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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: $55,345

Acura RLX   
Difference: $6,425

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092014
ModelBoxsterBoxsterRLX
TrimBaseSBase
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,600 $56,700 $48,450
Power Seat Package 1,550 1,550  
iPod integration 440 440  
Navigation system 3,110 3,110  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690 690  
Xenon HID headlights 1,560 1,560  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710  
Automatic climate control, front 550 550  
Floor mats 90 90  
Audio controls on steering wheel 990 990  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Satellite radio 750 750  
Bluetooth cell phone link 695 695  
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990 1,990  
Technology Package     6,000
ELS 588W 14 speakers     0
Power Seat Package 1,318 1,318  
iPod integration 0 0  
Navigation system 0 0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587 587  
Xenon HID headlights 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0  
Automatic climate control, front 468 468  
Floor mats 0 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 842 842  
Heated front seats 0 0  
Satellite radio 0 0  
Bluetooth cell phone link 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,692 1,692  
Technology Package     5,430
ELS 588W 14 speakers     0
Options (change) 14,220 14,220 6,000
Options (change) 4,907 4,907 5,430
Destination 950 950 895
Total Price $61,770 $71,870 $55,345

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Acura RLX

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura RLX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,715
Model Year200920092014
ModelBoxsterBoxsterRLX
TrimBaseSBase
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine255hp H6310hp H6310hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4185, 7588, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18245/40-19
Total Price$61,770$71,870$55,345
Adjustments for Features00-2,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,770$71,870$53,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,100$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Acura RLX

Model Year200920092014
ModelBoxsterBoxsterRLX
TrimBaseSBase
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Power rear side windows  $200
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane departure warning  $200
Rearview camera  $200
Roll bar$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Laminated rear side windows  $100
Power convertible top$4000$4000 
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
HD radio  $50
iPod integration$100$100 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Off-road navigation system$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Automatic headlights  $125
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50 
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Metal pedals$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100
Rear wheel steering  $1500
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,545$6,545$8,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,270
Value of Feature Adjustments00-2,077

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20092014
ModelBoxsterRLX
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.1 in112.2 in
Length172.1 in196.1 in
Width70.9 in74.4 in
Height50.9 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,944 lb.3,934 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in59.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 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

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 seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Acura RLX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Laminated front side windows200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Woodgrain trim (optional)0No
245/40WR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200No
Laminated rear side windows100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested167563%
Total Not Requested97537%

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