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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: $56,970

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $16,350

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142013
ModelBoxsterA4 / S4
TrimBaseS4 3.0T
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,400 $47,600
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,320  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790 1,250
Infotainment Package 3,990  
Premium Package Plus 3,910  
7-speed automated manual 3,200 1,400
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825  
Voice control for nav and audio 520  
Obstacle detection, rear 530  
Carbon fiber trim 1,515 500
Audio controls on steering wheel 615  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 475
Navigation Package   3,050
Proximity key   550
Active rear differential   1,250
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 1,163
Infotainment Package 0  
Premium Package Plus 0  
7-speed automated manual 0 1,302
Adaptive sport seats plus 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 451  
Carbon fiber trim 0 466
Audio controls on steering wheel 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 443
Navigation Package   2,837
Proximity key   511
Active rear differential   1,163
Options (change) 21,925 8,475
Options (change) 451 7,885
Destination 995 895
Total Price $73,320 $56,970

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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
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,623
Model Year20142013
ModelBoxsterA4 / S4
TrimBaseS4 3.0T
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine265hp H6333hp V6
TransmissionS7S7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/40-18
Total Price$73,320$56,970
Adjustments for Features-1,0800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,240$56,970

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20142013
ModelBoxsterA4 / S4
TrimBaseS4 3.0T
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar$200 
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Residual heat$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Power convertible top$4000 
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
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 
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim $250
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$7,980$6,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,080$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-210

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20142013
ModelBoxsterA4 / S4
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase97.4 in110.6 in
Length172.2 in185.1 in
Width70.9 in71.9 in
Height50.5 in56.2 in
Curb Weight2,954 lb.3,935 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 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

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
App support0No
Total Requested91572%
Total Not Requested35028%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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
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
Wind blocker, small100No
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
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested292575%
Total Not Requested95025%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
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
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Active rear differential
FeatureValueRequested?
Active rear differential500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested104071%
Total Not Requested42529%

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