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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: $53,715

Acura RL   
Difference: $17,920

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152006
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterRL
TrimBaseSGTSBase
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $51,400 $63,300 $73,500 $49,300
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,320 1,320 1,320  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790 1,790    
Premium Package Plus 3,620 2,950 1,965  
Power sport seats 2,320 2,320    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,170 2,170 2,170  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710  
Wood trim 1,515 1,515    
CD changer, in-dash 670 670 670  
Voice control for nav and audio 520 520 520  
Infotainment Package 3,990 3,990 3,990  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 165  
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0    
Adaptive sport seats plus     3,025  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     650  
Technology Package       3,800
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0 0 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 0    
Premium Package Plus 0 0 0  
Power sport seats 0 0    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0  
Wood trim 0 0    
CD changer, in-dash 0 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0  
Infotainment Package 0 0 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0  
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0    
Adaptive sport seats plus     0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     0  
Technology Package       3,381
Options (change) 19,240 18,570 15,185 3,800
Options (change) 0 0 0 3,381
Destination 995 995 995 615
Total Price $71,635 $82,865 $89,680 $53,715

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura RL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,965
Model Year2015201520152006
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterRL
TrimBaseSGTSBase
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6290hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7445, 10445, 10260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/40-19235/35-20245/680-460
Total Price$71,635$82,865$89,680$53,715
Adjustments for Features-1,855-2,105-4,7050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,780$80,760$84,975$53,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,980$15,195$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Acura RL

Model Year2015201520152006
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterRL
TrimBaseSGTSBase
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850 
Power rear side windows   $200
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Sunshades, second row   $125
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Roll bar$200$200$200 
Tires, run-flat   $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents   $100
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)  $500 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0 
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000 
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Media drive$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0 
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Chronometer  $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Performance meter  $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats   $50
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Wood trim$300$300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$8,945$9,195$11,795$7,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,855$2,105$4,705$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-26-25-520

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Acura RL

Model Year20152006
ModelBoxsterRL
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase97.4 in110.2 in
Length172.2 in193.6 in
Width70.9 in72.2 in
Height50.5 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,889 lb.4,013 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 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
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
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested157564%
Total Not Requested90036%
Power sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested65050%
Total Not Requested65050%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50No
USB port25No
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
App support0No
Total Requested82565%
Total Not Requested44035%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
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 Requested107554%
Total Not Requested90046%
Power sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested65050%
Total Not Requested65050%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50No
USB port25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
App support0No
Total Requested82590%
Total Not Requested9010%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster GTS

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
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
Total Requested92563%
Total Not Requested55037%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
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
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested65038%
Total Not Requested105062%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Performance meter150No
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50No
USB port25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
App support0No
Total Requested107565%
Total Not Requested59035%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Tires, run-flat150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
245/680VR460 tires400No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested85061%
Total Not Requested55039%

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