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Porsche Boxster vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Boxster vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $51,895

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $36,605

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Model Year20152018
ModelBoxsterA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimSA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $63,300 $38,350
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,170  
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825  
7-speed automated manual 3,200  
Premium Package Plus 2,950  
Infotainment Package 3,990  
Bose 505W 10 speakers 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 575
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,320  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790  
Rearview camera 1,515  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615  
Voice control for nav and audio 520  
Aluminum trim 760  
Auto-dimming headlights 520  
Power-folding mirrors 320  
Prestige Package   8,450
Sport Package   650
AWD   2,700
Metal pedals   195
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0  
Adaptive sport seats plus 0  
7-speed automated manual 0  
Premium Package Plus 0  
Infotainment Package 0  
Bose 505W 10 speakers 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 536
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0  
Rearview camera 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Aluminum trim 0  
Auto-dimming headlights 0  
Power-folding mirrors 0  
Prestige Package   7,860
Sport Package   606
AWD   2,512
Metal pedals   182
Options (change) 24,205 12,570
Options (change) 0 11,696
Destination 995 975
Total Price $88,500 $51,895

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,903
Model Year20152018
ModelBoxsterA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimSA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine315hp H6220hp I4
TransmissionS7S6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)445, 10625, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19225/40-18
Total Price$88,500$51,895
Adjustments for Features0-1,545
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$88,500$50,350

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20152018
ModelBoxsterA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimSA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed automated manual $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Roll bar$200 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Side curtain airbags$350 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Off-road navigation system$0 
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Headlight washers$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
No leather in second row$-300 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$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 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$6,130$7,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,545
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,439

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20152018
ModelBoxsterA3 / S3 / RS3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase97.4 in102.2 in
Length172.2 in175.4 in
Width70.9 in70.2 in
Height50.5 in55.5 in
Curb Weight2,976 lb.3,824 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 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 S

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
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
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 mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested135068%
Total Not Requested62532%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
App support0No
Total Requested915100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
6-speed automated manual0No
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
220 hp@4500
258 lb-ft@1600
1000No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 625W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Total Requested304050%
Total Not Requested310050%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

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