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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: $39,445

Acura TL   
Difference: $32,315

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620092009
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterTLTL
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSBaseSH-AWD
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,100 $59,100 $63,900 $74,600 $34,955 $38,505
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,320 1,320 1,320 1,320    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790 1,790 1,790      
Infotainment Package 3,990   3,990 3,990    
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825 3,825 3,825 3,025    
Premium Package Plus 3,620   2,950 1,965    
Voice control for nav and audio 520 520 520 520    
Rearview camera 1,515 655 1,515 1,515    
Aluminum trim 760 760 760 895    
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 365 615 165    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710    
Interior ambient lighting   340        
Satellite radio   670        
Proximity key   790        
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       650    
Technology Package         3,730 3,730
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0 0 0 0    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 0 0      
Infotainment Package 0   0 0    
Adaptive sport seats plus 0 0 0 0    
Premium Package Plus 0   0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0    
Rearview camera 0 0 0 0    
Aluminum trim 0 0 0 0    
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0    
Interior ambient lighting   0        
Satellite radio   0        
Proximity key   0        
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       0    
Technology Package         3,420 3,420
Options (change) 18,665 11,745 17,995 14,755 3,730 3,730
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 3,420 3,420
Destination 995 995 995 995 760 760
Total Price $71,760 $71,840 $82,890 $90,350 $39,445 $42,995

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Acura TL

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura TL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,402
Model Year201620162016201620092009
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterTLTL
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSBaseSH-AWD
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp H6265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6280hp V6305hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7185, 7445, 10445, 10440, 10440, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20245/50-17245/45-18
Total Price$71,760$71,840$82,890$90,350$39,445$42,995
Adjustments for Features-4,615-4,265-5,115-7,3650-2,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,145$67,575$77,775$82,985$39,445$40,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$430$10,630$15,840$0$1,350

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Acura TL

Model Year201620162016201620092009
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterTLTL
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSBaseSH-AWD
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0 
AWD     $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows    $200$200
Remote window/roof operation    $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250  
Roll bar$200$200$200$200  
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents    $100$100
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers    $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500  
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500  
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0$0  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0  
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000$4000  
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400  
Sunroof    $900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0 $0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
HD radio$50 $50$50  
Off-road navigation system$0$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$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights    $25$25
Chronometer   $100  
Compass    $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights    $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25$25
Performance meter   $150  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300   
Leather door panel trim  $250 $250$250
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200  
Transmission 
Launch control   $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,805$8,455$9,305$11,555$4,190$6,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,615$4,265$5,115$7,365$0$2,200
Value of Feature Adjustments-64-59-61-810-2,025

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Acura TL

Model Year20162009
ModelBoxsterTL
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase97.4 in109.3 in
Length172.2 in195.3 in
Width70.9 in74.0 in
Height50.5 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,889 lb.3,709 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in58.1 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

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
App support0No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
Total Requested86568%
Total Not Requested40032%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
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
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested80044%
Total Not Requested100056%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
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
Total Requested157564%
Total Not Requested90036%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster Black Edition

Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
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
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested80044%
Total Not Requested100056%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
Total Requested86595%
Total Not Requested505%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
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
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested80044%
Total Not Requested100056%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested107554%
Total Not Requested90046%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster GTS

Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
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
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
Total Requested70041%
Total Not Requested100059%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Performance meter150No
App support0No
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
Total Requested111567%
Total Not Requested55033%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested107573%
Total Not Requested40027%

Option Package Details
Acura TL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested161574%
Total Not Requested57526%

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 camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested161574%
Total Not Requested57526%

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