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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: $81,600

Porsche Boxster S   
Difference: $73,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $65,662

Porsche Boxster S   
Difference: $79,320

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122008
ModelR8R8Boxster
Trim4.25.2S
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $127,700 $162,700 $55,700
Base Invoice $118,761 $151,311 $43,512
Convenience Package 2,100    
Navigation system 2,100   3,110
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650 690
Illuminated door sill trim plates 875 875 725
Carbon fiber trim 2,500 2,500 890
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 5,500 3,500 2,095
Ceramic brake rotors 9,900 9,900 8,150
Power Seat Package     1,550
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     690
Floor mats     115
Heated front seats     480
Obstacle detection, rear     530
Automatic climate control, front     550
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel     1,360
Xenon HID headlights     1,090
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,990
Wind blocker, small     375
CD changer, remote     650
Convenience Package 1,953    
Navigation system 1,953   2,644
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605 587
Illuminated door sill trim plates 813 813 616
Carbon fiber trim 2,325 2,325 757
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 5,115 3,255 1,781
Ceramic brake rotors 9,207 9,207 6,928
Power Seat Package     1,318
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     587
Floor mats     98
Heated front seats     408
Obstacle detection, rear     451
Automatic climate control, front     468
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel     1,156
Xenon HID headlights     927
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,692
Wind blocker, small     319
CD changer, remote     553
Options (change) 23,625 17,425 25,040
Options (change) 21,971 16,205 21,290
Destination 1,250 1,250 860
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 0
Total Price $155,575 $184,375 $81,600
Total Invoice $144,982 $171,766 $65,662

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Porsche Boxster

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $71,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $76,557
Model Year201220122008
ModelR8R8Boxster
Trim4.25.2S
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine430hp V8525hp V10295hp H6
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7465, 12230, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19235/40-18
Total Price$155,575$184,375$81,600
Adjustments for Features-2,965-3,7150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$152,610$180,660$81,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$28,050$0
Total Invoice$144,982$171,766$65,662
Adjustments for Features-2,763-3,4610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$142,219$168,305$65,662
Cost Above Minimum$0$26,086$0

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year201220122008
ModelR8R8Boxster
Trim4.25.2S
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500 
Brake assist$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Roll bar  $200
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD changer, remote  $200
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
LED headlights $1000 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,895$5,645$1,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,965$3,715$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,763-3,4610

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20122008
ModelR8Boxster
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase104.3 in95.1 in
Length174.5 in170.4 in
Width75.0 in70.9 in
Height49.3 in51.0 in
Curb Weight3,606 lb.2,856 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.17.0 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 audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
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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