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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: $35,870

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $29,105

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016201620102010
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterA3A3
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSSpyder2.0T2.0 TDI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $52,100 $59,100 $63,900 $74,600 $82,100 $27,270 $29,950
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 760 760 760 895 0    
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 365 615 165      
Sport suspension (upgrade) 1,235 1,235 1,235 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710 710 475 475
Sport seats plus   800          
Satellite radio   670          
Interior ambient lighting   340     340    
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0        
Adaptive sport seats plus       3,025      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       650 650    
Automatic climate control, front         760    
PCM         2,965    
Auto-dimming mirrors         690    
Heated front seats         530    
Premium Plus Package           2,000 2,000
Titanium Sport Package           2,000 2,000
Convenience Package           1,000 1,000
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 0 0    
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0      
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0 0 0 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 0 443 443
Sport seats plus   0          
Satellite radio   0          
Interior ambient lighting   0     0    
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0        
Adaptive sport seats plus       0      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       0 0    
Automatic climate control, front         0    
PCM         0    
Auto-dimming mirrors         0    
Heated front seats         0    
Premium Plus Package           1,860 1,860
Titanium Sport Package           1,860 1,860
Convenience Package           930 930
Cold Weather Package           466 466
Navigation system           1,860 1,860
iPod integration           -186 -186
Options (change) 13,250 4,880 12,580 11,400 6,645 7,775 7,775
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 7,233 7,233
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 -1,300
Total Price $66,345 $64,975 $77,475 $86,995 $89,740 $35,870 $37,250

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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: $24,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,524
Model Year2016201620162016201620102010
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterA3A3
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSSpyder2.0T2.0 TDI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine265hp H6265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6375hp H6200hp I4140hp I4 D
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6M6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7185, 7445, 10445, 10185, 7195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20235/35-20225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$66,345$64,975$77,475$86,995$89,740$35,870$37,250
Adjustments for Features-5,605-4,105-6,105-8,755-3,7800-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,740$60,870$71,370$78,240$85,960$35,870$36,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$130$10,630$17,500$25,220$0$430

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi A3

Model Year2016201620162016201620102010
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterA3A3
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSSpyder2.0T2.0 TDI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150$150 
6-speed automated manual      $1100
RWD$0$0$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$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 $350$350   
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100  
Wind blocker, small$100$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$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front $150     
Obstacle detection, rear $250     
Roll bar$200$200$200$200$200  
Temporary spare tire     $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100  
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$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500$500  
Limited-slip rear differential    $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150   
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500$500  
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0$0$0  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0$0  
Bodyside moldings     $75$75
Convertible top    $3000  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0$0  
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000$4000   
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400$400  
Infotainment 
App support$0 $0$0   
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125 $125$125
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25  
CD player$125$125$125$125$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0  
HD radio$50 $50$50   
iPod integration     $100$100
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15  
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 $200$200
SD Card slot     $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250   
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75  
Chronometer   $100$100  
Compass     $0$0
Fog lights     $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50   
Performance meter   $150   
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
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300    
Folding second row seats     $300$300
Leather door panel trim  $250    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50  $50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50  $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200$200   
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75$75  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-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$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, driver seat$100 $100$100 $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100$100   
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250$250  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0$0$0$0
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150  
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$8,530$7,030$9,030$11,680$6,705$2,925$3,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,605$4,105$6,105$8,755$3,780$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-84-63-78-100-420-883

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi A3

Model Year20162010
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?
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
App support0No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
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?
App support0No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
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
Power tilt adjuster, 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
Total Requested40024%
Total Not Requested130076%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Performance meter150No
App support0No
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
Total Requested82550%
Total Not Requested84050%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster Spyder

PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested62594%
Total Not Requested406%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested155593%
Total Not Requested1257%
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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested37550%
Total Not Requested37550%
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%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested155593%
Total Not Requested1257%
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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested37550%
Total Not Requested37550%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%

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