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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: $56,050

Audi A4 / S4 A4 3.2 Cabriolet   
Difference: $5,495

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220092009
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimBaseSS Black EditionA4 3.2 CabrioletS4 Cabriolet
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $48,100 $58,600 $65,200 $48,800 $57,125
Convenience Package 2,490 2,490   1,550 2,275
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055 3,055 3,055    
Navigation system 3,430     2,100 1,950
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers 0        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710   475 475
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 125    
Heated front seats 525 525 525 450  
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530 530 350 350
Carbon fiber trim 1,140 1,140     400
Infotainment Package   3,640      
Upgraded leather upholstery       1,000  
iPod integration       0 0
Front sport buckets       500  
Convenience Package 0 0   1,442 2,115
Adaptive Sports Seats 0 0 0    
Navigation system 0     1,953 1,813
Unbranded 185W 7 speakers 0        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0   443 443
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0    
Heated front seats 0 0 0 418  
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451 451 325 325
Carbon fiber trim 0 0     373
Infotainment Package   0      
Upgraded leather upholstery       930  
iPod integration       0 0
Front sport buckets       466  
Options (change) 12,495 12,705 4,235 6,425 5,450
Options (change) 451 451 451 5,977 5,069
Destination 950 950 950 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $61,545 $72,255 $70,385 $56,050 $65,100

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A4 / S4 A4 3.2 Cabriolet
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,062
Model Year20122012201220092009
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimBaseSS Black EditionA4 3.2 CabrioletS4 Cabriolet
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine255hp H6310hp H6320hp H6255hp V6340hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7325, 11325, 11180, 9215, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19235/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$61,545$72,255$70,385$56,050$65,100
Adjustments for Features0-250-50-4,005-2,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,545$72,005$70,335$52,045$62,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,460$8,790$0$10,400

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20122012201220092009
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterA4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimBaseSS Black EditionA4 3.2 CabrioletS4 Cabriolet
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
RWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Wind blocker   $300$300
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests   $500$500
Full-size spare tire   $225$225
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Roll bar$200$200$200  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Ski sack   $50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15  
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0  
iPod integration   $100$100
Media drive$15$15$15  
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0  
SD Card slot   $25$25
Surround sound $250$250  
Traffic information$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125$125
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Carbon fiber trim$200$200  $200
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Metal pedals$75$75$75  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver 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 tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Wood trim   $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$1,945$2,195$1,995$5,950$4,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$50$4,005$2,655
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5-1-3,729-2,476

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See a complete comparison of Porsche Boxster vs. Audi A4 / S4 features.

Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20122009
ModelBoxsterA4 / S4
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase95.1 in104.3 in
Length172.1 in180.0 in
Width70.9 in70.0 in
Height50.9 in54.8 in
Curb Weight2,944 lb.3,859 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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See a complete comparison of Porsche Boxster vs. Audi A4 / S4 specs.

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested140097%
Total Not Requested503%
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%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested140097%
Total Not Requested503%
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%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested82556%
Total Not Requested64044%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S Black Edition

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%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 3.2 Cabriolet

Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested600120%
Total Not Requested-100-20%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested135092%
Total Not Requested1258%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 Cabriolet

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bose, 215W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested85064%
Total Not Requested47536%

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