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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: $37,020

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $20,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,487

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $15,782

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820092009
ModelBoxsterBoxsterA3A3
TrimBaseS2.0T3.2
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $45,800 $55,700 $26,920 $35,875
Base Invoice $39,923 $43,512 $25,035 $33,364
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690 690    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 475 475
Floor mats 115 115    
Automatic climate control, front 550 550    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990 1,990 1,150 1,150
Navigation system 3,110 3,110 1,950 1,950
Heated front seats 480 480    
Front sport buckets 800 800    
Audio controls on steering wheel 990 990    
Xenon HID headlights 1,090 1,090    
CD changer, remote 650 650    
S Line Package     2,000  
Cold Weather Package     500 500
Convenience Package     1,800  
Sport Package     1,400 1,400
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587 587    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 587 587 441 441
Floor mats 98 98    
Automatic climate control, front 468 468    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,692 1,692 1,069 1,069
Navigation system 2,644 2,644 1,813 1,813
Heated front seats 408 408    
Front sport buckets 680 680    
Audio controls on steering wheel 842 842    
Xenon HID headlights 927 927    
CD changer, remote 553 553    
S Line Package     1,860  
Cold Weather Package     466 466
Convenience Package     1,675  
Sport Package     1,303 1,303
Options (change) 11,155 11,155 9,275 5,475
Options (change) 9,486 9,486 8,627 5,092
Destination 860 860 825 825
Total Price $57,815 $67,715 $37,020 $42,175
Total Invoice $50,269 $53,858 $34,487 $39,281

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,878
Model Year2008200820092009
ModelBoxsterBoxsterA3A3
TrimBaseS2.0T3.2
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine245hp H6295hp H6200hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionM5M6M6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4230, 7195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$57,815$67,715$37,020$42,175
Adjustments for Features-2,190-2,3400-2,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,625$65,375$37,020$39,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,750$0$2,505
Total Invoice$50,269$53,858$34,487$39,281
Adjustments for Features-1,904-1,8610-2,468
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,365$51,997$34,487$36,813
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,632$0$2,326

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi A3

Model Year2008200820092009
ModelBoxsterBoxsterA3A3
TrimBaseS2.0T3.2
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 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Roll bar$200$200  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear wiper  $175$175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Power convertible top$4000$4000  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
CD player$125$125  
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
SD Card slot  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass  $0$0
Headlight washers$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Metal pedals$75$75  
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
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, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,465$5,615$3,275$5,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,190$2,340$0$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,904-1,8610-2,468

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi A3

Model Year20082009
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, remote200Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80097%
Total Not Requested253%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Fog lights125Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested63050%
Total Not Requested62550%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Compass0No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75061%
Total Not Requested47539%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10013%
Total Not Requested65087%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80097%
Total Not Requested253%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10013%
Total Not Requested65087%

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