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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: $32,170

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620162012
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterTSX
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSSpyderBase
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,100 $59,100 $63,900 $74,600 $82,100 $30,010
Power sport seats 2,320 2,320 2,320      
Premium Package Plus 3,620     1,965    
Leather Package 500 500        
Infotainment Package 3,990   3,990 3,990    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710 710  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 365 615 165    
Rearview camera 1,515 655 1,515 1,515    
Voice control for nav and audio 520 520 520 520 520  
Satellite radio   670        
Interior ambient lighting   340     340  
Premium Package     1,170      
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0      
Adaptive sport seats plus       3,025    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       650 650  
Automatic climate control, front         760  
PCM         2,965  
Heated front seats         530  
Technology Package           3,100
Power sport seats 0 0 0      
Premium Package Plus 0     0    
Leather Package 0 0        
Infotainment Package 0   0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0    
Rearview camera 0 0 0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0 0  
Satellite radio   0        
Interior ambient lighting   0     0  
Premium Package     0      
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0      
Adaptive sport seats plus       0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       0 0  
Automatic climate control, front         0  
PCM         0  
Heated front seats         0  
Technology Package           2,869
Options (change) 13,790 6,080 10,840 12,540 6,475 3,100
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 2,869
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 895
Total Price $66,885 $66,175 $75,735 $88,135 $89,570 $34,005

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Acura TSX

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura TSX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,111
Model Year201620162016201620162012
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterTSX
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSSpyderBase
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine265hp H6265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6375hp H6201hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7185, 7445, 10445, 10185, 7415, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20235/35-20225/50-17
Total Price$66,885$66,175$75,735$88,135$89,570$34,005
Adjustments for Features-4,405-3,805-3,755-7,605-1,1300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,480$62,370$71,980$80,530$88,440$34,005
Cost Above Minimum$110$0$9,610$18,160$26,070$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Acura TSX

Model Year201620162016201620162012
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterTSX
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSSpyderBase
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0$0 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows     $200
Proximity key$250  $250  
Remote window/roof operation     $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 $200
Roll bar$200$200$200$200$200 
Temporary spare tire     $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder     $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents     $100
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500$500 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500$500 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0$0$0 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0$0 
Convertible top    $3000 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0$0 
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000$4000  
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400$400 
Sunroof     $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 $0$0  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125 $125
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25 
HD radio$50 $50$50  
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 $200
Surround sound  $250$250 $250
Traffic + travel information     $25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150 $150
Chronometer   $100$100 
Compass     $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights     $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse     $25
Performance meter   $150  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors     $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row     $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300     
Folding second row seats     $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 $200
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250$250 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0$0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200$200    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500  
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$9,895$9,295$9,245$13,095$6,620$5,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,405$3,805$3,755$7,605$1,130$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-66-57-49-86-130

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Acura TSX

Model Year20162012
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

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%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested132554%
Total Not Requested115046%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
App support0No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
Total Requested86568%
Total Not Requested40032%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster Black Edition

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%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested67553%
Total Not Requested60047%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
Total Requested86595%
Total Not Requested505%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster GTS

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Performance meter150No
App support0No
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
Total Requested111567%
Total Not Requested55033%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested82556%
Total Not Requested65044%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
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
Total Requested55032%
Total Not Requested115068%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster Spyder

PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested665100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Acura TSX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
ELS, 415W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Total Requested116576%
Total Not Requested37524%

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