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Porsche 718 Boxster vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche 718 Boxster vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,890

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $31,195

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720082008
Model718 Boxster718 BoxsterA3A3
TrimBaseS2.0T3.2 S line
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $56,000 $68,400 $25,930 $34,915
Premium Package 1,370 1,370    
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825 3,825    
Heated steering wheel 470 470    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 640 640 450 450
Navigation system 1,730 1,730 1,950 1,950
Sport suspension (upgrade)   2,070    
S Line Package     2,500  
Cold Weather Package     700 700
Convenience Package     350  
iPod integration     0 0
Bluetooth cell phone link     435 435
Xenon HID headlights     800 800
Premium Package 0 0    
Adaptive sport seats plus 0 0    
Heated steering wheel 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 418 418
Navigation system 0 0 1,813 1,813
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0    
S Line Package     2,326  
Cold Weather Package     650 650
Convenience Package     325  
iPod integration     0 0
Bluetooth cell phone link     405 405
Xenon HID headlights     745 745
Options (change) 8,035 10,105 7,185 4,335
Options (change) 0 0 6,682 4,031
Destination 1,050 1,050 775 775
Total Price $65,085 $79,555 $33,890 $40,025

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche 718 Boxster vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 2.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche 718 Boxster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,627
Model Year2017201720082008
Model718 Boxster718 BoxsterA3A3
TrimBaseS2.0T3.2 S line
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine300hp H4350hp H4200hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)110, 6110, 6140, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/40-19225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$65,085$79,555$33,890$40,025
Adjustments for Features-6,520-7,0200-2,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,565$72,535$33,890$37,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,970$0$3,285

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Features Comparison: Porsche 718 Boxster vs. Audi A3

Model Year2017201720082008
Model718 Boxster718 BoxsterA3A3
TrimBaseS2.0T3.2 S line
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Wind blocker, small$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Roll bar$200$200  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Ski sack  $50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear wiper  $175$175
Residual heat$50$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Mid-engine configuration$0$0  
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  
Power convertible top$4000$4000  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD player$125$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive, small$5$5  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Off-road navigation system$0$0  
Satellite radio$200$200 $200
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Compass  $0$0
Fog lights  $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,845$9,345$2,325$5,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,520$7,020$0$2,850
Value of Feature Adjustments-105-930-2,654

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche 718 Boxster vs. Audi A3

Model Year20172008
Model718 BoxsterA3
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Wheelbase97.4 in101.5 in
Length172.4 in168.7 in
Width70.9 in69.5 in
Height50.4 in56.0 in
Curb Weight2,945 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.3 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.7 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.754.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche 718 Boxster

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 wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested87569%
Total Not Requested40031%
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested50028%
Total Not Requested130072%

Option Package Details
Porsche 718 Boxster S

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 wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested87569%
Total Not Requested40031%
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested50028%
Total Not Requested130072%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested62576%
Total Not Requested20024%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Fog lights125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested230587%
Total Not Requested35013%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested625125%
Total Not Requested-125-25%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

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