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Porsche 718 Boxster vs. Audi A3 / S3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche 718 Boxster vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,095

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $26,375

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720162016
Model718 Boxster718 BoxsterA3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimBaseSA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $56,000 $68,400 $36,600 $39,600
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825 3,825    
Premium Package 1,370 1,370    
Heated steering wheel 470 470    
Navigation system 1,730 1,730    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,670 1,670    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 640 640 575 575
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,320 1,320    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790      
Aluminum trim 760 760    
Metal pedals 535 535 195 195
Proximity key 790 790    
LED headlights 1,170 1,170    
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0    
Blind spot warning system 690 690    
Interior ambient lighting 340 340    
Power-folding mirrors 320 320    
Sport suspension (upgrade)   2,070    
Sport Package     800 800
Premium Plus Package     2,700 2,700
Prestige Package     6,150 6,150
Cargo net     150 150
Adaptive sport seats plus 0 0    
Premium Package 0 0    
Heated steering wheel 0 0    
Navigation system 0 0    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 536 536
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0 0    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0      
Aluminum trim 0 0    
Metal pedals 0 0 181 181
Proximity key 0 0    
LED headlights 0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0    
Blind spot warning system 0 0    
Interior ambient lighting 0 0    
Power-folding mirrors 0 0    
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0    
Sport Package     744 744
Premium Plus Package     2,512 2,512
Prestige Package     5,718 5,718
Cargo net     139 139
Options (change) 17,420 17,700 10,570 10,570
Options (change) 0 0 9,830 9,830
Destination 1,050 1,050 925 925
Total Price $74,470 $87,150 $48,095 $51,095

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche 718 Boxster vs. Audi A3 / S3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche 718 Boxster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,752
Model Year2017201720162016
Model718 Boxster718 BoxsterA3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimBaseSA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine300hp H4350hp H4170hp I4220hp I4
TransmissionM6M6S6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)110, 6110, 6625, 13625, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/40-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$74,470$87,150$48,095$51,095
Adjustments for Features-620-6200-1,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,850$86,530$48,095$49,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,680$0$1,450

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Features Comparison: Porsche 718 Boxster vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year2017201720162016
Model718 Boxster718 BoxsterA3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimBaseSA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed automated manual  $1100$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
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Roll bar$200$200  
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Temporary spare tire  $150 
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console  $100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100
Residual heat$50$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Mid-engine configuration$0$0  
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Aux input$50$50  
CD player$125$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive, small$5$5  
Off-road navigation system$0$0  
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights  $50$50
Headlight washers$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver 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, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,195$5,195$4,575$6,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$620$620$0$1,550
Value of Feature Adjustments-9-70-1,443

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche 718 Boxster vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20172016
Model718 BoxsterA3 / S3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase97.4 in102.2 in
Length172.4 in175.4 in
Width70.9 in70.2 in
Height50.4 in55.5 in
Curb Weight2,945 lb.3,397 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.3 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in45.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in31.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.7 ft37.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.79.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche 718 Boxster

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 seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
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 seat150Yes
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 Requested40022%
Total Not Requested140078%
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 mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested95075%
Total Not Requested32525%

Option Package Details
Porsche 718 Boxster S

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 seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
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 seat150Yes
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 Requested40022%
Total Not Requested140078%
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 mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested95075%
Total Not Requested32525%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested45060%
Total Not Requested30040%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 625W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested287566%
Total Not Requested147534%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested45060%
Total Not Requested30040%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 625W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested287566%
Total Not Requested147534%

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