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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: $36,940

Acura TL   
Difference: $24,060

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020082008
ModelBoxsterBoxsterTLTL
TrimBaseSBaseType-S
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,600 $58,000 $33,725 $38,225
Power Seat Package 1,550 1,550    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710    
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    
Audio controls on steering wheel 990 990    
Navigation system 3,110 3,110 2,500  
Heated front seats 510 510    
Satellite radio 750 750    
Bluetooth cell phone link 695 695    
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595    
Traffic information 0 0    
Power Seat Package 1,318 1,318    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 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    
Audio controls on steering wheel 842 842    
Navigation system 0 0 2,292  
Heated front seats 0 0    
Satellite radio 0 0    
Bluetooth cell phone link 0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0    
Traffic information 0 0    
Options (change) 12,450 12,450 2,500 0
Options (change) 3,768 3,768 2,292 0
Destination 950 950 715 715
Total Price $61,000 $71,400 $36,940 $38,940

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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: $22,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,403
Model Year2010201020082008
ModelBoxsterBoxsterTLTL
TrimBaseSBaseType-S
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp H6310hp H6258hp V6286hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4185, 7225, 8225, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18235/45-17235/45-17
Total Price$61,000$71,400$36,940$38,940
Adjustments for Features-1,590-1,5900-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,410$69,810$36,940$38,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,400$0$1,825

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Acura TL

Model Year2010201020082008
ModelBoxsterBoxsterTLTL
TrimBaseSBaseType-S
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$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera  $200$200
Roll bar$200$200  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
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  
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0  
Exterior 
Power convertible top$4000$4000  
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Cassette player  $50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Off-road navigation system$0$0  
Surround sound  $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
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 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Metal pedals$75$75 $75
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,530$5,530$3,940$4,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,590$1,590$0$175
Value of Feature Adjustments-123-1050-161

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Acura TL

Model Year20102008
ModelBoxsterTL
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.1 in107.9 in
Length172.1 in189.3 in
Width70.9 in72.2 in
Height50.9 in56.7 in
Curb Weight2,944 lb.3,484 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume9.9 ft312.5 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 seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested55065%
Total Not Requested30035%

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 seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested55065%
Total Not Requested30035%

Option Package Details
Acura TL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested72578%
Total Not Requested20022%

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