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

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Porsche Boxster vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,645

Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $14,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,377

Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $9,615

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelBoxsterA3 / S3
TrimBaseA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $45,800 $39,600
Base Invoice $39,923 $36,828
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690  
Sport Chrono Package 920  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 575
Obstacle detection, rear 530  
Automatic climate control, front 550  
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,360  
Xenon HID headlights 1,090  
Floor mats 115  
Heated front seats 480  
Front sport buckets 800  
Navigation system 3,110  
5-speed shiftable automatic 3,210  
Sport Package   800
Premium Plus Package   2,700
Technology Package   2,700
Cargo net   150
Metal pedals   195
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587  
Sport Chrono Package 782  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,692  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 587 536
Obstacle detection, rear 451  
Automatic climate control, front 468  
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,156  
Xenon HID headlights 927  
Floor mats 98  
Heated front seats 408  
Front sport buckets 680  
Navigation system 2,644  
5-speed shiftable automatic 2,729  
Sport Package   744
Premium Plus Package   2,512
Technology Package   2,512
Cargo net   139
Metal pedals   181
Options (change) 15,535 7,120
Options (change) 13,209 6,624
Destination 860 925
Total Price $62,195 $47,645
Total Invoice $53,992 $44,377

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,443
Model Year20082016
ModelBoxsterA3 / S3
TrimBaseA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine245hp H6220hp I4
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4140, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17225/40-18
Total Price$62,195$47,645
Adjustments for Features0-4,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,195$43,535
Total Invoice$53,992$44,377
Adjustments for Features0-3,828
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,992$40,549

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20082016
ModelBoxsterA3 / S3
TrimBaseA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
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
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar$200 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
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 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50
No leather in second row$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,315$7,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,110
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,828

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20082016
ModelBoxsterA3 / S3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase95.1 in102.2 in
Length170.4 in175.4 in
Width70.9 in70.2 in
Height51.0 in55.5 in
Curb Weight2,987 lb.3,683 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

Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested30040%
Total Not Requested45060%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
iPod integration100No
Total Requested35032%
Total Not Requested75068%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested60045%
Total Not Requested72555%

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