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Audi A8 vs. Porsche Boxster Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A8 vs. Porsche Boxster Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $67,235

Porsche Boxster   
Difference: $14,440

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201220122012
ModelA8BoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimA8BaseSS Black Edition
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $78,050 $48,100 $58,600 $65,200
Premium Package 2,000      
Leather door panel trim 750      
Sport Chrono Package   960 960 960
Navigation system   3,430    
Adaptive Sports Seats   3,055 3,055 3,055
Convenience Package   2,490 2,490  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   2,025 2,025 2,025
Adaptive dampers - electrical   2,090 2,090 2,090
Wood trim   890 890  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   800 800 800
Heated front seats   525 525 525
Audio controls on steering wheel   615 615 125
Voice control for nav and audio   595 595 595
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710  
Infotainment Package     3,640  
Premium Package 1,860      
Leather door panel trim 699      
Sport Chrono Package   0 0 0
Navigation system   0    
Adaptive Sports Seats   0 0 0
Convenience Package   0 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   0 0 0
Adaptive dampers - electrical   0 0 0
Wood trim   0 0  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   0 0 0
Heated front seats   0 0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel   0 0 0
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0  
Infotainment Package     0  
Options (change) 2,750 18,185 18,395 10,175
Options (change) 2,559 0 0 0
Destination 875 950 950 950
Total Price $81,675 $67,235 $77,945 $76,325

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Porsche Boxster

Lowest Adjusted Price: Porsche Boxster
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $72,017
Model Year2011201220122012
ModelA8BoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimA8BaseSS Black Edition
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine372hp V8255hp H6310hp H6320hp H6
TransmissionT8M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 1450, 4325, 11325, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$81,675$67,235$77,945$76,325
Adjustments for Features-3,285-50-3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$78,390$67,185$77,645$76,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,460$9,140

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year2011201220122012
ModelA8BoxsterBoxsterBoxster
TrimA8BaseSS Black Edition
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Sunshade, rear, power$225   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350   
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0   
Full-size spare tire$225   
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Rear side airbags$300   
Roll bar $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Cargo net $40$40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100   
Dual-zone climate control$125   
Rear air vents$100   
Residual heat$50   
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration $0$0$0
Exterior 
Power convertible top $4000$4000$4000
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400$400
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0   
Handwriting recognition$200   
HD radio$50   
Off-road navigation system $0$0$0
SD Card slot$25   
Surround sound$250 $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Automatic headlights$125   
Chronometer $100$100$100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Massage, driver seat$100   
Massage, passenger seat$100   
Memory system, passenger seat$150   
Metal pedals $75$75$75
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100   
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100   
Upholstered instrument panel$300   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000   
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$9,665$6,430$6,680$6,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,285$50$300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,058-1-40

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20112012
ModelA8Boxster
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase117.8 in95.1 in
Length202.2 in172.1 in
Width76.7 in70.9 in
Height57.5 in50.9 in
Curb Weight4,410 lb.2,944 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft39.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim, expanded coverage0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

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%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
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 Requested125093%
Total Not Requested1007%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested135093%
Total Not Requested1007%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
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 Requested125093%
Total Not Requested1007%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested135093%
Total Not Requested1007%
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%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S Black Edition

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
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 Requested125093%
Total Not Requested1007%

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