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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: $22,395

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220082008
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterTLTL
TrimBaseSS Black EditionBaseType-S
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,100 $58,600 $65,200 $33,725 $38,225
Navigation system 3,430     2,500  
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers 0        
Power Seat Package 1,550 1,550 1,550    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710      
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    
Heated front seats 525 525 525    
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595    
Infotainment Package   3,640      
Navigation system 0     2,292  
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers 0        
Power Seat Package 0 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 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    
Heated front seats 0 0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0    
Infotainment Package   0      
Options (change) 10,285 10,495 3,445 2,500 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 2,292 0
Destination 950 950 950 715 715
Total Price $59,335 $70,045 $69,595 $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 S Black Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,077
Model Year20122012201220082008
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterTLTL
TrimBaseSS Black EditionBaseType-S
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp H6310hp H6320hp H6258hp V6286hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7325, 11325, 11225, 8225, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19235/45-17235/45-17
Total Price$59,335$70,045$69,595$36,940$38,940
Adjustments for Features-1,330-1,580-2,1300-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,005$68,465$67,465$36,940$38,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,460$9,460$0$1,825

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Acura TL

Model Year20122012201220082008
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterTLTL
TrimBaseSS Black EditionBaseType-S
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction    $0
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Wind blocker, small  $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera   $200$200
Roll bar$200$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$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  
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000  
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400  
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
Cassette player   $50$50
Media drive$15$15$15  
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0  
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
USB port$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
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 
Aluminum trim   $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Metal pedals$75$75$75 $75
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$5,320$5,570$6,120$3,990$4,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,330$1,580$2,130$0$175
Value of Feature Adjustments-21-21-290-161

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Acura TL

Model Year20122008
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

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Total Requested107573%
Total Not Requested39027%
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 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
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested72578%
Total Not Requested20022%

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