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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Porsche Boxster Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Porsche Boxster Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,990

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $12,330

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201220122012
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3BoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIBaseSS Black Edition
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $38,350 $48,100 $58,600 $65,200
Sport Package 650      
Premium Plus Package 3,250      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 710 710  
Metal pedals 195      
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 995      
Sport Chrono Package   960 960 960
Adaptive Sports Seats   3,055 3,055 3,055
Heated front seats   525 525 525
Obstacle detection, rear   530 530 530
Convenience Package   2,490 2,490  
Audio controls on steering wheel       125
Sport Package 606      
Premium Plus Package 3,024      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 0 0  
Metal pedals 182      
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 926      
Sport Chrono Package   0 0 0
Adaptive Sports Seats   0 0 0
Heated front seats   0 0 0
Obstacle detection, rear   451 451 451
Convenience Package   0 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel       0
Options (change) 5,665 8,270 8,270 5,195
Options (change) 5,274 451 451 451
Destination 975 950 950 950
Total Price $44,990 $57,320 $67,820 $71,345

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Porsche Boxster

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster S Black Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,608
Model Year2018201220122012
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3BoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIBaseSS Black Edition
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine186hp I4255hp H6310hp H6320hp H6
TransmissionS7M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 950, 4185, 7325, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$44,990$57,320$67,820$71,345
Adjustments for Features-3,14500-1,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,845$57,320$67,820$70,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,500$12,785

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year2018201220122012
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3BoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIBaseSS Black Edition
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Proximity key$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   
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Forward collision warning$200   
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Obstacle detection, front$150   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0   
Rearview camera$200   
Roll bar $200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist$25   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40
Second-row low console$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100   
Dual-zone climate control$125   
Rear air vents$100   
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration $0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Carbon fiber rear spoiler$300   
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400$400
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100   
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  $125
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0
HD radio$50   
Media drive   $15
Navigation system   $600
Off-road navigation system   $0
Satellite radio$200  $200
SD Card slot$25   
Surround sound   $250
Traffic information   $25
USB port$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   
Chronometer $100$100$100
Compass$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog lights $125$125$125
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Folding second row seats$300   
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150   
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $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
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$5,750$2,605$2,605$3,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,145$0$0$1,240
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,93000-24

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20182012
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Boxster
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase102.2 in95.1 in
Length175.4 in172.1 in
Width70.2 in70.9 in
Height55.5 in50.9 in
Curb Weight3,429 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 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/40HR18 tires400No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested55028%
Total Not Requested140072%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested75056%
Total Not Requested60044%
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%
Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested75056%
Total Not Requested60044%
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%
Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested75056%
Total Not Requested60044%

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