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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: $35,940

Acura TL   
Difference: $23,395

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122006
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterTL
TrimBaseSS Black EditionBase
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,100 $58,600 $65,200 $33,325
Power Seat Package 1,550 1,550 1,550  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710    
Heated front seats 525 525 525  
Navigation system 3,430     2,000
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers 0      
CD changer, in-dash 650 650 650  
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  
Infotainment Package   3,640    
Power Seat Package 0 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0    
Heated front seats 0 0 0  
Navigation system 0     1,821
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers 0      
CD changer, in-dash 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  
Infotainment Package   0    
Options (change) 10,285 10,495 3,445 2,000
Options (change) 0 0 0 1,821
Destination 950 950 950 615
Total Price $59,335 $70,045 $69,595 $35,940

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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: $21,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,913
Model Year2012201220122006
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterTL
TrimBaseSS Black EditionBase
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine255hp H6310hp H6320hp H6258hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7325, 11325, 11225, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19235/45-17
Total Price$59,335$70,045$69,595$35,940
Adjustments for Features-2,355-2,605-3,1550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,980$67,440$66,440$35,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,460$9,460$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Acura TL

Model Year2012201220122006
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterTL
TrimBaseSS Black EditionBase
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Wind blocker, small  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Roll bar$200$200$200 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Rear air vents   $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential   $500
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000 
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Cassette player   $50
Media drive$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0 
Surround sound $250$250$250
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
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Cornering lights  $50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$5,645$5,895$6,445$3,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,355$2,605$3,155$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-38-35-430

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Acura TL

Model Year20122006
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%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Total Requested105072%
Total Not Requested41528%

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 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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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