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Audi A4 / S4 vs. Porsche Boxster Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A4 / S4 vs. Porsche Boxster Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $56,350

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $6,490

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201220122012
ModelA4 / S4BoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimS4 3.0TBaseSS Black Edition
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $47,100 $48,100 $58,600 $65,200
Prestige Package 6,300      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 710 710  
Wood trim 500 890 890  
Active rear differential 1,100      
Adaptive Sports Seats   3,055 3,055 3,055
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
Limited-slip rear differential   950 950 950
Audio controls on steering wheel   615 615 125
Convenience Package   2,490 2,490  
Infotainment Package     3,640  
Prestige Package 5,859      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 0 0  
Wood trim 466 0 0  
Active rear differential 1,024      
Adaptive Sports Seats   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
Limited-slip rear differential   0 0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel   0 0 0
Convenience Package   0 0  
Infotainment Package     0  
Options (change) 8,375 13,790 14,000 5,780
Options (change) 7,792 451 451 451
Destination 875 950 950 950
Total Price $56,350 $62,840 $73,550 $71,930

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Porsche Boxster

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,569
Model Year2011201220122012
ModelA4 / S4BoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimS4 3.0TBaseSS Black Edition
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine333hp V6255hp H6310hp H6320hp H6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14185, 7325, 11325, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$56,350$62,840$73,550$71,930
Adjustments for Features-545-50-3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,805$62,790$73,250$71,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,460$9,140

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year2011201220122012
ModelA4 / S4BoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimS4 3.0TBaseSS Black Edition
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Proximity key$250   
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Rearview camera$200   
Roll bar $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags$350   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100   
Dual-zone climate control$125   
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500   
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration $0$0$0
Exterior 
Power convertible top $4000$4000$4000
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400$400
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0   
HD radio$50   
iPod integration$100   
Off-road navigation system $0$0$0
SD Card slot$25   
Surround sound$250 $250$250
USB port $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125   
Compass$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Folding second row seats$300   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Metal pedals $75$75$75
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150   
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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$6,450$5,955$6,205$5,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$545$50$300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-507-1-60

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20112012
ModelA4 / S4Boxster
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase110.6 in95.1 in
Length185.2 in172.1 in
Width71.9 in70.9 in
Height56.2 in50.9 in
Curb Weight3,591 lb.2,944 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft39.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested159056%
Total Not Requested125044%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested865100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%
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 mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

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 seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested111576%
Total Not Requested35024%
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 mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S Black Edition

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 seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%

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