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Lexus RC vs. Porsche Boxster Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus RC vs. Porsche Boxster Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $71,164

Lexus RC F   
Difference: $1,851

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,363

Porsche Boxster S   
Difference: $7,736

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172008
ModelRCBoxster
TrimFS
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Base Price $64,165 $55,700
Base Invoice $59,673 $43,512
Premium Package F 3,240  
Navigation Package 1,470  
Cargo net 65  
Leather seating surfaces 800  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 449 725
Sport Chrono Package   920
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,990
Adaptive Sports Seats   3,055
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   690
Metallic paint (extra cost)   690
Floor mats   115
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather   260
Heated front seats   480
Obstacle detection, rear   530
Automatic climate control, front   550
Carbon fiber trim   890
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel   1,360
Xenon HID headlights   1,090
Navigation system   3,110
Premium Package F 2,981  
Navigation Package 1,360  
Cargo net 39  
Leather seating surfaces 736  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 335 616
Sport Chrono Package   782
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,692
Adaptive Sports Seats   2,597
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   587
Metallic paint (extra cost)   587
Floor mats   98
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather   221
Heated front seats   408
Obstacle detection, rear   451
Automatic climate control, front   468
Carbon fiber trim   757
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel   1,156
Xenon HID headlights   927
Navigation system   2,644
Options (change) 6,024 16,455
Options (change) 5,451 13,991
Destination 975 860
Total Price $71,164 $73,015
Total Invoice $66,099 $58,363

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Porsche Boxster

Lowest Adjusted Price: Lexus RC F
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,076
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,598
Model Year20172008
ModelRCBoxster
TrimFS
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Engine467hp V8295hp H6
TransmissionT8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/25 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)256, 10230, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19235/40-18
Total Price$71,164$73,015
Adjustments for Features-1,2250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,939$73,015
Total Invoice$66,099$58,363
Adjustments for Features-1,1380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,961$58,363

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Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20172008
ModelRCBoxster
TrimFS
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rearview camera$200 
Roll bar $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row high console$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Power convertible top $4000
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Automatic headlights$125 
Chronometer $100
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Performance meter$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
No leather in second row $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede$200 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,565$6,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,225$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1380

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20172008
ModelRCBoxster
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Wheelbase107.5 in95.1 in
Length184.8 in170.4 in
Width72.4 in70.9 in
Height54.9 in51.0 in
Curb Weight3,958 lb.2,965 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom45.4 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom34.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom27.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume10.4 ft39.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RC F

Premium Package F
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Water-repellent front-door glass15Yes
Carbon fiber trim200Yes
LED headlights250No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested111550%
Total Not Requested112550%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested55065%
Total Not Requested30035%

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%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
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 seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested80059%
Total Not Requested55041%

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