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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: $33,890

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $29,915

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520082008
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterA3A3
TrimBaseSGTS2.0T3.2 S line
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $51,400 $63,300 $73,500 $25,930 $34,915
Premium Package 1,780 1,170 965    
Power sport seats 2,320        
Infotainment Package 3,990 3,990 3,990    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 1,235 1,235 0    
Aluminum trim 760 760 895    
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 165    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 450 450
Adaptive sport seats plus   3,825 3,025    
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     650    
S Line Package       2,500  
Cold Weather Package       700 700
Convenience Package       350  
iPod integration       0 0
Bluetooth cell phone link       435 435
Xenon HID headlights       800 800
Navigation system       1,950 1,950
Premium Package 0 0 0    
Power sport seats 0        
Infotainment Package 0 0 0    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0 0 0    
Aluminum trim 0 0 0    
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 418 418
Adaptive sport seats plus   0 0    
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     0    
S Line Package       2,326  
Cold Weather Package       650 650
Convenience Package       325  
iPod integration       0 0
Bluetooth cell phone link       405 405
Xenon HID headlights       745 745
Navigation system       1,813 1,813
Options (change) 11,410 12,305 10,400 7,185 4,335
Options (change) 0 0 0 6,682 4,031
Destination 995 995 995 775 775
Total Price $63,805 $76,600 $84,895 $33,890 $40,025

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 2.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,678
Model Year20152015201520082008
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterA3A3
TrimBaseSGTS2.0T3.2 S line
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6200hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7445, 10445, 10140, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/40-19235/35-20225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$63,805$76,600$84,895$33,890$40,025
Adjustments for Features-5,155-6,055-8,6050-2,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,650$70,545$76,290$33,890$37,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,895$17,640$0$3,285

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi A3

Model Year20152015201520082008
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterA3A3
TrimBaseSGTS2.0T3.2 S line
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150 
6-speed automated manual    $1100
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Roll bar$200$200$200  
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Ski sack   $50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear wiper   $175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)  $500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500  
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0  
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0  
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000  
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
CD player$125$125$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50  
iPod integration   $100$100
Media drive$15$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0  
Satellite radio$200$200$200 $200
SD Card slot   $25$25
Surround sound $250$250  
Traffic information$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Chronometer  $100  
Compass   $0$0
Fog lights   $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Performance meter  $150  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Leather door panel trim $250   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Metal pedals$75$75$75  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$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$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,405$8,305$10,855$2,250$5,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,155$6,055$8,605$0$2,850
Value of Feature Adjustments-80-79-1010-2,654

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi A3

Model Year20152008
ModelBoxsterA3
Body2dr Convertible4dr Hatch
Wheelbase97.4 in101.5 in
Length172.2 in168.7 in
Width70.9 in69.5 in
Height50.5 in56.0 in
Curb Weight2,889 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 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
Porsche Boxster

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested137577%
Total Not Requested40023%
Power sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested40031%
Total Not Requested90069%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50No
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
App support0No
Total Requested82565%
Total Not Requested44035%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested87569%
Total Not Requested40031%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested50028%
Total Not Requested130072%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
App support0No
Total Requested82590%
Total Not Requested9010%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster GTS

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested87581%
Total Not Requested20019%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested40024%
Total Not Requested130076%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Performance meter150No
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
App support0No
Total Requested82550%
Total Not Requested84050%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Fog lights125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested240591%
Total Not Requested2509%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested600120%
Total Not Requested-100-20%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

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