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Lexus SC vs. Porsche Boxster Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus SC vs. Porsche Boxster Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $61,845

Porsche Boxster   
Difference: $5,912

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820112011
ModelSCBoxsterBoxster
Trim430BaseS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $66,355 $48,100 $58,600
Preferred Accessory Package 197    
Rear spoiler 440    
Power Seat Package   1,550 1,550
Convenience Package   2,490 2,490
Navigation system   3,430 3,455
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers   0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   980 980
Heated front seats   525 525
Heated steering wheel   250 250
Wood trim   890 890
Illuminated door sill trim plates   725 725
CD changer, in-dash   650 650
Voice control for nav and audio   595 595
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710
Preferred Accessory Package 117    
Rear spoiler 352    
Power Seat Package   0 0
Convenience Package   0 0
Navigation system   0 0
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers   0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   0 0
Heated front seats   0 0
Heated steering wheel   0 0
Wood trim   0 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates   0 0
CD changer, in-dash   0 0
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0
Options (change) 637 12,795 12,820
Options (change) 469 0 0
Destination 765 950 950
Total Price $67,757 $61,845 $72,370

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus SC vs. Porsche Boxster

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Boxster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,037
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $54,447
Model Year200820112011
ModelSCBoxsterBoxster
Trim430BaseS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine288hp V8255hp H6310hp H6
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9185, 7185, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18205/55-17235/40-18
Total Price$67,757$61,845$72,370
Adjustments for Features-4,100-2250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,657$61,620$72,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,750

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Features Comparison: Lexus SC vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year200820112011
ModelSCBoxsterBoxster
Trim430BaseS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Roll bar $200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration $0$0
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200  
Power convertible top $4000$4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750  
Rear spoiler$200  
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Off-road navigation system $0$0
Power antenna$100  
Satellite radio $200 
Traffic information $25 
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Metal pedals $75$75
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Total Value of Features$9,755$5,880$5,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,100$225$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,568-30

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus SC vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20082011
ModelSCBoxster
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase103.1 in95.1 in
Length178.5 in172.1 in
Width72.0 in70.9 in
Height53.1 in50.9 in
Curb Weight3,841 lb.2,944 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom27.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room46.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom27.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume8.8 ft39.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus SC 430

Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested4038%
Total Not Requested6562%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Satellite radio200No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60069%
Total Not Requested26531%
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested275100%
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 seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested70082%
Total Not Requested15018%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested130090%
Total Not Requested15010%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Total Requested60094%
Total Not Requested406%
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested275100%
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 seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested70082%
Total Not Requested15018%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested130090%
Total Not Requested15010%

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