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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: $59,200

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $21,310

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelBoxsterA4 / S4
TrimSS4 3.0T
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $58,600 $49,200
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055  
Infotainment Package 3,640  
Sport Chrono Package 960  
Convenience Package 2,490  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 575
Audio controls on steering wheel 615  
Heated front seats 525  
Carbon fiber trim 1,140 500
Adaptive dampers - electrical 2,090 1,000
Obstacle detection, rear 530  
Voice control for nav and audio 595  
Limited-slip rear differential 950  
7-speed automated manual 3,660  
Prestige Package   5,900
6-speed manual   0
Active rear differential   1,100
Adaptive Sports Seats 0  
Infotainment Package 0  
Sport Chrono Package 0  
Convenience Package 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 536
Audio controls on steering wheel 0  
Heated front seats 0  
Carbon fiber trim 0 466
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 930
Obstacle detection, rear 451  
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Limited-slip rear differential 0  
7-speed automated manual 0  
Prestige Package   5,488
6-speed manual   0
Active rear differential   1,024
Options (change) 20,960 9,075
Options (change) 451 8,444
Destination 950 925
Total Price $80,510 $59,200

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $53,733
Model Year20122016
ModelBoxsterA4 / S4
TrimSS4 3.0T
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine310hp H6333hp V6
TransmissionS7M6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)325, 11505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$80,510$59,200
Adjustments for Features-5300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,980$59,200

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20122016
ModelBoxsterA4 / S4
TrimSS4 3.0T
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
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 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Power convertible top$4000 
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
Off-road navigation system$0 
SD Card slot $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Headlight washers$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
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$6,830$6,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$530$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-90

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20122016
ModelBoxsterA4 / S4
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.1 in110.6 in
Length172.1 in185.1 in
Width70.9 in71.9 in
Height50.9 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,042 lb.3,847 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 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 height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested111576%
Total Not Requested35024%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wind blocker, small100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested130090%
Total Not Requested15010%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested141549%
Total Not Requested145051%

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