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Audi R8 vs. Porsche Boxster Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi R8 vs. Porsche Boxster Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $65,835

Porsche Boxster   
Difference: $79,940

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201220122012
ModelR8R8BoxsterBoxsterBoxster
Trim4.25.2BaseSS Black Edition
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $127,700 $162,700 $48,100 $58,600 $65,200
Convenience Package 2,100   2,490 2,490  
Navigation system 2,100   3,430    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650 710 710  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 5,500 3,500 2,385 2,385 2,385
Illuminated door sill trim plates 875 875 725 725  
Carbon fiber trim 2,500 2,500 1,140 1,140  
iPod integration 100 0      
Power Seat Package     1,550 1,550 1,550
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
Audio controls on steering wheel     615 615 125
Adaptive dampers - electrical     2,090 2,090 2,090
Infotainment Package       3,640  
Convenience Package 1,953   0 0  
Navigation system 1,953   0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605 0 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 5,115 3,255 0 0 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates 813 813 0 0  
Carbon fiber trim 2,325 2,325 0 0  
iPod integration 93 0      
Power Seat Package     0 0 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
Audio controls on steering wheel     0 0 0
Adaptive dampers - electrical     0 0 0
Infotainment Package       0  
Options (change) 13,825 7,525 16,785 16,995 7,800
Options (change) 12,857 6,998 451 451 451
Destination 1,250 1,250 950 950 950
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 0 0 0
Total Price $145,775 $174,475 $65,835 $76,545 $73,950

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Porsche Boxster

Lowest Adjusted Price: Porsche Boxster
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $77,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $132,328
Model Year20112011201220122012
ModelR8R8BoxsterBoxsterBoxster
Trim4.25.2BaseSS Black Edition
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine430hp V8525hp V10255hp H6310hp H6320hp H6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7465, 12185, 7325, 11325, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$145,775$174,475$65,835$76,545$73,950
Adjustments for Features-2,300-3,050-50-3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$143,475$171,425$65,785$76,245$73,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$27,950$0$10,460$8,165

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20112011201220122012
ModelR8R8BoxsterBoxsterBoxster
Trim4.25.2BaseSS Black Edition
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150
AWD$1700$1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Obstacle detection, front$150$150   
Rearview camera$200$200   
Roll bar  $200$200$200
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100   
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0$0
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$250
USB port  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125   
Compass$0$0   
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
LED headlights $1000   
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25   
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim$200$200$200$200 
Door sill trim plates    $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150   
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100   
Total Value of Features$4,395$5,145$2,145$2,395$2,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,300$3,050$50$300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,144-2,842-1-50

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20112012
ModelR8Boxster
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase104.3 in95.1 in
Length174.5 in172.1 in
Width75.0 in70.9 in
Height49.3 in50.9 in
Curb Weight3,606 lb.2,944 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in41.6 in
Cargo Volume3.5 ft39.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested44051%
Total Not Requested42549%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested85098%
Total Not Requested152%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested120083%
Total Not Requested25017%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested110075%
Total Not Requested36525%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested120083%
Total Not Requested25017%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S Black Edition

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%

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