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Porsche Boxster vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Boxster vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $69,630

Porsche Boxster Black Edition   
Difference: $15,145

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162008
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterA4 / S4 / RS4
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSRS4 Cabriolet
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $52,100 $59,100 $63,900 $74,600 $81,900
Premium Package Plus 3,620   2,950 1,965  
Infotainment Package 3,990   3,990 3,990  
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825 3,825 3,825 3,025  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 365 615 165  
Power-folding mirrors 320 320 320 320  
Obstacle detection, rear 530   530 530  
Carbon fiber trim 1,515 1,515 1,515 1,790  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790 1,790 1,790    
Interior ambient lighting   340      
Satellite radio   670      
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       650  
Sport suspension (upgrade)       0  
iPod integration         0
Premium Package Plus 0   0 0  
Infotainment Package 0   0 0  
Adaptive sport seats plus 0 0 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0  
Power-folding mirrors 0 0 0 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 0   0 0  
Carbon fiber trim 0 0 0 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 0 0    
Interior ambient lighting   0      
Satellite radio   0      
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)       0  
iPod integration         0
Options (change) 16,915 9,535 16,245 13,145 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 995 995 995 995 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $70,010 $69,630 $81,140 $88,740 $84,775

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Lowest Adjusted Price: Porsche Boxster
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Boxster GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $75,696
Model Year20162016201620162008
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterA4 / S4 / RS4
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSRS4 Cabriolet
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine265hp H6265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6420hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7185, 7445, 10445, 10215, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20255/35-19
Total Price$70,010$69,630$81,140$88,740$84,775
Adjustments for Features-4500-950-2,700-2,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,560$69,630$80,190$86,040$82,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$70$10,630$16,480$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Model Year20162016201620162008
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterA4 / S4 / RS4
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSRS4 Cabriolet
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows    $200
Proximity key$250 $250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Wind blocker    $300
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests    $500
Full-size spare tire    $225
Obstacle detection, front $150   
Roll bar$200$200$200$200 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Ski sack    $50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)    $50
Climate Control 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0$0 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside moldings    $75
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0 
Rear spoiler    $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400 
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 $0$0 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
CD player$125$125$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
HD radio$50 $50$50 
iPod integration    $100
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0 
Surround sound  $250$250 
Traffic information$25$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer   $100 
Compass    $0
Fog lights    $125
Performance meter   $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300  
Heated second row seats    $200
Leather door panel trim  $250 $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300 
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$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200 
Hydraulically cross-linked dampers    $500
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Total Value of Features$3,945$3,495$4,445$6,195$6,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$450$0$950$2,700$2,555
Value of Feature Adjustments-60-12-30-2,382

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi A4 / S4 / RS4

Model Year20162008
ModelBoxsterA4 / S4 / RS4
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase97.4 in104.3 in
Length172.2 in180.0 in
Width70.9 in70.0 in
Height50.5 in54.8 in
Curb Weight2,889 lb.3,859 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in53.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 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

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested187576%
Total Not Requested60024%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
App support0No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Total Requested82565%
Total Not Requested44035%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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 seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested85047%
Total Not Requested95053%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster Black Edition

Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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 seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested85047%
Total Not Requested95053%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested137570%
Total Not Requested60030%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Total Requested82590%
Total Not Requested9010%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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 seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested85047%
Total Not Requested95053%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster GTS

Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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 seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested75044%
Total Not Requested95056%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested117580%
Total Not Requested30020%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Performance meter150No
App support0No
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Total Requested82550%
Total Not Requested84050%

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