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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: $16,420

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162012
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterRL
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSBase
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,100 $59,100 $63,900 $74,600 $48,200
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,320 1,320 1,320 1,320  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790 1,790 1,790    
Power sport seats 2,320 2,320 2,320    
Premium Package Plus 3,620   2,950 1,965  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,170 2,170 2,170 2,170  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710  
CD changer, in-dash 670 670 670 670  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,250   1,250    
Rearview camera 1,515 655 1,515 1,515  
Voice control for nav and audio 520 520 520 520  
Infotainment Package 3,990   3,990 3,990  
Wood trim 1,515   1,515    
Power-folding mirrors 320 320 320 320  
Interior ambient lighting   340      
Satellite radio   670      
Proximity key   790      
Audio controls on steering wheel   365   165  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   730   730  
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0    
Adaptive sport seats plus       3,025  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       650  
Advance Package         7,950
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0 0 0 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 0 0    
Power sport seats 0 0 0    
Premium Package Plus 0   0 0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0 0 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0  
CD changer, in-dash 0 0 0 0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 0   0    
Rearview camera 0 0 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0  
Infotainment Package 0   0 0  
Wood trim 0   0    
Power-folding mirrors 0 0 0 0  
Interior ambient lighting   0      
Satellite radio   0      
Proximity key   0      
Audio controls on steering wheel   0   0  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   0   0  
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0    
Adaptive sport seats plus       0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       0  
Advance Package         7,194
Options (change) 21,710 13,370 21,040 17,750 7,950
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 7,194
Destination 995 995 995 995 895
Total Price $74,805 $73,465 $85,935 $93,345 $57,045

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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: $15,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,241
Model Year20162016201620162012
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterRL
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSBase
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine265hp H6265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6300hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7185, 7445, 10445, 10260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20245/45-18
Total Price$74,805$73,465$85,935$93,345$57,045
Adjustments for Features-1,530-1,080-2,030-4,5800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,275$72,385$83,905$88,765$57,045
Cost Above Minimum$890$0$11,520$16,380$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Acura RL

Model Year20162016201620162012
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterRL
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSBase
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction    $0
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850 
Heated steering wheel$100 $100  
Power rear side windows    $200
Remote window/roof operation    $15
Sunshade, rear, power    $225
Sunshades, second row    $125
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Roll bar$200$200$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents    $100
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0$0 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0 
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000$4000 
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400 
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 $0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
HD radio$50 $50$50 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0 
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information    $25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Chronometer   $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights    $125
Headlight washers$50$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
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Leather door panel trim  $250 $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150 
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
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$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats    $50
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000 
Wood trim$300 $300 $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$8,795$8,345$9,295$11,845$7,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,530$1,080$2,030$4,580$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-20-15-24-490

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Acura RL

Model Year20162012
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

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 seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested80062%
Total Not Requested50038%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
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
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested202582%
Total Not Requested45018%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
App support0No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Total Requested85067%
Total Not Requested41533%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster Black Edition

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 seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested80062%
Total Not Requested50038%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

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 seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested80062%
Total Not Requested50038%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
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 Requested152577%
Total Not Requested45023%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Total Requested85093%
Total Not Requested657%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster GTS

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 seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested80047%
Total Not Requested90053%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
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
Total Requested107573%
Total Not Requested40027%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Performance meter150No
App support0No
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Total Requested110066%
Total Not Requested56534%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested2825100%
Total Not Requested00%

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