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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: $43,650

Acura TLX 3.5   
Difference: $19,695

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122017
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterTLX
TrimBaseSS Black Edition3.5
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,100 $58,600 $65,200 $35,450
Navigation system 3,430      
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers 0      
Power Seat Package 1,550 1,550 1,550  
Sport Chrono Package 960 960 960  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710    
Heated front seats 525 525 525  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 125  
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595  
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       7,250
Navigation system 0      
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers 0      
Power Seat Package 0 0 0  
Sport Chrono Package 0 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0    
Heated front seats 0 0 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 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       6,868
Options (change) 14,295 14,505 7,175 7,250
Options (change) 451 451 451 6,868
Destination 950 950 950 950
Total Price $63,345 $74,055 $73,325 $43,650

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Acura TLX

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura TLX 3.5
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,693
Model Year2012201220122017
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterTLX
TrimBaseSS Black Edition3.5
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine255hp H6310hp H6320hp H6290hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7325, 11325, 11490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19225/50-18
Total Price$63,345$74,055$73,325$43,650
Adjustments for Features0-250-250-3,570
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,345$73,805$73,075$40,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,460$9,730$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Acura TLX

Model Year2012201220122017
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterTLX
TrimBaseSS Black Edition3.5
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Power rear side windows   $200
Proximity key   $250
Remote start   $150
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Lane departure warning   $200
Lane keeping assist   $400
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Pedestrian detection   $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rearview camera   $200
Roll bar$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor   $50
Side curtain airbags   $350
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Wide-view rear camera   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents   $100
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
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
HD radio   $50
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0 
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125
Chronometer$100$100$100 
Compass   $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
LED headlights   $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Folding second row seats   $300
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
Upgraded floor mats   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical   $100
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Rear wheel steering   $1500
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$7,170$7,420$7,420$10,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$250$3,570
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5-5-3,393

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20122017
ModelBoxsterTLX
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.1 in109.3 in
Length172.1 in190.3 in
Width70.9 in73.0 in
Height50.9 in57.0 in
Curb Weight2,944 lb.3,484 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 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
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

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, large15Yes
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested111576%
Total Not Requested35024%
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
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

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 seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested70082%
Total Not Requested15018%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX 3.5

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote start150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Lane keeping assist system400No
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
Lane departure warning system200No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested279047%
Total Not Requested320053%

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