $69,685

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Porsche Boxster

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,494
Model Year20162016201120112011
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3BoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIBaseSS Black Edition
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine170hp I4220hp I4255hp H6310hp H6320hp H6
TransmissionS6S6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 9140, 9185, 7325, 11325, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$44,645$47,645$59,705$70,415$69,685
Adjustments for Features-2,895-4,4450-250-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,750$43,200$59,705$70,165$69,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,450$0$10,460$9,730

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20162016201120112011
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3BoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIBaseSS Black Edition
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100   
6-speed manual  $150$150$150
FWD$0    
AWD $1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Proximity key$250$250   
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   
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500   
Blind spot warning system$200$200   
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Obstacle detection, front$150$150   
Rearview camera$200$200   
Roll bar  $200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25   
Temporary spare tire$150    
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100   
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console$100$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100   
Dual-zone climate control$125$125   
Rear air vents$100$100   
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400$400
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0   
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
CD player  $125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
Handwriting recognition$200$200   
HD radio$50$50   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150   
iPod integration$100$100   
Media drive  $15$15$15
Off-road navigation system  $0$0$0
SD Card slot$25$25   
Surround sound   $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Automatic headlights$125$125   
Chronometer  $100$100$100
Compass$0$0   
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Fog lights  $125$125$125
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   
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150   
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0   
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100   
Total Value of Features$5,225$6,775$2,330$2,580$2,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,895$4,445$0$250$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,697-4,1400-5-5

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20162011
ModelA3 / S3Boxster
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase102.2 in95.1 in
Length175.4 in172.1 in
Width70.2 in70.9 in
Height55.5 in50.9 in
Curb Weight3,397 lb.2,944 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room45.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.1 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.9 ft39.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Total Requested70053%
Total Not Requested62547%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested45041%
Total Not Requested65059%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested30040%
Total Not Requested45060%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Total Requested70053%
Total Not Requested62547%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested45041%
Total Not Requested65059%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested30040%
Total Not Requested45060%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested85098%
Total Not Requested152%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
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

Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested85058%
Total Not Requested61542%
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 Black Edition

Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

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