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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: $44,645

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $17,865

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920162016
ModelBoxsterBoxsterA3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimBaseSA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $46,600 $56,700 $36,600 $39,600
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690 690    
Sport Chrono Package 960 960    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990 1,990    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 575 575
Automatic climate control, front 550 550    
Audio controls on steering wheel 990 990    
Navigation system 3,110 3,110    
Xenon HID headlights 1,560 1,560    
Floor mats 90 90    
Satellite radio 750 750    
Bluetooth cell phone link 695 695    
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530    
iPod integration 440 440    
Heated front seats 500 500    
Front sport buckets 800 800    
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595    
Sport Package     800 800
Premium Plus Package     2,700 2,700
Technology Package     2,700 2,700
Cargo net     150 150
Metal pedals     195 195
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587 587    
Sport Chrono Package 0 0    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,692 1,692    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 536 536
Automatic climate control, front 468 468    
Audio controls on steering wheel 842 842    
Navigation system 0 0    
Xenon HID headlights 0 0    
Floor mats 0 0    
Satellite radio 0 0    
Bluetooth cell phone link 0 0    
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451    
iPod integration 0 0    
Heated front seats 0 0    
Front sport buckets 0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0    
Sport Package     744 744
Premium Plus Package     2,512 2,512
Technology Package     2,512 2,512
Cargo net     139 139
Metal pedals     181 181
Options (change) 14,960 14,960 7,120 7,120
Options (change) 4,040 4,040 6,624 6,624
Destination 950 950 925 925
Total Price $62,510 $72,610 $44,645 $47,645

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,226
Model Year2009200920162016
ModelBoxsterBoxsterA3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimBaseSA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine255hp H6310hp H6170hp I4220hp I4
TransmissionM6M6S6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4185, 7140, 9140, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$62,510$72,610$44,645$47,645
Adjustments for Features00-2,545-4,095
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,510$72,610$42,100$43,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,100$0$1,450

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year2009200920162016
ModelBoxsterBoxsterA3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimBaseSA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed automated manual  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Proximity key  $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Rearview camera  $200$200
Roll bar$200$200  
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Temporary spare tire  $150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents  $100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0  
Exterior 
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD player$125$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive$15$15  
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Off-road navigation system$0$0  
SD Card slot  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Chronometer$100$100  
Compass  $0$0
Fog lights$125$125  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,630$2,630$5,175$6,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,545$4,095
Value of Feature Adjustments00-2,371-3,814

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20092016
ModelBoxsterA3 / S3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase95.1 in102.2 in
Length172.1 in175.4 in
Width70.9 in70.2 in
Height50.9 in55.5 in
Curb Weight2,944 lb.3,397 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 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
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 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 integration100Yes
Total Requested45041%
Total Not Requested65059%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Total Requested70053%
Total Not Requested62547%

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 integration100Yes
Total Requested45041%
Total Not Requested65059%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Total Requested70053%
Total Not Requested62547%

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