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

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Porsche Boxster vs. Audi A4 / S4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $56,650

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $16,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,749

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $5,456

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelBoxsterA4 / S4
TrimSS4 3.0T
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,700 $47,100
Base Invoice $43,512 $43,804
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055  
Preferred Package 2,190  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 475
Automatic climate control, front 550  
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,360  
Xenon HID headlights 1,090  
Wood trim 890 500
Navigation system 3,110  
Obstacle detection, rear 530  
5-speed shiftable automatic 2,805  
Prestige Package   6,300
7-speed automated manual   1,400
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597  
Preferred Package 1,862  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 587 443
Automatic climate control, front 468  
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,156  
Xenon HID headlights 927  
Wood trim 757 466
Navigation system 2,644  
Obstacle detection, rear 451  
5-speed shiftable automatic 2,384  
Prestige Package   5,859
7-speed automated manual   1,302
Options (change) 16,270 8,675
Options (change) 13,833 8,070
Destination 860 875
Total Price $72,830 $56,650
Total Invoice $58,205 $52,749

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,629
Model Year20082011
ModelBoxsterA4 / S4
TrimSS4 3.0T
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine295hp H6333hp V6
TransmissionT5S7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)325, 11505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$72,830$56,650
Adjustments for Features0-1,260
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,830$55,390
Total Invoice$58,205$52,749
Adjustments for Features0-1,173
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,205$51,576

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20082011
ModelBoxsterA4 / S4
TrimSS4 3.0T
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Power convertible top$4000 
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Headlight washers$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
No leather in second row$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,030$7,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,260
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,173

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20082011
ModelBoxsterA4 / S4
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.1 in110.6 in
Length170.4 in185.2 in
Width70.9 in71.9 in
Height51.0 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,053 lb.3,637 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume9.9 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Floor mats75Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested92573%
Total Not Requested35027%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested145051%
Total Not Requested139049%

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