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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: $34,630

Acura TSX   
Difference: $24,055

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122014
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterTSX
TrimBaseSS Black EditionBase
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,100 $58,600 $65,200 $30,635
Power Seat Package 1,550 1,550 1,550  
Navigation system 3,430      
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710    
Automatic climate control, front 650 650    
Xenon HID headlights 1,560 1,560    
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 125  
Heated front seats 525 525 525  
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595  
Infotainment Package   3,640    
Technology Package       3,100
Power Seat Package 0 0 0  
Navigation system 0      
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0    
Automatic climate control, front 0 0    
Xenon HID headlights 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  
Infotainment Package   0    
Technology Package       2,869
Options (change) 9,635 9,845 2,795 3,100
Options (change) 0 0 0 2,869
Destination 950 950 950 895
Total Price $58,685 $69,395 $68,945 $34,630

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Acura TSX

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura TSX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster S Black Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,675
Model Year2012201220122014
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterTSX
TrimBaseSS Black EditionBase
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine255hp H6310hp H6320hp H6201hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7325, 11325, 11415, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19225/50-17
Total Price$58,685$69,395$68,945$34,630
Adjustments for Features-1,105-1,355-1,9050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,580$68,040$67,040$34,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,460$9,460$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Acura TSX

Model Year2012201220122014
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterTSX
TrimBaseSS Black EditionBase
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Wind blocker, small  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Rearview camera   $200
Roll bar$200$200$200 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Temporary spare tire   $150
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 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Rear air vents   $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
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 
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0 
Surround sound $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights   $125
Compass   $0
Cornering lights  $50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Folding second row seats   $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,345$5,595$6,145$4,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,105$1,355$1,905$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-18-19-260

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Acura TSX

Model Year20122014
ModelBoxsterTSX
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.1 in106.4 in
Length172.1 in185.6 in
Width70.9 in72.4 in
Height50.9 in56.7 in
Curb Weight2,944 lb.3,471 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 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%
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%

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

Option Package Details
Acura TSX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
ELS, 415W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested96563%
Total Not Requested57537%

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