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Porsche Boxster vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Boxster vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $0

Porsche Boxster S   
Difference: $33,895

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620112011
ModelBoxsterBoxsterA3A3
TrimBaseS2.0T2.0 TDI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $0 $0 $27,270 $30,250
Navigation system 0 0 2,000 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475
Premium Plus Package     2,000 2,000
Convenience Package     1,275 1,275
Navigation system 0 0 1,860 1,860
Metallic paint (extra cost)     443 443
Premium Plus Package     1,860 1,860
Convenience Package     1,186 1,186
Options (change) 0 0 5,750 5,750
Options (change) 0 0 5,349 5,349
Destination 0 0 875 875
Total Price $0 $0 $33,895 $36,875

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,369
Model Year2006200620112011
ModelBoxsterBoxsterA3A3
TrimBaseS2.0T2.0 TDI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine240hp H6280hp H6200hp I4140hp I4 D
TransmissionM5M6M6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4230, 7195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$0$0$33,895$36,875
Adjustments for Features0-150-9,890-10,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$0$-150$24,005$25,935
Cost Above Minimum$150$0$0$1,930

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi A3

Model Year2006200620112011
ModelBoxsterBoxsterA3A3
TrimBaseS2.0T2.0 TDI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150$150 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control  $150$150
Power front side windows  $250$250
Power locks  $275$275
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Remote keyless entry  $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Antilock brakes (ABS)  $400$400
Brake assist  $50$50
Front side airbags  $350$350
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control  $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Traction control  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo net  $40$40
Console with shifter  $150$150
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Air conditioning  $900$900
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear defrost  $200$200
Rear wiper  $175$175
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, remote  $200$200
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass  $0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights  $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Power mirrors  $150$150
Tachometer  $75$75
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), front row  $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Floor mats  $75$75
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$0$150$9,890$10,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$9,890$10,940
Value of Feature Adjustments00-9,216-10,193

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi A3

Model Year20062011
ModelBoxsterA3
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Wheelbase95.1 in101.5 in
Length170.4 in168.7 in
Width70.9 in69.5 in
Height51.0 in56.0 in
Curb Weight2,856 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.9 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.954.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1580100%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1580100%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%

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