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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: $34,005

Acura TSX   
Difference: $28,425

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142012
ModelBoxsterBoxsterTSX
TrimBaseSBase
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,400 $62,100 $30,010
Leather Package 500 500  
Infotainment Package 3,990 3,990  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710  
Interior ambient lighting 340 340  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615  
Voice control for nav and audio 520 520  
Premium Package 4,360    
Power sport seats   2,320  
Convenience Package   1,170  
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0  
Technology Package     3,100
Leather Package 0 0  
Infotainment Package 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0  
Interior ambient lighting 0 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0  
Premium Package 0    
Power sport seats   0  
Convenience Package   0  
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0  
Technology Package     2,869
Options (change) 11,035 10,165 3,100
Options (change) 0 0 2,869
Destination 995 995 895
Total Price $62,430 $73,260 $34,005

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Acura TSX

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura TSX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,077
Model Year201420142012
ModelBoxsterBoxsterTSX
TrimBaseSBase
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine265hp H6315hp H6201hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7445, 10415, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/40-19225/50-17
Total Price$62,430$73,260$34,005
Adjustments for Features-3,255-2,9050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,175$70,355$34,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,180$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Acura TSX

Model Year201420142012
ModelBoxsterBoxsterTSX
TrimBaseSBase
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Wind blocker, small$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rearview camera  $200
Roll bar$200$200 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents  $100
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Power convertible top$4000$4000 
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio$50$50 
Off-road navigation system$0$0 
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights$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$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$7,270$6,920$4,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,255$2,905$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-52-390

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Acura TSX

Model Year20142012
ModelBoxsterTSX
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase97.4 in106.4 in
Length172.2 in185.6 in
Width70.9 in72.4 in
Height50.5 in56.7 in
Curb Weight2,889 lb.3,471 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 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

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50No
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested86568%
Total Not Requested40032%
Premium 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 thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Wind blocker, small100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested172554%
Total Not Requested145046%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Power sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested55042%
Total Not Requested75058%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested52568%
Total Not Requested25032%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50No
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested86595%
Total Not Requested505%

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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