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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: $37,020

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $26,795

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620092009
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterA3A3
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTS2.0T3.2
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $52,100 $59,100 $63,900 $74,600 $26,920 $35,875
Premium Package 1,780   1,170 965    
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825   3,825 3,025    
CD changer, in-dash 570 670 570 570    
Aluminum trim 760 760 760 895    
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 365 615 165    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790 1,790 1,790   1,150 1,150
Satellite radio 670 670 670 670    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710 475 475
Sport seats plus   800        
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       650    
Sport suspension (upgrade)       0    
S Line Package         2,000  
Cold Weather Package         500 500
Sport Package         1,400 1,400
Convenience Package         1,800  
Navigation system         1,950 1,950
Premium Package 0   0 0    
Adaptive sport seats plus 0   0 0    
CD changer, in-dash 0 0 0 0    
Aluminum trim 0 0 0 0    
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 0 0   1,069 1,069
Satellite radio 0 0 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 441 441
Sport seats plus   0        
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       0    
Sport suspension (upgrade)       0    
S Line Package         1,860  
Cold Weather Package         466 466
Sport Package         1,303 1,303
Convenience Package         1,675  
Navigation system         1,813 1,813
Options (change) 10,720 5,765 10,110 7,650 9,275 5,475
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 8,627 5,092
Destination 995 995 995 995 825 825
Total Price $63,815 $65,860 $75,005 $83,245 $37,020 $42,175

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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: $22,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,575
Model Year201620162016201620092009
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterA3A3
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTS2.0T3.2
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine265hp H6265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6200hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4185, 7185, 7185, 7195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$63,815$65,860$75,005$83,245$37,020$42,175
Adjustments for Features-4,790-4,155-5,040-6,9400-2,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,025$61,705$69,965$76,305$37,020$39,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,680$10,940$17,280$0$2,505

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi A3

Model Year201620162016201620092009
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterA3A3
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTS2.0T3.2
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150 
6-speed automated manual     $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0 
AWD     $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows    $200$200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 $350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100  
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front $150    
Obstacle detection, rear $250    
Roll bar$200$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$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500  
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0$0  
Regenerative braking$0$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$4000  
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325  
CD changer, remote    $200$200
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0    
Media drive $15    
Navigation system $600  $600$600
Off-road navigation system $0    
SD Card slot    $25$25
Traffic information $25    
USB port $25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Chronometer   $100  
Compass    $0$0
Fog lights    $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$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$100  
Folding second row seats    $300$300
Leather door panel trim  $250   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200$200  
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 $150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 $100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 $100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 $100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 $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, driver seat$100 $100$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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 $500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,640$8,005$8,890$10,790$3,850$6,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,790$4,155$5,040$6,940$0$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments-75-63-67-830-2,468

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi A3

Model Year20162009
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?
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested137577%
Total Not Requested40023%
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 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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested50028%
Total Not Requested130072%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked headlights150No
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
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested50028%
Total Not Requested130072%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster GTS

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
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
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested40024%
Total Not Requested130076%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80097%
Total Not Requested253%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Fog lights125No
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested100580%
Total Not Requested25020%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Compass0No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80097%
Total Not Requested253%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

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