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Porsche Boxster vs. Acura RLX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Boxster vs. Acura RLX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $55,400

Acura RLX P-AWS   
Difference: $17,085

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620172017
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterRLXRLX
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWD
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,100 $59,100 $63,900 $74,600 $54,450 $59,950
Infotainment Package 3,990   3,990 3,990    
Power sport seats 2,320 2,320 2,320      
Premium Package Plus 3,620   2,950 1,965    
Leather Package 500 500        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,170 2,170 2,170 2,170    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710    
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,320 1,320 1,320 1,320    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790 1,790 1,790      
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 365 615 165    
Voice control for nav and audio 520 520 520 520    
Rearview camera 1,515 655 1,515 1,515    
Power-folding mirrors 320 320 320 320    
HD radio   1,040        
App support   210        
Interior ambient lighting   340        
Proximity key   790        
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0      
Adaptive sport seats plus       3,025    
Infotainment Package 0   0 0    
Power sport seats 0 0 0      
Premium Package Plus 0   0 0    
Leather Package 0 0        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0 0 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0    
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0 0 0 0    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 0 0      
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0    
Rearview camera 0 0 0 0    
Power-folding mirrors 0 0 0 0    
HD radio   0        
App support   0        
Interior ambient lighting   0        
Proximity key   0        
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0      
Adaptive sport seats plus       0    
Options (change) 19,390 13,050 18,220 15,700 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 995 995 995 995 950 950
Total Price $72,485 $73,145 $83,115 $91,295 $55,400 $60,900

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Acura RLX

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura RLX P-AWS
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,520
Model Year201620162016201620172017
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterRLXRLX
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWD
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp H6265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6310hp V6310hp V6 H
TransmissionM6M6M6M6T6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7185, 7445, 10445, 10588, 14588, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$72,485$73,145$83,115$91,295$55,400$60,900
Adjustments for Features-530-230-580-3,2050-1,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,955$72,915$82,535$88,090$55,400$59,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$960$10,580$16,135$0$4,025

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Acura RLX

Model Year201620162016201620172017
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterRLXRLX
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWD
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100 
7-speed automated manual     $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0 
AWD     $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction    $0$0
Eco accelerator     $100
Power rear side windows    $200$200
Remote app    $25$25
Remote window/roof operation    $15$15
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200$200
Blind spot warning system    $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100$100
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure warning    $200$200
Lane keeping assist    $400$400
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250  
Pedestrian detection    $50$50
Roll bar$200$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor    $50$50
Wide-view rear camera    $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250$250
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500  
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300$300  
Torque-vectoring, dual-electric-motor-based, rear     $500
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  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25   
Laminated front side windows    $200$200
Laminated rear side windows    $100$100
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0  
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000$4000  
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400  
Sunroof    $900$900
Infotainment 
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200
Traffic + travel information    $25$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
Head-up display (HUD)     $350
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50  
LED headlights    $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25$25
Performance meter   $150  
Spotter mirror(s)    $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300   
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 $250$250
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300  
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  
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200$200    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500  
Adaptive dampers - mechanical    $100$100
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200  
Rear wheel steering    $1500 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,220$7,920$8,270$10,895$7,690$9,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$530$230$580$3,205$0$1,475
Value of Feature Adjustments-7-3-7-350-1,370

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20162017
ModelBoxsterRLX
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase97.4 in112.2 in
Length172.2 in196.1 in
Width70.9 in74.4 in
Height50.5 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,889 lb.3,970 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in59.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.8 in
Cargo Volume9.9 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
App support0Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
Total Requested91572%
Total Not Requested35028%
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 seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested177572%
Total Not Requested70028%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%

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 seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
Total Requested915100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested127565%
Total Not Requested70035%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster GTS

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Performance meter150No
App support0Yes
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
Total Requested116570%
Total Not Requested50030%
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
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 seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested127586%
Total Not Requested20014%

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