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Porsche Boxster vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Boxster vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $61,890

Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 S4   
Difference: $13,215

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162022
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterA4 / S4 / RS4
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSS4
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,100 $59,100 $63,900 $74,600 $51,900
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,170 2,170 2,170 2,170  
Premium Package Plus 3,620   2,950 1,965  
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825 3,825 3,825 3,025  
Infotainment Package 3,990   3,990 3,990  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,320 1,320 1,320 1,320  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790 1,790 1,790    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710 595
Auto-dimming headlights 520 520 520 520  
Rearview camera 1,515 655 1,515 1,515  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 365 615 165  
Voice control for nav and audio 520 520 520 520  
Heated steering wheel 270 270 270 270  
Power-folding mirrors 320 320 320 320  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 825   825 825  
HD radio   1,040      
Interior ambient lighting   340      
Cooled or ventilated front seats   730   730  
Proximity key   790      
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       650  
Sport suspension (upgrade)       0  
Premium Plus Package         3,600
S Sport Package         2,500
Navigation Package         1,500
Warm Weather Package         700
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0 0 0 0  
Premium Package Plus 0   0 0  
Adaptive sport seats plus 0 0 0 0  
Infotainment Package 0   0 0  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0 0 0 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 560
Auto-dimming headlights 0 0 0 0  
Rearview camera 0 0 0 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0  
Heated steering wheel 0 0 0 0  
Power-folding mirrors 0 0 0 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0   0 0  
HD radio   0      
Interior ambient lighting   0      
Cooled or ventilated front seats   0   0  
Proximity key   0      
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)       0  
Premium Plus Package         3,384
S Sport Package         2,351
Navigation Package         1,411
Warm Weather Package         659
Options (change) 22,010 15,365 21,340 18,695 8,895
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 8,365
Destination 995 995 995 995 1,095
Total Price $75,105 $75,460 $86,235 $94,290 $61,890

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 S4
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,805
Model Year20162016201620162022
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterA4 / S4 / RS4
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSS4
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine265hp H6265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6349hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7185, 7445, 10445, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20245/40-18
Total Price$75,105$75,460$86,235$94,290$61,890
Adjustments for Features-1000-600-2,650-4,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,005$75,460$85,635$91,640$57,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$455$10,630$16,635$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Model Year20162016201620162022
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterA4 / S4 / RS4
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSS4
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300
RWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware    $1100
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving    $100
Power rear side windows    $200
Sunshades, second row    $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras    $500
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Blind spot warning system    $200
Collision preparation system, rear    $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Driver drowsiness monitor    $150
Evasive maneuver assist    $200
Following distance indicator    $25
Lane departure warning    $200
Lane keeping assist    $400
Pedestrian detection    $50
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Roll bar$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor    $50
Secondary collision brake assist    $25
Temporary spare tire    $150
Turn assist    $25
Vehicle exit assist    $25
Wide-view front camera    $150
Wide-view rear camera    $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50
Cargo net$40$40$40$40 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0$0
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000$4000 
Rear spoiler    $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400 
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity    $0
Alexa integration    $0
Android Auto support    $100
App support$0 $0$0 
Apple CarPlay support    $100
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
CD player$125$125$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition    $200
In-vehicle Internet    $150
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0 
Surround sound  $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Traffic light information    $50
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50
Wireless charging station    $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge    $75
Chronometer   $100 
Compass    $0
Fog lights    $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250
LED headlights    $1000
Performance meter   $150 
Predictive efficiency assist    $0
Road sign information    $75
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50
Door sill trim plates $100   
Folding second row seats    $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250 
Upholstered door armrests (optional)    $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 $500
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$8,595$8,495$9,095$11,145$13,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$600$2,650$4,755
Value of Feature Adjustments-10-7-28-4,475

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Model Year20162022
ModelBoxsterA4 / S4 / RS4
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase97.4 in111.0 in
Length172.2 in187.5 in
Width70.9 in72.7 in
Height50.5 in56.2 in
Curb Weight2,889 lb.3,683 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in37.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume9.9 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
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 mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested222590%
Total Not Requested25010%
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 seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
App support0No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Total Requested90071%
Total Not Requested36529%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster Black Edition

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 seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
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 mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested172587%
Total Not Requested25013%
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 seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Total Requested90098%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster GTS

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 seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested100059%
Total Not Requested70041%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
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 mirror75Yes
Total Requested142597%
Total Not Requested503%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Performance meter150No
App support0No
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Total Requested90054%
Total Not Requested76546%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 S4

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40HR18 tires400No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Wireless charging station75No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400No
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Total Requested135028%
Total Not Requested347572%
S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Active rear differential500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0Yes
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Traffic light information50No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%
Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested30071%
Total Not Requested12529%

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