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Porsche Boxster vs. Acura TL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Boxster vs. Acura TL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,915

Acura TL   
Difference: $26,375

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920102010
ModelBoxsterBoxsterTLTL
TrimBaseSBaseSH-AWD
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,600 $56,700 $35,105 $38,655
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055 3,055    
iPod integration 440 440    
Navigation system 3,110 3,110    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710    
Audio controls on steering wheel 990 990    
Heated front seats 500 500    
Satellite radio 750 750    
Bluetooth cell phone link 695 695    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690 690    
CD changer, in-dash 650 650    
Xenon HID headlights 1,560 1,560    
Automatic climate control, front 550 550    
Floor mats 90 90    
Limited-slip rear differential 950 950    
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597 2,597    
iPod integration 0 0    
Navigation system 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0    
Audio controls on steering wheel 842 842    
Heated front seats 0 0    
Satellite radio 0 0    
Bluetooth cell phone link 0 0    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587 587    
CD changer, in-dash 553 553    
Xenon HID headlights 0 0    
Automatic climate control, front 468 468    
Floor mats 0 0    
Limited-slip rear differential 0 0    
Options (change) 14,740 14,740 0 0
Options (change) 5,047 5,047 0 0
Destination 950 950 810 810
Total Price $62,290 $72,390 $35,915 $39,465

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Acura TL

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura TL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,804
Model Year2009200920102010
ModelBoxsterBoxsterTLTL
TrimBaseSBaseSH-AWD
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp H6310hp H6280hp V6305hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4185, 7276, 8276, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18245/50-17245/45-18
Total Price$62,290$72,390$35,915$39,465
Adjustments for Features-3,305-3,3050-2,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,985$69,085$35,915$37,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,100$0$1,350

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Acura TL

Model Year2009200920102010
ModelBoxsterBoxsterTLTL
TrimBaseSBaseSH-AWD
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Roll bar$200$200  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0  
Exterior 
Power convertible top$4000$4000  
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0  
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive$15$15  
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation system$600$600  
Off-road navigation system$0$0  
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Compass  $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Metal pedals$75$75  
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,745$6,745$3,440$5,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,305$3,305$0$2,200
Value of Feature Adjustments-318-2740-2,048

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Acura TL

Model Year20092010
ModelBoxsterTL
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.1 in109.3 in
Length172.1 in195.3 in
Width70.9 in74.0 in
Height50.9 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,944 lb.3,709 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume9.9 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested80059%
Total Not Requested55041%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested80059%
Total Not Requested55041%

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