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Porsche Boxster vs. Acura RDX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Boxster vs. Acura RDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,880

Acura RDX   
Difference: $22,455

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122011
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterRDX
TrimBaseSS Black EditionBase
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Base Price $48,100 $58,600 $65,200 $32,895
Power Seat Package 1,550 1,550 1,550  
Navigation system 3,430      
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710    
Heated front seats 525 525 525  
CD changer, in-dash 650 650 650  
Automatic climate control, front 650 650    
Xenon HID headlights 1,560 1,560    
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 125  
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595  
Infotainment Package   3,640    
Technology Package       3,100
Power Seat Package 0 0 0  
Navigation system 0      
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0    
Heated front seats 0 0 0  
CD changer, in-dash 0 0 0  
Automatic climate control, front 0 0    
Xenon HID headlights 0 0    
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0  
Infotainment Package   0    
Technology Package       2,843
Options (change) 10,285 10,495 3,445 3,100
Options (change) 0 0 0 2,843
Destination 950 950 950 885
Total Price $59,335 $70,045 $69,595 $36,880

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura RDX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster S Black Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,435
Model Year2012201220122011
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterRDX
TrimBaseSS Black EditionBase
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Engine255hp H6310hp H6320hp H6240hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7325, 11325, 11410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19235/55-18
Total Price$59,335$70,045$69,595$36,880
Adjustments for Features-35-285-8350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,300$69,760$68,760$36,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,460$9,460$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Acura RDX

Model Year2012201220122011
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterRDX
TrimBaseSS Black EditionBase
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200
Wind blocker, small  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Rearview camera   $200
Roll bar$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor   $50
Side curtain airbags   $350
Temporary spare tire   $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Rear wiper   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000 
Rear spoiler   $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Media drive$15$15$15 
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0 
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 
Automatic headlights   $125
Boost gauge   $75
Compass   $0
Cornering lights  $50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Folding second row seats   $300
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,360$5,610$6,160$5,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$35$285$835$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1-4-110

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20122011
ModelBoxsterRDX
Body2dr Convertible4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.1 in104.3 in
Length172.1 in180.7 in
Width70.9 in73.6 in
Height50.9 in65.2 in
Curb Weight2,944 lb.3,744 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.9 ft327.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.960.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Power Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested55065%
Total Not Requested30035%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Power Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested55065%
Total Not Requested30035%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested110075%
Total Not Requested36525%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S Black Edition

Power Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested55065%
Total Not Requested30035%

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested57538%

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