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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: $42,855

Acura TL   
Difference: $19,085

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120142014
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterTLTL
TrimBaseSS Black EditionBaseSH-AWD
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,100 $58,600 $65,200 $36,030 $39,580
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055 3,055 3,055    
Navigation system 3,430        
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers 0        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710      
Heated front seats 525 525 525    
Xenon HID headlights 1,560 1,560      
Automatic climate control, front 650 650      
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 125    
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800 800 800    
Limited-slip rear differential 950 950 950    
Infotainment Package   3,640      
Advance Package       5,930 5,930
Adaptive Sports Seats 0 0 0    
Navigation system 0        
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers 0        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0      
Heated front seats 0 0 0    
Xenon HID headlights 0 0      
Automatic climate control, front 0 0      
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 0 0 0    
Limited-slip rear differential 0 0 0    
Infotainment Package   0      
Advance Package       5,488 5,488
Options (change) 12,890 13,100 6,050 5,930 5,930
Options (change) 0 0 0 5,488 5,488
Destination 950 950 950 895 895
Total Price $61,940 $72,650 $72,200 $42,855 $46,405

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Acura TL

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura TL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster S Black Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,283
Model Year20112011201120142014
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterTLTL
TrimBaseSS Black EditionBaseSH-AWD
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp H6310hp H6320hp H6280hp V6305hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7325, 11325, 11440, 10440, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$61,940$72,650$72,200$42,855$46,405
Adjustments for Features-840-1,090-1,6400-2,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,100$71,560$70,560$42,855$44,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,460$9,460$0$1,350

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Acura TL

Model Year20112011201120142014
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterTLTL
TrimBaseSS Black EditionBaseSH-AWD
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Wind blocker, small  $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Rearview camera   $200$200
Roll bar$200$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$15  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175  
Rear air vents   $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300  
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000  
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400  
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0  
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights  $50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150$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$75  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,805$6,055$6,605$4,965$7,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$840$1,090$1,640$0$2,200
Value of Feature Adjustments-13-14-220-2,062

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Acura TL

Model Year20112014
ModelBoxsterTL
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.1 in109.3 in
Length172.1 in194.0 in
Width70.9 in74.0 in
Height50.9 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,944 lb.3,727 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in58.2 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
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 seat50Yes
Power tilt 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
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 seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested80059%
Total Not Requested55041%
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%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S Black Edition

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
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 seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested80059%
Total Not Requested55041%

Option Package Details
Acura TL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
245/45VR18 tires400No
Total Requested146547%
Total Not Requested162553%

Option Package Details
Acura TL SH-AWD

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
245/40VR19 tires400No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested146547%
Total Not Requested162553%

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