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Porsche Boxster vs. Acura TSX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Boxster vs. Acura TSX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,905

Acura TSX   
Difference: $22,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,151

Acura TSX   
Difference: $17,181

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012
ModelBoxsterBoxsterTSX
TrimBaseSBase
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,800 $55,700 $30,010
Base Invoice $39,923 $43,512 $28,256
Power Seat Package 1,550 1,550  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690  
Heated front seats 480 480  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690 690  
Automatic climate control, front 550 550  
Xenon HID headlights 1,090 1,090  
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,360 1,360  
Floor mats 115 115  
Power Seat Package 1,318 1,318  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 587 587  
Heated front seats 408 408  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587 587  
Automatic climate control, front 468 468  
Xenon HID headlights 927 927  
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,156 1,156  
Floor mats 98 98  
Options (change) 6,525 6,525 0
Options (change) 5,549 5,549 0
Destination 860 860 895
Total Price $53,185 $63,085 $30,905
Total Invoice $46,332 $49,921 $29,151

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Acura TSX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TSX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,153
Model Year200820082012
ModelBoxsterBoxsterTSX
TrimBaseSBase
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine245hp H6295hp H6201hp I4
TransmissionM5M6T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4230, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18225/50-17
Total Price$53,185$63,085$30,905
Adjustments for Features-1,180-1,3300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,005$61,755$30,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,750$0
Total Invoice$46,332$49,921$29,151
Adjustments for Features-1,028-1,0520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,304$48,869$29,151
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,565$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Acura TSX

Model Year200820082012
ModelBoxsterBoxsterTSX
TrimBaseSBase
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Roll bar$200$200 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0 
Exterior 
Power convertible top$4000$4000 
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Metal pedals$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,420$5,570$4,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,180$1,330$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,028-1,0520

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Acura TSX

Model Year20082012
ModelBoxsterTSX
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.1 in106.4 in
Length170.4 in185.6 in
Width70.9 in72.4 in
Height51.0 in56.7 in
Curb Weight2,856 lb.3,471 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.2 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume9.9 ft314.0 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 seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested55065%
Total Not Requested30035%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

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 seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested55065%
Total Not Requested30035%

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