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Porsche 718 Boxster vs. Audi R8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche 718 Boxster vs. Audi R8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $72,570

Porsche 718 Boxster   
Difference: $76,705

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720112011
Model718 Boxster718 BoxsterR8R8
TrimBaseS4.25.2
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $56,000 $68,400 $127,700 $162,700
Premium Package 1,370 1,370    
Power sport seats 2,320 2,320    
Heated steering wheel 470 470    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 640 640 650 650
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790 1,790    
Metal pedals 535 535    
Interior ambient lighting 340 340    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 825 825 875 875
Carbon fiber trim 1,810 1,810 2,500 2,500
LED headlights 1,170 1,170 3,500  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,520 2,520 5,500 3,500
Navigation system 1,730 1,730 2,100  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0    
Convenience Package     2,100  
iPod integration     100 0
Premium Package 0 0    
Power sport seats 0 0    
Heated steering wheel 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 605 605
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 0    
Metal pedals 0 0    
Interior ambient lighting 0 0    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 0 813 813
Carbon fiber trim 0 0 2,325 2,325
LED headlights 0 0 3,255  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0 5,115 3,255
Navigation system 0 0 1,953  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0    
Convenience Package     1,953  
iPod integration     93 0
Options (change) 15,520 15,520 17,325 7,525
Options (change) 0 0 16,112 6,998
Destination 1,050 1,050 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 0 3,000 3,000
Total Price $72,570 $84,970 $149,275 $174,475

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche 718 Boxster vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche 718 Boxster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $76,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $138,064
Model Year2017201720112011
Model718 Boxster718 BoxsterR8R8
TrimBaseS4.25.2
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine300hp H4350hp H4430hp V8525hp V10
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)110, 6110, 6140, 7465, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/40-19235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$72,570$84,970$149,275$174,475
Adjustments for Features00-10-260
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,570$84,970$149,265$174,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,400$0$24,950

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Features Comparison: Porsche 718 Boxster vs. Audi R8

Model Year2017201720112011
Model718 Boxster718 BoxsterR8R8
TrimBaseS4.25.2
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500
Roll bar$200$200  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Residual heat$50$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door  $100$100
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive, small$5$5  
Off-road navigation system$0$0  
Surround sound   $250
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Compass  $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,960$2,960$2,970$3,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$10$260
Value of Feature Adjustments00-9-242

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche 718 Boxster vs. Audi R8

Model Year20172011
Model718 BoxsterR8
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase97.4 in104.3 in
Length172.4 in174.5 in
Width70.9 in75.0 in
Height50.4 in49.3 in
Curb Weight2,945 lb.3,606 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.3 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.1 in
Cargo Volume9.7 ft33.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche 718 Boxster

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested80063%
Total Not Requested47537%
Power sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested80062%
Total Not Requested50038%

Option Package Details
Porsche 718 Boxster S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested80063%
Total Not Requested47537%
Power sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested80062%
Total Not Requested50038%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested79091%
Total Not Requested759%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

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