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Porsche Boxster vs. Audi A3 / S3 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Porsche Boxster vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $46,640 Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI | ||||
| Difference: $21,665 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Boxster | Boxster | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 |
| Trim | Base | S | A3 1.8 TFSI | A3 2.0 TFSI |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible |
| Base Price | $49,500 | $60,900 | $35,600 | $38,600 |
| Infotainment Package | 3,860 | 3,860 | ||
| Adaptive sport seats plus | 3,825 | 3,825 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 710 | 710 | 550 | 550 |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | 1,320 | 1,320 | ||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 1,790 | 1,790 | ||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 615 | 615 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 1,235 | 1,235 | ||
| Aluminum trim | 760 | 760 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | 320 | 320 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | 330 | 330 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 530 | 530 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | 520 | 520 | ||
| Premium Package | 2,040 | 1,440 | ||
| Bose 505W 10 speakers | 0 | |||
| Prestige Package | 5,900 | 5,900 | ||
| Premium Plus Package | 2,550 | 2,550 | ||
| Sport Package | 800 | 800 | ||
| Metal pedals | 195 | 195 | ||
| Cargo net | 150 | 150 | ||
| Infotainment Package | 0 | 0 | ||
| Adaptive sport seats plus | 0 | 0 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 0 | 0 | 511 | 511 |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | 0 | 0 | ||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 0 | 0 | ||
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 0 | 0 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 0 | 0 | ||
| Aluminum trim | 0 | 0 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | 0 | 0 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | 0 | 0 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 451 | 451 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | 0 | 0 | ||
| Premium Package | 0 | 0 | ||
| Bose 505W 10 speakers | 0 | |||
| Prestige Package | 5,488 | 5,488 | ||
| Premium Plus Package | 2,371 | 2,371 | ||
| Sport Package | 744 | 744 | ||
| Metal pedals | 181 | 181 | ||
| Cargo net | 139 | 139 | ||
| Options (change) | 17,855 | 17,255 | 10,145 | 10,145 |
| Options (change) | 451 | 451 | 9,434 | 9,434 |
| Destination | 950 | 950 | 895 | 895 |
| Total Price | $68,305 | $79,105 | $46,640 | $49,640 |
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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 S | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,735 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,048 | ||||
| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Boxster | Boxster | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 |
| Trim | Base | S | A3 1.8 TFSI | A3 2.0 TFSI |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible |
| Engine | 265hp H6 | 315hp H6 | 170hp I4 | 220hp I4 |
| Transmission | M6 | M6 | S6 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 185, 7 | 445, 10 | 625, 13 | 625, 13 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/45-18 | 235/40-19 | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $68,305 | $79,105 | $46,640 | $49,640 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -500 | -1,070 | -2,620 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $68,305 | $78,605 | $45,570 | $47,020 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $10,300 | $0 | $1,450 |
Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi A3 / S3
| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | Boxster | Boxster | A3 / S3 | A3 / S3 |
| Trim | Base | S | A3 1.8 TFSI | A3 2.0 TFSI |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | 2dr 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 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | ||
| Wind blocker, small | $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 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | ||
| Roll bar | $200 | $200 | ||
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | $25 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Second-row low console | $100 | $100 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | ||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | $15 | ||
| Drivetrain | ||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | $300 | ||
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | ||
| Mid-engine configuration | $0 | $0 | ||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | ||
| Exterior | ||||
| Black grille (optional) | $0 | $0 | ||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | ||
| Retractable rear spoiler | $400 | $400 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | ||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | ||
| 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 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | ||
| Off-road navigation system | $0 | $0 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | ||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | ||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | ||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | |||
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | ||
| No leather in second row | $-300 | $-300 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | ||
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $4,980 | $5,480 | $6,050 | $7,600 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $500 | $1,070 | $2,620 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -9 | -997 | -2,440 |
Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi A3 / S3
| Model Year | 2013 | 2015 |
| Model | Boxster | A3 / S3 |
| Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible |
| Wheelbase | 97.4 in | 102.2 in |
| Length | 172.2 in | 175.4 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 70.2 in |
| Height | 50.5 in | 55.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,889 lb. | 3,397 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.6 in | 37.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 51.7 in | 54.8 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.6 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 0.0 in | 36.3 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 45.7 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 0.0 in | 31.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 9.9 ft3 | 7.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 9.9 | 9.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster
| Infotainment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Off-road navigation system | 0 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 850 | 70% |
| Total Not Requested | 365 | 30% |
| Adaptive sport seats plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | No |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 22% |
| Total Not Requested | 1400 | 78% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Wind blocker, small | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Residual heat | 50 | No |
| Automatic air recirculation | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1750 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 1425 | 45% |
Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S
| Infotainment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Off-road navigation system | 0 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| USB port | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 98% |
| Total Not Requested | 15 | 2% |
| Adaptive sport seats plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | No |
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 22% |
| Total Not Requested | 1400 | 78% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Wind blocker, small | 100 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Dual-zone climate control | 125 | Yes |
| Residual heat | 50 | No |
| Automatic air recirculation | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 1425 | 53% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bang & Olufsen, 625W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| LED headlights | 500 | No |
| Black grille (optional) | 0 | No |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Body kit | 0 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 1750 | 48% |
| Total Not Requested | 1875 | 52% |
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| 225/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 440 | 40% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 60% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | No |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 40% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bang & Olufsen, 625W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| LED headlights | 500 | No |
| Black grille (optional) | 0 | No |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Body kit | 0 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 1750 | 48% |
| Total Not Requested | 1875 | 52% |
| Premium Plus Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| 225/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 440 | 40% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 60% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | No |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 40% |
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