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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: $5,710

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122014
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterRLX
TrimBaseSS Black EditionBase
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,100 $58,600 $65,200 $48,450
Power Seat Package 1,550 1,550 1,550  
Navigation system 3,430      
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710    
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 125  
Heated front seats 525 525 525  
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 2,090 2,090 2,090  
Convenience Package 2,490 2,490    
Infotainment Package   3,640    
Technology Package       6,000
ELS 588W 14 speakers       0
Power Seat Package 0 0 0  
Navigation system 0      
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0    
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0  
Heated front seats 0 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 0 0  
Convenience Package 0 0    
Infotainment Package   0    
Technology Package       5,430
ELS 588W 14 speakers       0
Options (change) 12,005 12,215 4,885 6,000
Options (change) 0 0 0 5,430
Destination 950 950 950 895
Total Price $61,055 $71,765 $71,035 $55,345

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Acura RLX

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura RLX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,762
Model Year2012201220122014
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterRLX
TrimBaseSS Black EditionBase
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine255hp H6310hp H6320hp H6310hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7325, 11325, 11588, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19245/40-19
Total Price$61,055$71,765$71,035$55,345
Adjustments for Features0-250-250-2,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,055$71,515$70,785$53,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,460$9,730$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Acura RLX

Model Year2012201220122014
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterRLX
TrimBaseSS Black EditionBase
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$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$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100 
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$200 
Rollover sensor   $50
Side curtain airbags   $350
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Laminated front side windows   $200
Laminated rear side windows   $100
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000 
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
HD radio   $50
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Automatic headlights   $125
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
LED headlights   $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Spotter mirror(s)   $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical   $100
Rear wheel steering   $1500
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$6,620$6,870$6,870$8,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$250$2,120
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3-3-1,940

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20122014
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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%

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%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested111576%
Total Not Requested35024%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S Black Edition

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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