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Porsche Boxster vs. Acura TLX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Boxster vs. Acura TLX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,650

Acura TLX 3.5   
Difference: $19,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,534

Acura TLX 3.5   
Difference: $13,645

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082017
ModelBoxsterTLX
TrimBase3.5
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,800 $35,450
Base Invoice $39,923 $33,664
Power Seat Package 1,550  
Sport Chrono Package 920  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690  
Xenon HID headlights 1,090  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690  
Heated front seats 480  
Automatic climate control, front 550  
Floor mats 115  
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,360  
Navigation system 3,110  
5-speed shiftable automatic 3,210  
AWD   2,200
Technology Package   4,050
Power Seat Package 1,318  
Sport Chrono Package 782  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,692  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587  
Xenon HID headlights 927  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 587  
Heated front seats 408  
Automatic climate control, front 468  
Floor mats 98  
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,156  
Navigation system 2,644  
5-speed shiftable automatic 2,729  
AWD   2,084
Technology Package   3,836
Options (change) 15,755 6,250
Options (change) 13,396 5,920
Destination 860 950
Total Price $62,415 $42,650
Total Invoice $54,179 $40,534

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Acura TLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TLX 3.5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,221
Model Year20082017
ModelBoxsterTLX
TrimBase3.5
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine245hp H6290hp V6
TransmissionT5T9
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17225/50-18
Total Price$62,415$42,650
Adjustments for Features0-2,710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,415$39,940
Total Invoice$54,179$40,534
Adjustments for Features0-2,576
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,179$37,958

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20082017
ModelBoxsterTLX
TrimBase3.5
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Power convertible top$4000 
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights $125
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Metal pedals$75 
No leather in second row$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Upgraded floor mats $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,870$10,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,710
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,576

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20082017
ModelBoxsterTLX
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.1 in109.3 in
Length170.4 in190.3 in
Width70.9 in73.0 in
Height51.0 in57.0 in
Curb Weight2,987 lb.3,748 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume9.9 ft313.2 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 seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested70082%
Total Not Requested15018%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX 3.5

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Lane departure warning system200No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Lane keeping assist system400No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested160043%
Total Not Requested209057%

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