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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: $60,750

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $12,500

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162010
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterA4 / S4
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSS4 3.0T
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,100 $59,100 $63,900 $74,600 $45,900
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  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,170 2,170 2,170 2,170  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,320 1,320 1,320 1,320  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790 1,790 1,790    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710 475
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 365 615 165  
Wood trim 1,515   1,515   500
Rearview camera 1,515 655 1,515 1,515  
Voice control for nav and audio 520 520 520 520  
Satellite radio   670      
Interior ambient lighting   340      
Proximity key   790      
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       650  
Sport suspension (upgrade)       0  
Driver Assist Package         900
Prestige Package         6,100
Audi Drive Select Package         3,950
Adaptive cruise control         2,100
Premium Package Plus 0   0 0  
Infotainment Package 0   0 0  
Adaptive sport seats plus 0 0 0 0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0 0 0 0  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0 0 0 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 443
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0  
Wood trim 0   0   466
Rearview camera 0 0 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0  
Satellite radio   0      
Interior ambient lighting   0      
Proximity key   0      
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)       0  
Driver Assist Package         837
Prestige Package         5,674
Audi Drive Select Package         3,673
Adaptive cruise control         1,954
Options (change) 21,590 13,155 20,920 16,030 14,025
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 13,047
Destination 995 995 995 995 825
Total Price $74,685 $73,250 $85,815 $91,625 $60,750

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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 GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $55,593
Model Year20162016201620162010
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterA4 / S4
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSS4 3.0T
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine265hp H6265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6333hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7185, 7445, 10445, 10505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20255/35-19
Total Price$74,685$73,250$85,815$91,625$60,750
Adjustments for Features-755-105-1,255-2,7050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,930$73,145$84,560$88,920$60,750
Cost Above Minimum$785$0$11,415$15,775$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20162016201620162010
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterA4 / S4
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSS4 3.0T
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850 
Power rear side windows    $200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system    $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Roll bar$200$200$200$200 
Temporary spare tire    $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300$300 
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 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0 
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000$4000 
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400 
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 $0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player    $0
HD radio$50 $50$50 
iPod integration    $100
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0 
SD Card slot    $25
Surround sound  $250$250$250
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer   $100 
Compass    $0
Fog lights    $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Performance meter   $150 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$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  
Folding second row seats    $300
Leather door panel trim  $250 $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300 
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 
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0$0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000 
Wood trim$300 $300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering    $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 $500
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$8,980$8,330$9,480$10,930$8,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$755$105$1,255$2,705$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-10-1-15-290

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20162010
ModelBoxsterA4 / S4
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase97.4 in110.6 in
Length172.2 in185.2 in
Width70.9 in71.9 in
Height50.5 in56.2 in
Curb Weight2,889 lb.3,591 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

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
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 headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested192578%
Total Not Requested55022%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
App support0No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
Total Requested86568%
Total Not Requested40032%
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 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 seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%

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 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 seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
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 headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested142572%
Total Not Requested55028%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
Total Requested86595%
Total Not Requested505%
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 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 seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%

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 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 seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested100059%
Total Not Requested70041%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
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 Requested142597%
Total Not Requested503%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Performance meter150No
App support0No
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
Total Requested111567%
Total Not Requested55033%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested174070%
Total Not Requested75030%
Audi Drive Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active rear differential500No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active steering1000No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70032%
Total Not Requested150068%

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