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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: $63,705

Porsche Boxster   
Difference: $580

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102006
ModelBoxsterA4 / S4
TrimBaseS4 Cabriolet
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $47,600 $54,640
Xenon HID headlights 1,560  
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 450
Wood trim 890  
Floor mats 90  
CD changer, in-dash 650  
Automatic climate control, front 550  
Obstacle detection, rear 530 350
Bluetooth cell phone link 695 500
Navigation system 3,110 1,950
Audio controls on steering wheel 990 150
Heated front seats 510  
Satellite radio 750  
Wind blocker, small 375  
6-speed manual 0  
Premium Package   1,775
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,200
Tire-pressure monitor   250
Bose 215W 9 speakers   1,000
Xenon HID headlights 0  
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 410
Wood trim 757  
Floor mats 0  
CD changer, in-dash 553  
Automatic climate control, front 468  
Obstacle detection, rear 451 319
Bluetooth cell phone link 0 455
Navigation system 0 1,775
Audio controls on steering wheel 842 137
Heated front seats 0  
Satellite radio 0  
Wind blocker, small 319  
6-speed manual 0  
Premium Package   1,615
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,172
Tire-pressure monitor   228
Bose 215W 9 speakers   910
Options (change) 15,155 7,625
Options (change) 6,574 7,021
Destination 950 720
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $63,705 $64,285

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A4 / S4 S4 Cabriolet
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,941
Model Year20102006
ModelBoxsterA4 / S4
TrimBaseS4 Cabriolet
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine255hp H6340hp V8
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG15/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4215, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18
Total Price$63,705$64,285
Adjustments for Features0-3,070
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,705$61,215

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20102006
ModelBoxsterA4 / S4
TrimBaseS4 Cabriolet
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Wind blocker $300
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Roll bar$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
Off-road navigation system$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$1,955$5,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,070
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,832

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20102006
ModelBoxsterA4 / S4
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase95.1 in104.5 in
Length172.1 in180.0 in
Width70.9 in70.0 in
Height50.9 in54.8 in
Curb Weight2,943 lb.4,035 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in53.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in45.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in32.4 in
Cargo Volume9.9 ft38.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

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 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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 Cabriolet

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
1300 Gas-Guzzler Tax0No
4.2L V8
DOHC-5v
340 hp@6800
302 lb-ft@3500
1000Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Bose, 215W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 215W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wind blocker300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested80063%
Total Not Requested47537%

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