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Porsche 718 Boxster vs. Audi A5 / S5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche 718 Boxster vs. Audi A5 / S5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $59,000

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $14,890

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720122012
Model718 Boxster718 BoxsterA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimBaseSA5 2.0TS5 3.0T
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $56,000 $68,400 $42,600 $59,300
Heated steering wheel 470 470    
Premium Package Plus 3,170 3,170    
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825 3,825    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,670 1,670    
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,320 1,320    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 640 640 475 475
Wood trim 1,535 1,535 350 500
Navigation system 1,730 1,730    
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0    
Blind spot warning system 690 690    
Sport suspension (upgrade)   2,070    
Adaptive cruise control     2,100 2,100
Prestige Package     9,200 6,300
Comfort Package     2,400 1,400
Sport Package     1,000  
Audi Drive Select Package       3,950
Heated steering wheel 0 0    
Premium Package Plus 0 0    
Adaptive sport seats plus 0 0    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0 0    
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0 0    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 443 443
Wood trim 0 0 325 466
Navigation system 0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0    
Blind spot warning system 0 0    
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0    
Adaptive cruise control     1,954 1,954
Prestige Package     8,556 5,860
Comfort Package     2,232 1,302
Sport Package     930  
Audi Drive Select Package       3,673
Options (change) 16,840 17,120 15,525 14,725
Options (change) 0 0 14,440 13,698
Destination 1,050 1,050 875 875
Total Price $73,890 $86,570 $59,000 $74,900

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche 718 Boxster vs. Audi A5 / S5

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche 718 Boxster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $53,576
Model Year2017201720122012
Model718 Boxster718 BoxsterA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimBaseSA5 2.0TS5 3.0T
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine300hp H4350hp H4211hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionM6M6CVT-8S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)110, 6110, 6505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/40-19245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$73,890$86,570$59,000$74,900
Adjustments for Features00-330-4,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,890$86,570$58,670$70,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,680$0$11,900

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Features Comparison: Porsche 718 Boxster vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year2017201720122012
Model718 Boxster718 BoxsterA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimBaseSA5 2.0TS5 3.0T
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
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  
Wind blocker  $300$300
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  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Roll bar$200$200  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo net$40$40  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Residual heat$50$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Mid-engine configuration$0$0  
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive  $15$15
Media drive, small$5$5  
Off-road navigation system$0$0  
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0$0
Fog lights  $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150$150
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering   $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 $500
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,260$4,260$4,590$8,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$330$4,330
Value of Feature Adjustments00-307-4,031

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche 718 Boxster vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20172012
Model718 BoxsterA5 / S5
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase97.4 in108.3 in
Length172.4 in182.1 in
Width70.9 in73.0 in
Height50.4 in54.4 in
Curb Weight2,945 lb.4,001 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.3 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in46.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in31.9 in
Cargo Volume9.7 ft310.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche 718 Boxster

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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 mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested187594%
Total Not Requested1256%
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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 seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%

Option Package Details
Porsche 718 Boxster S

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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 mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested187594%
Total Not Requested1256%
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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 seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested342581%
Total Not Requested79019%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested70082%
Total Not Requested15018%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Audi Drive Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active rear differential500No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active steering1000No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested50023%
Total Not Requested170077%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested180074%
Total Not Requested64026%

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