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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: $44,080

Acura TL SH-AWD   
Difference: $21,620

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132013
ModelBoxsterBoxsterTL
TrimBaseSSH-AWD
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,500 $60,900 $39,455
Leather Package 500 500  
Infotainment Package 3,860 3,860  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,320 1,320  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790 1,790  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615  
Interior ambient lighting 340 340  
Voice control for nav and audio 520 520  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 1,235 1,235  
Premium Package 4,360    
Convenience Package   1,170  
Power sport seats   2,320  
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0  
Technology Package     3,730
Leather Package 0 0  
Infotainment Package 0 0  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0  
Interior ambient lighting 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0 0  
Premium Package 0    
Convenience Package   0  
Power sport seats   0  
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0  
Technology Package     3,452
Options (change) 15,250 14,380 3,730
Options (change) 0 0 3,452
Destination 950 950 895
Total Price $65,700 $76,230 $44,080

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Acura TL

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura TL SH-AWD
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,411
Model Year201320132013
ModelBoxsterBoxsterTL
TrimBaseSSH-AWD
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine265hp H6315hp H6305hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7445, 10440, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/40-19245/45-18
Total Price$65,700$76,230$44,080
Adjustments for Features-1,140-7900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,560$75,440$44,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,880$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Acura TL

Model Year201320132013
ModelBoxsterBoxsterTL
TrimBaseSSH-AWD
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Wind blocker, small$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rearview camera  $200
Roll bar$200$200 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents  $100
Residual heat$50$50 
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 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Power convertible top$4000$4000 
Rear spoiler  $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Off-road navigation system$0$0 
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$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 headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Metal pedals$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200$200 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$7,980$7,630$6,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,140$790$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-16-100

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Acura TL

Model Year20132013
ModelBoxsterTL
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase97.4 in109.3 in
Length172.2 in194.0 in
Width70.9 in74.0 in
Height50.5 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,889 lb.3,727 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 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

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
Total Requested86571%
Total Not Requested35029%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Wind blocker, small100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Total Requested187559%
Total Not Requested130041%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Total Requested52568%
Total Not Requested25032%
Power sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested865100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Acura TL SH-AWD

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested91547%
Total Not Requested102553%

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