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Porsche 718 Boxster vs. Audi A8 / S8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche 718 Boxster vs. Audi A8 / S8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $100,225

Porsche 718 Boxster S   
Difference: $35,950

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172018
Model718 BoxsterA8 / S8
TrimSS8 Plus
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $68,400 $115,900
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,670  
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825  
Premium Package Plus 3,170  
Heated steering wheel 470  
7-speed automated manual 3,200  
Navigation system 1,730  
LED headlights 1,170  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,160  
Ceramic brake rotors 7,400  
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Blind spot warning system 690  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790  
Power-folding mirrors 320  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 2,540  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 640  
Executive Plus Package   2,800
Dynamic Package   9,000
Black Optic Plus Exterior Package   7,500
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0  
Adaptive sport seats plus 0  
Premium Package Plus 0  
Heated steering wheel 0  
7-speed automated manual 0  
Navigation system 0  
LED headlights 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0  
Ceramic brake rotors 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Blind spot warning system 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0  
Power-folding mirrors 0  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
Executive Plus Package   2,604
Dynamic Package   8,370
Black Optic Plus Exterior Package   6,976
Options (change) 30,775 19,300
Options (change) 0 17,950
Destination 1,050 975
Total Price $100,225 $136,175

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche 718 Boxster vs. Audi A8 / S8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche 718 Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $119,466
Model Year20172018
Model718 BoxsterA8 / S8
TrimSS8 Plus
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine350hp H4605hp V8
TransmissionS7T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG14/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)110, 6630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19275/35-21
Total Price$100,225$136,175
Adjustments for Features0-6,660
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$100,225$129,515

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Features Comparison: Porsche 718 Boxster vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20172018
Model718 BoxsterA8 / S8
TrimSS8 Plus
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power door closers $300
Power rear side windows $200
Power trunk closer $350
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row, power $225
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Full-size spare tire $225
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera$200 
Roll bar$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Wide-view front camera $150
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through $100
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Black grille (optional) $0
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Carbon fiber exterior trim (other) $100
Carbon fiber mirror housings $100
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300
Laminated front side windows $200
Laminated rear side windows $100
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Power convertible top$4000 
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
Media drive, small$5 
Off-road navigation system$0 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim $200
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Heated second row seats $200
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150
No leather in second row$-300 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$7,345$14,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,660
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,197

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche 718 Boxster vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20172018
Model718 BoxsterA8 / S8
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase97.4 in117.8 in
Length172.4 in202.6 in
Width70.9 in76.7 in
Height50.4 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,054 lb.4,685 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.3 gal.21.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.7 in
Cargo Volume9.7 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche 718 Boxster S

Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, 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 seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 heat50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested197599%
Total Not Requested251%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8 Plus

Executive Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Total Requested100051%
Total Not Requested95049%
Dynamic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Ceramic brake rotors4000Yes
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested4000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Black Optic Plus Exterior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport exhaust0No
Carbon fiber rear spoiler100No
Carbon fiber exterior trim (other)100No
Carbon fiber mirror housings100No
Black grille (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%

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