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Porsche Boxster vs. Acura RL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Boxster vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $57,045

Acura RL   
Difference: $12,095

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132012
ModelBoxsterBoxsterRL
TrimBaseSBase
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,500 $60,900 $48,200
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,320 1,320  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790 1,790  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710  
Interior ambient lighting 340    
Leather Package 500    
CD changer, in-dash 670 670  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 730 730  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,250 1,250  
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530  
Voice control for nav and audio 520 520  
Infotainment Package 3,860 3,860  
Wood trim 1,790 1,515  
Power-folding mirrors 320 320  
Premium Package 4,360 3,760  
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0  
Advance Package     7,950
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0  
Interior ambient lighting 0    
Leather Package 0    
CD changer, in-dash 0 0  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 0 0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 0 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0  
Infotainment Package 0 0  
Wood trim 0 0  
Power-folding mirrors 0 0  
Premium Package 0 0  
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0  
Advance Package     7,194
Options (change) 18,690 16,975 7,950
Options (change) 451 451 7,194
Destination 950 950 895
Total Price $69,140 $78,825 $57,045

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura RL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,791
Model Year201320132012
ModelBoxsterBoxsterRL
TrimBaseSBase
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine265hp H6315hp H6300hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7445, 10260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/40-19245/45-18
Total Price$69,140$78,825$57,045
Adjustments for Features-230-1300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,910$78,695$57,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,785$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Acura RL

Model Year201320132012
ModelBoxsterBoxsterRL
TrimBaseSBase
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power rear side windows  $200
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Sunshades, second row  $125
Wind blocker, small$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera  $200
Roll bar$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
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 
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 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Power convertible top$4000$4000 
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Off-road navigation system$0$0 
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Metal pedals$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$7,795$7,695$7,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$230$130$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5-20

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Acura RL

Model Year20132012
ModelBoxsterRL
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase97.4 in110.2 in
Length172.2 in195.8 in
Width70.9 in72.7 in
Height50.5 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,889 lb.4,100 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume9.9 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
Total Requested85070%
Total Not Requested36530%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, 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 seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Wind blocker, small100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested212567%
Total Not Requested105033%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested85098%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, 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 seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Wind blocker, small100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested162561%
Total Not Requested105039%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested177563%
Total Not Requested105037%

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