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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: $43,750

Acura TLX V6 A-Spec   
Difference: $21,350

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120182018
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterTLXTLX
TrimBaseSS Black EditionV6V6 A-Spec
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,100 $58,600 $65,200 $36,200 $42,800
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055 3,055 3,055    
Sport Chrono Package 960 960 960    
Navigation system 3,430        
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers 0        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710      
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 125    
Heated front seats 525 525 525    
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595    
Heated steering wheel 250 250 250    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800 800 800    
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530 530    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 2,090 2,090 2,090    
Convenience Package 2,490 2,490      
Infotainment Package   3,640      
Advance Package       7,550  
Adaptive Sports Seats 0 0 0    
Sport Chrono Package 0 0 0    
Navigation system 0        
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers 0        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 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    
Heated steering wheel 0 0 0    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 0 0 0    
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451 451    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 0 0    
Convenience Package 0 0      
Infotainment Package   0      
Advance Package       7,152  
Options (change) 16,050 16,260 8,930 7,550 0
Options (change) 451 451 451 7,152 0
Destination 950 950 950 950 950
Total Price $65,100 $75,810 $75,080 $44,700 $43,750

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Acura TLX

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura TLX V6
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,571
Model Year20112011201120182018
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterTLXTLX
TrimBaseSS Black EditionV6V6 A-Spec
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp H6310hp H6320hp H6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6T9T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7325, 11325, 11490, 10490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19225/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$65,100$75,810$75,080$44,700$43,750
Adjustments for Features0-250-250-4,745-3,745
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,100$75,560$74,830$39,955$40,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,460$9,730$0$50

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20112011201120182018
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterTLXTLX
TrimBaseSS Black EditionV6V6 A-Spec
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400$1400
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850
Cruise control$150$150$150  
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote start   $150$150
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras   $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Lane keeping assist   $400$400
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Pedestrian detection   $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0
Rearview camera    $200
Roll bar$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Wide-view rear camera   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Electrically heated windshield   $250 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rear air vents   $100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15  
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0
Body kit    $0
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000  
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400  
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100
App support   $0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
HD radio   $50$50
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25  
Wireless charging station   $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Automatic headlights   $125$125
Chronometer$100$100$100  
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50 
Spotter mirror(s)    $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Heated second row seats   $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Metal pedals$75$75$75  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Upgraded floor mats   $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500  
Adaptive dampers - mechanical   $100$100
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Rear wheel steering   $1500$1500
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Wheels, dark finish    $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,820$8,070$8,070$12,565$11,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$250$4,745$3,745
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5-5-4,509-3,559

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20112018
ModelBoxsterTLX
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.1 in109.3 in
Length172.1 in191.7 in
Width70.9 in73.0 in
Height50.9 in57.0 in
Curb Weight2,944 lb.3,506 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 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 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested80059%
Total Not Requested55041%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested80059%
Total Not Requested55041%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested111576%
Total Not Requested35024%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S Black Edition

Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested80059%
Total Not Requested55041%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Electrically heated windshield250No
Around view cameras300No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested309058%
Total Not Requested222542%

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