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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: $62,065

Porsche Boxster   
Difference: $5,692

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Model Year2008201620162016
ModelSCBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
Trim430BaseSGTS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $66,355 $52,100 $63,900 $74,600
Preferred Accessory Package 197      
Rear spoiler 440      
Premium Package   1,780 1,170 965
Power sport seats   2,320 2,320  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710 710
CD changer, in-dash   570 570 570
Illuminated door sill trim plates   825 825 825
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   1,250 1,250  
Wood trim   1,515 1,515  
Adaptive sport seats plus       3,025
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       650
Audio controls on steering wheel       165
Preferred Accessory Package 117      
Rear spoiler 352      
Premium Package   0 0 0
Power sport seats   0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0
CD changer, in-dash   0 0 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates   0 0 0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   0 0  
Wood trim   0 0  
Adaptive sport seats plus       0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       0
Audio controls on steering wheel       0
Options (change) 637 8,970 8,360 6,910
Options (change) 469 0 0 0
Destination 765 995 995 995
Total Price $67,757 $62,065 $73,255 $82,505

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus SC vs. Porsche Boxster

Lowest Adjusted Price: Porsche Boxster
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,802
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $54,620
Model Year2008201620162016
ModelSCBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
Trim430BaseSGTS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine288hp V8265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6
TransmissionT6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 950, 4185, 7185, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18235/45-18235/40-19235/35-20
Total Price$67,757$62,065$73,255$82,505
Adjustments for Features-3,8900-250-3,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,867$62,065$73,005$79,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,940$17,290

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Features Comparison: Lexus SC vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year2008201620162016
ModelSCBoxsterBoxsterBoxster
Trim430BaseSGTS
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Power rear side windows$200   
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Roll bar $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Mid-engine configuration $0$0$0
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Laminated front side windows$200   
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0
Power convertible top $4000$4000$4000
Power retractable hardtop$6750   
Rear spoiler$200   
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400$400
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation system$600   
Power antenna$100   
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer   $100
Compass$0   
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250 $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Metal pedals $75$75$75
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger 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
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Total Value of Features$10,430$6,540$6,790$9,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,890$0$250$3,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,3850-3-38

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus SC vs. Porsche Boxster

Model Year20082016
ModelSCBoxster
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Convertible
Wheelbase103.1 in97.4 in
Length178.5 in172.2 in
Width72.0 in70.9 in
Height53.1 in50.5 in
Curb Weight3,841 lb.2,889 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.6 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

Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested27573%
Total Not Requested10027%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested162592%
Total Not Requested1508%
Power sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested80062%
Total Not Requested50038%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested27573%
Total Not Requested10027%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested112588%
Total Not Requested15012%
Power sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested80062%
Total Not Requested50038%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster GTS

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested92586%
Total Not Requested15014%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Total Requested80047%
Total Not Requested90053%

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