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Audi R8 vs. Porsche 718 Boxster Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi R8 vs. Porsche 718 Boxster Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $88,500

Porsche 718 Boxster   
Difference: $106,025

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017
ModelR8718 Boxster718 Boxster
TrimSpyder V10BaseS
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $175,100 $56,000 $68,400
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 640 640
Ceramic brake rotors 9,900 7,400 7,400
Carbon fiber trim 3,400 1,810 1,810
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,000 2,160 2,160
LED headlights   1,170 1,170
Heated steering wheel   470 470
Navigation system   1,730 1,730
Adaptive sport seats plus   3,825 3,825
Sport Chrono Package   2,085 2,085
Porsche Connect Plus   1,300 1,300
Premium Package   1,370 1,370
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   2,890 2,540
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,790 1,790
Illuminated door sill trim plates   825 825
Power-folding mirrors   320 320
Proximity key   790 790
Metal pedals   535 535
Interior ambient lighting   340 340
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 535 0 0
Ceramic brake rotors 9,207 0 0
Carbon fiber trim 3,162 0 0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,790 0 0
LED headlights   0 0
Heated steering wheel   0 0
Navigation system   0 0
Adaptive sport seats plus   0 0
Sport Chrono Package   0 0
Porsche Connect Plus   0 0
Premium Package   0 0
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   0 0
Adaptive dampers - electrical   0 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates   0 0
Power-folding mirrors   0 0
Proximity key   0 0
Metal pedals   0 0
Interior ambient lighting   0 0
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0
Options (change) 16,875 31,450 31,100
Options (change) 15,694 0 0
Destination 1,250 1,050 1,050
Gas Tax 1,300 0 0
Total Price $194,525 $88,500 $100,550

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Porsche 718 Boxster

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche 718 Boxster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $103,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $177,966
Model Year201720172017
ModelR8718 Boxster718 Boxster
TrimSpyder V10BaseS
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine540hp V10300hp H4350hp H4
TransmissionS7M6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 13110, 6110, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$194,525$88,500$100,550
Adjustments for Features-2,22500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$192,300$88,500$100,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,050

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Porsche 718 Boxster

Model Year201720172017
ModelR8718 Boxster718 Boxster
TrimSpyder V10BaseS
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
6-speed manual $150$150
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500  
Roll bar $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Residual heat $50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented) $500$500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door$100  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support $0$0
CD player $125$125
CD player, remote$100  
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
Media drive, small $5$5
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Off-road navigation system $0$0
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Headlight washers $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$4,660$2,435$2,435
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,225$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,07100

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Porsche 718 Boxster

Model Year20172017
ModelR8718 Boxster
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase104.3 in97.4 in
Length174.4 in172.4 in
Width75.0 in70.9 in
Height49.0 in50.4 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.2,945 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.14.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume3.5 ft39.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche 718 Boxster

LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable
FeatureValueRequested?
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable500Yes
Sport exhaust0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather800Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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 length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested140078%
Total Not Requested40022%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Performance meter150Yes
Launch control100Yes
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)500No
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%
Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
App support0No
Remote app25Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested80063%
Total Not Requested47537%

Option Package Details
Porsche 718 Boxster S

LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable
FeatureValueRequested?
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable500Yes
Sport exhaust0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather800Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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 length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested140078%
Total Not Requested40022%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Performance meter150Yes
Launch control100Yes
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)500No
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%
Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
App support0No
Remote app25Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested80063%
Total Not Requested47537%

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