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Porsche Boxster vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Boxster vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,500

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $18,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,319

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $13,268

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072018
ModelBoxsterA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimSA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $55,500 $38,350
Base Invoice $48,415 $35,666
Power Seat Package 1,550  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690  
Sport Chrono Package 920  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990  
Automatic climate control, front 550  
Heated front seats 480  
Xenon HID headlights 1,090  
Floor mats 115  
Front sport buckets 760  
Obstacle detection, rear 530  
Sport Package   650
Premium Plus Package   3,250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
AWD   2,700
Power Seat Package 1,318  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587  
Sport Chrono Package 782  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,692  
Automatic climate control, front 468  
Heated front seats 408  
Xenon HID headlights 927  
Floor mats 98  
Front sport buckets 646  
Obstacle detection, rear 451  
Sport Package   606
Premium Plus Package   3,024
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
AWD   2,512
Options (change) 8,675 7,175
Options (change) 7,377 6,678
Destination 795 975
Total Price $64,970 $46,500
Total Invoice $56,587 $43,319

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,735
Model Year20072018
ModelBoxsterA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimSA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine295hp H6220hp I4
TransmissionM6S6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)230, 7140, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$64,970$46,500
Adjustments for Features0-4,795
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,970$41,705
Total Invoice$56,587$43,319
Adjustments for Features0-4,467
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,587$38,852

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20072018
ModelBoxsterA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimSA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed automated manual $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar$200 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights $125
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Folding second row seats $300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,355$7,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,795
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,467

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20072018
ModelBoxsterA3 / S3 / RS3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase95.1 in102.2 in
Length170.4 in175.4 in
Width70.9 in70.2 in
Height51.0 in55.5 in
Curb Weight2,965 lb.3,824 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in45.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in31.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.9 ft37.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.99.9 ft3

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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 seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
6-speed automated manual0No
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
220 hp@4500
258 lb-ft@1600
1000No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/40HR18 tires400No
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Android Auto support100No
Proximity key250No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested40021%
Total Not Requested155079%

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