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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: $36,195

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $29,980

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520112011
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterA3A3
TrimBaseSGTS2.0T2.0 TDI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $51,400 $63,300 $73,500 $27,270 $30,250
Premium Package Plus 3,620 2,950 1,965    
Power sport seats 2,320 2,320      
Infotainment Package 3,990 3,990 3,990    
Aluminum trim 760 760 895    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 1,235 1,235 0    
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530 530    
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 165    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 475 475
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0      
Adaptive sport seats plus     3,025    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     650    
Titanium Sport Package       2,000 2,000
Premium Plus Package       2,000 2,000
Convenience Package       1,275 1,275
Cold Weather Package       500 500
Navigation system       2,000 2,000
iPod integration       -200 -200
Premium Package Plus 0 0 0    
Power sport seats 0 0      
Infotainment Package 0 0 0    
Aluminum trim 0 0 0    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0 0 0    
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451 451    
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 443 443
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0      
Adaptive sport seats plus     0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     0    
Titanium Sport Package       1,860 1,860
Premium Plus Package       1,860 1,860
Convenience Package       1,186 1,186
Cold Weather Package       466 466
Navigation system       1,860 1,860
iPod integration       -186 -186
Options (change) 13,780 13,110 11,930 8,050 8,050
Options (change) 451 451 451 7,489 7,489
Destination 995 995 995 875 875
Total Price $66,175 $77,405 $86,425 $36,195 $39,175

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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: $24,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,427
Model Year20152015201520112011
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterA3A3
TrimBaseSGTS2.0T2.0 TDI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6200hp I4140hp I4 D
TransmissionM6M6M6M6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7445, 10445, 10195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/40-19235/35-20225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$66,175$77,405$86,425$36,195$39,175
Adjustments for Features-5,705-6,205-8,8550-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,470$71,200$77,570$36,195$38,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,730$17,100$0$1,930

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi A3

Model Year20152015201520112011
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterA3A3
TrimBaseSGTS2.0T2.0 TDI
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$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Proximity key$250$250$250  
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
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  
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  
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0  
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
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300   
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  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $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$0$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
Total Value of Features$7,605$8,105$10,755$1,900$2,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,705$6,205$8,855$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-125-116-1480-978

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi A3

Model Year20152011
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 Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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 Requested152562%
Total Not Requested95038%
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 Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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 Requested102552%
Total Not Requested95048%
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
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 Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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 Requested102569%
Total Not Requested45031%
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%
Titanium Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested155598%
Total Not Requested252%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
Titanium Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested155598%
Total Not Requested252%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%

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