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Porsche 718 Boxster vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche 718 Boxster vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,795

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $36,270

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172018
Model718 Boxster718 BoxsterOptima
TrimBaseSSX
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,000 $68,400 $30,500
Heated steering wheel 470 470  
Porsche Connect Plus 1,300 1,300  
Navigation system 1,730 1,730  
Power sport seats 2,320 2,320  
Premium Package Plus 3,170 3,170  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,670 1,670  
LED headlights 1,170 1,170  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 640 640  
Blind spot warning system 690 690  
Power-folding mirrors 320 320  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0  
Metal pedals 535 535  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   2,070  
Technology Package     3,000
Cargo net     50
Universal garage door opener     350
Heated steering wheel 0 0  
Porsche Connect Plus 0 0  
Navigation system 0 0  
Power sport seats 0 0  
Premium Package Plus 0 0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0 0  
LED headlights 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0  
Blind spot warning system 0 0  
Power-folding mirrors 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0  
Metal pedals 0 0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0  
Technology Package     2,727
Cargo net     42
Universal garage door opener     291
Options (change) 14,015 16,085 3,400
Options (change) 0 0 3,060
Destination 1,050 1,050 895
Total Price $71,065 $85,535 $34,795

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche 718 Boxster vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Optima SX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche 718 Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,316
Model Year201720172018
Model718 Boxster718 BoxsterOptima
TrimBaseSSX
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine300hp H4350hp H4245hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)110, 6110, 6630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/40-19235/45-18
Total Price$71,065$85,535$34,795
Adjustments for Features-2,020-2,5200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,045$83,015$34,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,970$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche 718 Boxster vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201720172018
Model718 Boxster718 BoxsterOptima
TrimBaseSSX
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power rear side windows  $200
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125
Remote app$25$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Wind blocker, small$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Roll bar$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Laminated front side windows  $200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Power convertible top$4000$4000 
Rear spoiler  $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support  $100
CD player$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive, small$5$5 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Off-road navigation system$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$7,910$8,410$5,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,020$2,520$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-30-310

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche 718 Boxster vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20172018
Model718 BoxsterOptima
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase97.4 in110.4 in
Length172.4 in191.1 in
Width70.9 in73.2 in
Height50.4 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,945 lb.3,220 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.3 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume9.7 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche 718 Boxster

Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Total Requested12523%
Total Not Requested42577%
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 seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested85065%
Total Not Requested45035%
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 recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested152576%
Total Not Requested47524%

Option Package Details
Porsche 718 Boxster S

Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Total Requested12523%
Total Not Requested42577%
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 seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested85065%
Total Not Requested45035%
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 recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested152576%
Total Not Requested47524%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Surround sound250No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested207567%
Total Not Requested100033%

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