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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: $63,180

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $13,170

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162018
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterA4 / S4
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSS4 3.0T
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,100 $59,100 $63,900 $74,600 $51,400
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,170 2,170 2,170 2,170  
Premium Package Plus 3,620   2,950 1,965  
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825 3,825 3,825 3,025  
Infotainment Package 3,990   3,990 3,990  
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) 710 710 710 710 575
Rearview camera 1,515 655 1,515 1,515  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 365 615 165  
Voice control for nav and audio 520 520 520 520  
Power-folding mirrors 320 320 320 320  
Auto-dimming headlights 520 520 520 520  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 825   825 825  
Carbon fiber trim 1,515 1,515 1,515 1,790 500
Interior ambient lighting   340      
Cooled or ventilated front seats   730   730  
Proximity key   790      
HD radio   1,040      
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       650  
Sport suspension (upgrade)       0  
Warm Weather Package         950
Driver Assistance Package         1,800
Prestige Package         4,400
S Sport Package         2,500
Cargo net         80
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0 0 0 0  
Premium Package Plus 0   0 0  
Adaptive sport seats plus 0 0 0 0  
Infotainment Package 0   0 0  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0 0 0 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 536
Rearview camera 0 0 0 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0  
Power-folding mirrors 0 0 0 0  
Auto-dimming headlights 0 0 0 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0   0 0  
Carbon fiber trim 0 0 0 0 466
Interior ambient lighting   0      
Cooled or ventilated front seats   0   0  
Proximity key   0      
HD radio   0      
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)       0  
Warm Weather Package         884
Driver Assistance Package         1,674
Prestige Package         4,092
S Sport Package         2,326
Cargo net         74
Options (change) 23,255 16,610 22,585 20,215 10,805
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 10,052
Destination 995 995 995 995 975
Total Price $76,350 $76,705 $87,480 $95,810 $63,180

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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: $18,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,522
Model Year20162016201620162018
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterA4 / S4
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSS4 3.0T
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine265hp H6265hp H6315hp H6330hp H6354hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)185, 7185, 7445, 10445, 10755, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20245/40-18
Total Price$76,350$76,705$87,480$95,810$63,180
Adjustments for Features-1000-600-2,650-5,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,250$76,705$86,880$93,160$57,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$455$10,630$16,910$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20162016201620162018
ModelBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterBoxsterA4 / S4
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSS4 3.0T
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300
RWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware    $1100
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving    $100
Power rear side windows    $200
Remote app    $25
Sunshades, second row    $125
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 
Around view cameras    $500
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Blind spot warning system    $200
Collision preparation system, rear    $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Driver drowsiness monitor    $150
Evasive maneuver assist    $200
Following distance indicator    $25
Lane departure warning    $200
Lane keeping assist    $400
Pedestrian detection    $50
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Roll bar$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor    $50
Secondary collision brake assist    $25
Temporary spare tire    $150
Turn assist    $25
Vehicle exit assist    $25
Wide-view front camera    $150
Wide-view rear camera    $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50
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 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0 
Body kit    $0
Laminated front side windows    $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0$0
Power convertible top$4000$4000$4000$4000 
Rear spoiler    $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400 
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity    $0
Android Auto support    $100
App support$0 $0$0 
Apple CarPlay support    $100
CD player$125$125$125$125 
CD player, remote    $100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player    $0
Handwriting recognition    $200
In-vehicle Internet    $150
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0 
SD Card slot    $25
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Traffic + travel information    $25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge    $75
Chronometer   $100 
Compass    $0
Fog lights    $125
Head-up display (HUD)    $350
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable    $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250
LED headlights    $1000
Performance meter   $150 
Predictive efficiency assist    $0
Road sign information    $75
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50
Door sill trim plates $100   
Folding second row seats    $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50
No leather in second row$-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 
Upholstered door armrests (optional)    $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 $500
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$8,615$8,515$9,115$11,165$14,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$600$2,650$5,735
Value of Feature Adjustments-10-7-28-5,340

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Boxster vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20162018
ModelBoxsterA4 / S4
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase97.4 in111.0 in
Length172.2 in186.1 in
Width70.9 in72.5 in
Height50.5 in56.2 in
Curb Weight2,889 lb.3,451 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume9.9 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested222590%
Total Not Requested25010%
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
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 seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 185W, 7 speakers350No
App support0No
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested91572%
Total Not Requested35028%

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

Option Package Details
Porsche Boxster S

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested172587%
Total Not Requested25013%
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
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 seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0No
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested915100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
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 seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested100059%
Total Not Requested70041%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested142597%
Total Not Requested503%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Performance meter150No
App support0No
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested116570%
Total Not Requested50030%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Warm Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested30071%
Total Not Requested12529%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400No
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Total Requested2009%
Total Not Requested197591%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Laminated front side windows200No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested69027%
Total Not Requested185073%
S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Active rear differential500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0Yes
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%

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